| (a) This section establishes a process to provide fast
and simple access to grants for small businesses, either through a
separate small business grant program or through special consideration
to small businesses when implementing another program established
under this division, in accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code, §386.116,
as amended.
(b) The grant process for a small business may include:
(1) a simplified grant application and other forms;
(2) pre-approval or pre-authorization of certain types
of grant purchases and expenses;
(3) a simplified expense reimbursement process, which
may include procedures for the grant recipient to assign grant payments
directly to the vendor; and
(4) promotional activities and instructional materials
targeted at small businesses to encourage them to participate in the
program and to inform them of how to access the grants.
(c) The commission's Texas
Emissions Reduction Plan: Guidelines for Emissions Reduction Incentive
Grants Program (RG-388) shall include details to implement
methods identified in subsection (b) of this section.
(d) Other methods for providing fast and simple access
to grants for small businesses may be developed through guidelines.
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