Sec. 2254.022. INTERPRETATION OF SUBCHAPTER. (a) This subchapter shall be interpreted to ensure:
(1) the greatest and fairest competition in the selection by state agencies of consultants; and
(2) the giving of notice to all potential consultants of the need for and opportunity to provide consulting services.
(b) This subchapter does not:
(1) discourage state agencies from using consultants if the agencies reasonably foresee that the use of consultants will produce a more efficient and less costly operation or project;
(2) prohibit the making of a sole-source contract for consulting services if a proposal is not received from a competent, knowledgeable, and qualified consultant at a reasonable fee, after compliance with this subchapter; or
(3) require or prohibit the use of competitive bidding procedures to purchase consulting services.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1035, Sec. 4, eff. June 19, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle F - State and Local Contracts and Fund Management
Chapter 2254 - Professional and Consulting Services
Subchapter B. Consulting Services
Section 2254.022. Interpretation of Subchapter
Section 2254.023. Applicability of Subchapter
Section 2254.025. Emergency Waiver
Section 2254.026. Contract With Consultant
Section 2254.027. Selection of Consultant
Section 2254.028. Notice of Intent: Major Consulting Services Contract
Section 2254.0301. Contract Notification
Section 2254.031. Renewal; Amendment; Extension
Section 2254.032. Conflicts of Interest
Section 2254.033. Restriction on Former Employees of a State Agency
Section 2254.034. Contract Void
Section 2254.035. Dividing Contracts
Section 2254.038. Mixed Contracts
Section 2254.039. Comptroller's Rules