Sec. 551.007. BUILDING AND IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. (a) The executive commissioner, in coordination with the appropriate department, shall design, construct, equip, furnish, and maintain buildings and improvements authorized by law at department facilities.
(b) The executive commissioner may employ architects and engineers to prepare plans and specifications and to supervise construction of buildings and improvements. The executive commissioner shall employ professional, technical, and clerical personnel to carry out the design and construction functions prescribed by this section, subject to the General Appropriations Act and other applicable law.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1337, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Mental Health and Intellectual Disability
Chapter 551 - General Provisions
Subchapter A. General Powers and Duties Relating to State Facilities
Section 551.002. Prohibition of Interest
Section 551.003. Deposit of Patient or Client Funds
Section 551.005. Disbursement of Patient or Client Funds
Section 551.006. Facility Standards
Section 551.007. Building and Improvement Program
Section 551.008. Regional Laundry Centers
Section 551.009. Hill Country Local Mental Health Authority Crisis Stabilization Unit