Business Supports Elimination of Emerging Technology Fund

Governor Abbott proposed elimination of the Emerging Technology Fund. Fund proceeds would be used to create the new University Research Initiative. Governor Abbott Press Release

Business support includes:

• Texas Association of Business Bill Hammond “praises” the plan.
• John Sharp, Texas A&M Chancellor, “applauds” the move to support university research
• Bill Sproull, CEO of the Metroplex Economic Development Partnership in Dallas-Fort Worth, supports the Governor’s plan

Bill Filed by David Simpson to eliminate Emerging Technology Fund: HB 1037

Austin Business Journal