This bill introduces a new section, 15.106F, which establishes a prohibition on participation in economic development programs for certain applicants. Specifically, if any employee of an applicant receives public assistance on the date of the application, the authority is mandated to reject the application and deny participation in the program.

The bill aims to ensure that entities applying for economic development programs are not associated with employees who are currently receiving public assistance, thereby potentially influencing the eligibility criteria for such programs. This change reflects a shift in policy regarding the relationship between public assistance and economic development program participation.