Texas Statutes
Subchapter H. Design-Build Procedures for Certain Civil Works Projects
Section 2269.351. Definitions

Sec. 2269.351. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:
(1) "Civil works project" means:
(A) roads, streets, bridges, utilities, water supply projects, water plants, wastewater plants, water distribution and wastewater conveyance facilities, desalination projects, wharves, docks, airport runways and taxiways, storm drainage and flood control projects, or transit projects;
(B) types of projects or facilities related to those described by Paragraph (A) and associated with civil engineering construction; and
(C) buildings or structures that are incidental to projects or facilities that are described by Paragraphs (A) and (B) and that are primarily civil engineering construction projects.
(2) "Design-build firm" means a partnership, corporation, or other legal entity or team that includes an engineer and a construction contractor qualified to engage in civil works construction in Texas.
(3) "Design criteria package" means a set of documents that:
(A) provides sufficient information to convey the intent, goals, criteria, and objectives of the civil works project; and
(B) permits a design-build firm to:
(i) assess the scope of work and the risk involved; and
(ii) submit a proposal on the project.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 628), Sec. 2.08, eff. September 1, 2011.
Redesignated from Government Code, Chapter 2267 by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093), Sec. 22.001(23), eff. September 1, 2013.