Sec. 2167.002. PREREQUISITES FOR LEASING SPACE. (a) The commission may lease space for a state agency in accordance with this chapter and the agency's specifications if:
(1) state-owned space is not otherwise available to the agency; and
(2) the agency has verified it has money available to pay for the lease.
(b) In making a determination under this section that state-owned space is not available to a state agency, the commission must consider all reasonably available state-owned space in this state, regardless of whether utilizing state-owned space would require the agency to move all or part of the agency's operations to a different geographic location in this state.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 224 (H.B. 265), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services
Chapter 2167 - Lease of Space for State Agencies
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 2167.001. Applicability
Section 2167.002. Prerequisites for Leasing Space
Section 2167.0021. Best Value Standard for Lease of Space
Section 2167.003. First Consideration to Historic Structure
Section 2167.004. Leasing Space for Health and Human Services Agencies
Section 2167.005. Delegation of Authority to State Agencies
Section 2167.0051. Classroom and Instructional Space
Section 2167.006. Elimination of Barriers to Persons With Disabilities in Leased Buildings