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Development Agency Needs Link to Top, Panel Says

AUSTIN-The state's Sunset Commission says Texas' business development department needs a direct link to the governor's office to be effective. After putting the department on probation two years ago, the commission recommends another 12 years for the agency.

By Tim Green | Updated on November 19, 2002

AUSTIN-The state’s Sunset Commission has recommended the Texas Economic Development department be continued for another 12 years and restructured to have closer ties to the governor. The commission suggests the governor appoint the executive director of economic development, who would answer directly to the governor.

Currently, the governor appoints the department’s nine-member board and selects the executive director. Without a stronger connection to the governor, the department’s ability to market and coordinate state economic development efforts is limited, the commission’s report says.

Two years ago, the Sunset Commission called the economic development department ineffective and recommended it be put on two-year probation. The department’s capital fund and rural program were transferred to other agencies and the Smart Jobs program was discontinued.

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