(a) A political subdivision seeking a grant under § 16.023 must file an application with the board.
(b) An application must be filed in the manner and form required by board rules.
(c) In reviewing an application by a political subdivision for a grant, the board shall consider:
(1) the degree to which the political subdivision has used other available resources to finance the development, use, and dissemination of digital, geospatial information;
(2) the willingness and ability of the political subdivision to develop, use, and disseminate digital, geospatial information; and
(3) the benefits that will be gained by making the grant.
(d) The board may approve a grant to a political subdivision only if the board finds that:
(1) the grant will supplement rather than replace money of the political subdivision;
(2) the public interest is served by providing the grant; and
(3) the grant will further the state’s ability to gather, develop, use, and disseminate digital, geospatial information.