Sec. 11.0171. AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT

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(a) Subject to Section 12.0251, for the purpose of carrying out the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the department, the executive director, or the executive director's designee, may negotiate, contract, or enter an agreement:
(1) with:
(A) the United States or any of its agencies;
(B) another state or a political subdivision of another state or of this state; or
(C) a nonprofit organization for research and field work; or
(2) for professional services relating to a project of the department, including project management, design, bid, and construction administration, consistent with Subchapter A, Chapter 2254, Government Code.
(b) The commission by rule shall adopt policies and procedures consistent with applicable state procurement practices for soliciting and awarding the contracts under this section.

Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 618, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

                    
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