Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 481.652. Establishment;  Purposes

(1) leverage the expertise and capacity of institutions of higher education, industry, and nonprofit stakeholders to advise and provide input to the office regarding a comprehensive strategic plan to ensure ongoing semiconductor innovation;

(2) sustain the leadership of this state in advanced semiconductor research, design, and manufacturing;

(3) provide recommendations to the executive committee on research and funding opportunities related to semiconductor research, design, commercialization, and manufacturing;

(4) identify and advise the executive committee on opportunities for workforce training and development related to the research, design, and manufacturing of semiconductors;  and

(5) establish a forum for public and private stakeholders across the semiconductor manufacturing industry in this state to focus on education, research and development, and commercial production.