Sec. 2167.003. FIRST CONSIDERATION TO HISTORIC STRUCTURE. (a) In leasing space for the use of a state agency, the commission or the private brokerage or real estate firm assisting the commission shall give first consideration to a building that is designated as a historic structure under Section 442.001 or to a building that has been designated a landmark by a local governing authority, if:
(1) the building meets requirements and specifications; and
(2) the cost is not substantially higher than the cost for other available buildings that meet requirements and specifications.
(b) When it considers leasing space for a state agency, the commission or the private brokerage or real estate firm assisting the commission shall notify each individual and organization that is:
(1) on a list furnished to the commission by the Texas Historical Commission under Section 442.005; and
(2) in the county in which the commission is considering leasing space.
(c) Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 309, Sec. 4.07(1).
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 17.08(b), eff. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1422, Sec. 10.02, eff. Sept. 1, 2001; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 309, Sec. 4.07(1), eff. June 18, 2003.
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