Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 490E.004. Functions and Duties

(1) assess the economic impact on the state of federal, state, or local regulations relating to endangered species;

(2) assist landowners and other persons in this state to identify, evaluate, and implement cost-efficient strategies for mitigation of impacts to and recovery of endangered species that will promote economic growth and development in this state;  and

(3) facilitate state and local governmental efforts to effectively implement endangered species regulations in a cost-efficient manner.

(1) fee simple acquisition of land;

(2) conservation easements;

(3) use of land owned by local governments or this state;

(4) recovery crediting;  and

(5) all relevant federal programs.