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Government Code - CHAPTER 2303 Page 3 of 28 law; (2) a unit of local government in obtaining status as a federal enterprise zone; (3) the governing body of an enterprise zone in obtaining assistance from another state agency, including training and technical assistance to qualified businesses in a zone; and (4) the governing body of an enterprise zone in developing small business incubators. (b) The department shall provide to persons desiring to locate and engage in business in an enterprise zone information and appropriate assistance relating to the required legal authorization, including a state license, permit, certificate, approval, registration, or charter, to engage in business in this state. (c) The department shall publicize existing tax incentives and economic development programs in enterprise zones. (d) On request the department shall offer to a unit of local government having an enterprise zone within its jurisdiction technical assistance relating to tax abatement and the development of alternative revenue sources. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993 . § 2303.054. Coordination With Other Governmental Entities (a) In cooperation with the appropriate units of local government and other state agencies, the department shall coordinate and streamline state business assistance programs and permit or license application procedures for businesses in enterprise zones. (b) The department shall: (1) work with the responsible state and federal agencies to coordinate enterprise zone programs with other programs carried out in an enterprise zone, including housing, community and economic development, small business, banking, financial assistance, transportation, and employment training programs; (2) work to expedite, to the greatest extent possible, the consideration of applications for those programs by consolidating forms or by other means; and (3) work, when possible, for the consolidation of periodic reports required under those programs into one summary report. (c) The department shall encourage other state agencies in awarding grants, loans, or services to give priority to businesses in enterprise zones. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. SUBCHAPTER C. DESIGNATION OF ENTERPRISE ZONE § 2303.101. Criteria for Enterprise Zone Designation ://www.capitol.state.tx.us/statutes/go/go230300.html 1/12/2002