Section 391.205 - Preferences(a) Except as provided by Subsection (c), in awarding grants under this chapter the commission shall give preference to projects that: (1) involve the transport, use, recovery for use, or prevention of the loss of natural resources originating or produced in this state;(2) contain an energy efficiency component;(3) include the use of solar, wind, or other renewable energy sources;(4) recover waste heat from the combustion of natural resources and use the heat to generate electricity; or(5) reduce flaring emissions and other site emissions.(b) Projects that include more than one of the criteria described by Subsection (a) shall be given a greater preference in the award of grants under this chapter.(c) The commission may give preference under Subsection (a) only if the cost-effectiveness and emission performance of the project are comparable to those of a project not claiming a preference described by that subsection.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 391.205
Amended by Acts 2021, Texas Acts of the 87th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1043,Sec. 8, eff. 9/1/2021.Amended by Acts 2021, Texas Acts of the 87th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 695,Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/2021, applicable only to a Texas emissions reduction plan grant awarded on or after the effective date of this Act.Amended by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 755,Sec. 8, eff. 8/30/2017, op. on the date that the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan Advisory Board is abolished.Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1125, Sec. 9, eff. 9/1/2009.