(a) The technology program is established to promote the State's economic growth and diversification by increasing the number and quality of scientists and engineers in Texas, enlarging the technology base available to business and industry, creating new products and services, and attracting new industries to Texas.(b) The technology program is designed to provide support for technology research conducted in eligible public or independent institutions in Texas in the research areas specified by Texas Education Code, § 142.0035.19 Tex. Admin. Code § 14.31
The provisions of this §14.31 adopted to be effective March 2, 2003, 28 TexReg 1858; amended to be effective November 24, 2013, 38 TexReg 8443