Sec. 2251.053. HIGHWAY-RELATED CONTRACTS. (a) This section applies only to a contract entered into by the Texas Department of Transportation for the construction or maintenance of a highway or a related facility.
(b) A vendor or subcontractor may not suspend performance under Section 2251.051 or 2251.052 before the 20th day after the date:
(1) the vendor gives written notice under Section 2251.051(a); or
(2) the subcontractor gives written notice under Section 2251.052(b).
(c) A notice required under this subchapter and relating to a contract described by Subsection (a) must be sent by certified mail to:
(1) the executive director of the Texas Department of Transportation;
(2) the director of construction of the Texas Department of Transportation; or
(3) the person designated in the contract as the person to whom notices must be sent.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 286, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle F - State and Local Contracts and Fund Management
Chapter 2251 - Payment for Goods and Services
Subchapter D. Remedy for Nonpayment
Section 2251.051. Vendor Remedy for Nonpayment of Contract
Section 2251.052. Subcontractor Remedy for Vendor's Nonpayment of Contract