- (a) The program is funded by appropriations and by gifts, grants, and donations made for that purpose. The total funds appropriated to the program may be at least equal to 10 percent of the average amount of the federally sponsored research funds allocated to all institutions of higher education annually during the preceding three years.
- (b) From funds appropriated for the program, the comptroller of public accounts shall issue warrants to each eligible institution in the amount certified by the coordinating board to the comptroller.
- (c) The funds appropriated for the program may be expended to support the particular projects for which an award is made and may not be expended for the general support of ongoing research at an eligible institution or for the construction or remodeling of a facility.
- (d) Research projects shall be reviewed and funded each biennium.
- (e) Supplies, materials, services, and equipment purchased with these funds shall not be subject to State Purchasing and General Services Commission authority.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 823, Sec. 3.08, eff. June 20, 1987.