(a) The executive committee may apply for and distribute private, state, and federal funds to implement prevention policies set by the executive committee.
(b) The executive committee shall establish criteria for application and review of funding requests and accountability standards for recipients. The executive committee may adjust its criteria as necessary to meet requirements for federal funding.
(c) The executive committee may not submit a legislative appropriation request for general revenue funds for purposes of this subchapter.
(d) In addition to funding under Subsection (a), the office may accept and solicit gifts, donations, and grants of money from public and private sources, including the federal government, local governments, and private entities, to assist in financing the duties and functions of the office. The commission shall support office fund-raising efforts authorized by this subsection. Funds raised under this subsection may only be spent in furtherance of a duty or function of the office or in accordance with rules applicable to the office.
Official text of the Texas Human Resources Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.