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Texas Local Government Code - LOC GOV'T § 271.908. Local Government Contracts with Private Entities for Civil Works Projects and Improvements to Real Property

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) In this section, “civil works project” and “local governmental entity” have the meanings assigned by Section 271.181.

(b) A local governmental entity may contract with a private entity to act as the local governmental entity's agent in the design, development, financing, maintenance, operation, or construction, including oversight and inspection, of:

(1) a civil works project; or

(2) an improvement to real property.

(c) A local governmental entity contracting under this section shall:

(1) select the private entity based on the private entity's qualifications and experience; and

(2) enter into a project development agreement with the private entity.

(d) The selected private entity shall comply with:

(1) Chapters 1001 and 1051, Occupations Code;

(2) all laws relating to procurement of professional services under Chapter 2254, Government Code; and

(3) all laws relating to procurement under this chapter that apply to the local governmental entity that selected the private entity.

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