Tex. Gov't Code § 2254.008 · Subchapter A. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OF PHYSICIANS, OPTOMETRISTS, AND REGISTERED NURSES.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) Notwithstanding Section 2254.003, if a governmental entity is procuring services provided in connection with the professional employment or practice of a professional described by Section 2254.002(2)(B)(v), (vi), or (ix) and the number of contracts to be awarded under this section is not otherwise limited, the governmental entity may make the selection and award on the basis of:
(1) the provider's agreement to payment of a set fee, as a range or lump-sum amount; and
(2) the provider's affirmation and the governmental entity's verification that the provider has the necessary occupational licenses and experience.
(b) Notwithstanding Sections 2155.083 and 2261.051, a contract awarded under this section is not subject to competitive advertising and proposal evaluation requirements.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 799), Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2021.
Source of truth
- Edition
- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
- Official file
- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.2254.htm
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Provisions in this library that the text above cites, as it prints each citation. A range cited as “ss. 61.13-61.16” links its first and last provisions.
Government Code
- Tex. Gov't Code § 2155.083ELECTRONIC STATE BUSINESS DAILY; NOTICE REGARDING PROCUREMENTS EXCEEDING $25,000.Printed as Sections 2155.083 and 2261.051
- Tex. Gov't Code § 2254.002DEFINITIONS.Printed as Section 2254.002(2)(B)(v)
- Tex. Gov't Code § 2254.003SELECTION OF PROVIDER; FEES.Printed as Section 2254.003
- Tex. Gov't Code § 2261.051COMPETITIVE CONTRACTOR SELECTION PROCEDURES.Printed as Sections 2155.083 and 2261.051
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