Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 2305.011. Administration by Comptroller's Office and Energy Office

(a) The energy office shall oversee and monitor the administration of programs prescribed by this chapter.

(b) The governor and the energy office may establish direct grant programs and competitive grant programs in addition to the programs provided by this chapter.

(c) The energy office shall establish programs and criteria and evaluate a proposal in accordance with applicable federal guidelines.

(d) The energy office shall send to the appropriate federal entity all information required under applicable federal guidelines.

(e) Criteria established under this section may apply generally to all programs or specifically to one or more programs.

(f) The comptroller may establish procedures and adopt rules as necessary to administer the programs prescribed by this chapter.