{"data":{"id":"us-tx/tex.-education-code-88.604","jurisdiction":"us-tx","citation":"Tex. Education Code § 88.604","heading":"PROGRAM.","body":"The program of the center shall be authorized to include:\n(1) the development and testing of new marine and maritime technologies and supporting their implementation;\n(2) aiding transportation planners to better prepare for future inland and coastal waterway transportation needs;\n(3) studying complex policy issues and assisting the state in defining roles of marine and intermodal transportation for sustainable development;\n(4) conducting research and studies that foster productivity and competitiveness in the maritime/marine industry;\n(5) fostering public awareness of the importance of ports and waterways to the economy of Texas;\n(6) transferring knowledge and technology to industry, state and local governments, and the public;\n(7) establishing programs and partnerships with public or private entities to develop and implement new policies, technology, strategies, relationships, and sources of funding;\n(8) studying environmental conflicts, complements, and risks associated with water transportation; and\n(9) other services consistent with the purpose of the program.\nAdded by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 292, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.","path":["EDUCATION CODE","TITLE 3. HIGHER EDUCATION","SUBTITLE D. THE TEXAS A \u0026 M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM","CHAPTER 88. AGENCIES AND SERVICES OF THE TEXAS A \u0026 M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM","SUBCHAPTER H. CENTER FOR PORTS AND WATERWAYS"],"source_url":"https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ED/htm/ED.88.htm#88.604","current_through":"89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T01:47:05Z","sha256":"888946ec1390fad974b19d69a6b51aab363f0422890d539ea1c0a8023ce2ab7c","source_id":"us-tx","stale":false,"prev":"us-tx/tex.-education-code-88.603","next":"us-tx/tex.-education-code-88.605"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}