Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 102.002. Purposes

(1) create and expedite innovation in the area of cancer research and in enhancing the potential for a medical or scientific breakthrough in the prevention of cancer and cures for cancer;

(2) attract, create, or expand research capabilities of public or private institutions of higher education and other public or private entities that will promote a substantial increase in cancer research and in the creation of high-quality new jobs in this state;  and

(3) develop and implement the Texas Cancer Plan.