Tex. Government Code § 481.211: POWERS AND DUTIES.

The office shall:

(1) compile and update demographic and economic information on the state;

(2) develop and update information products for local communities on community economic development issues and practices that encourage regional cooperation; and

(3) compile and disseminate information on economic and industrial development trends and issues, including NAFTA, emerging industries, and patterns of international trade and investment.

Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1041, Sec. 44, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 814, Sec. 1.49, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.