Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 493.036. Long-Term Facilities Plan

(1) must consider the various regional needs of the state, including any ancillary or community benefits associated with department facilities;  and

(2) may contract with a third party as needed.

(1) the plan to the board for approval;  and

(2) the approved plan to the governor, the lieutenant governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and each standing legislative committee with jurisdiction over appropriations or the department.