(a) The Texas advanced nuclear development fund is created as a dedicated account in the general revenue fund. The fund consists of:
(1) subject to Section 483.101(d), gifts, grants, or donations to the fund; and
(2) money from any other source designated by the legislature.
(b) The office may use money in the fund:
(1) to provide reimbursement-based grants to eligible businesses, nonprofit organizations, and governmental entities, including institutions of higher education, through the programs established in this subchapter; and
(2) to pay for reasonable and necessary costs for staff support necessary to facilitate the work of the office.