Texas Parks and Wildlife Code

§ 11.0171 — AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT

PW § 11.0171Title 2. PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT · Ch. 11. PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT · Art. B. ORGANIZATION OF DEPARTMENT

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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. (a-1) If the value of a contract under Subsection (a)(2) for constructing, altering, or repairing a public building or carrying out or completing any public work exceeds $150,000, the department, the executive director, or the executive director's designee shall require the contractor to execute a performance bond and a payment bond to the department before beginning work.

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Legislative history

Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 296 (H.B. 2777), Sec. 1, eff. June 2, 2023. Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 27 (S.B. 1066), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025. Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 347 (H.B. 3088), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.