Tex. Gov't Code § 2254.1032 · Subchapter C. CONTINGENT FEE CONTRACT FOR LEGAL SERVICES
POLITICAL SUBDIVISION: SELECTION OF PROVIDER.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) A political subdivision may select an attorney or law firm to award a contingent fee contract only in accordance with Section 2254.003(a) and this section.
(b) In procuring legal services under a contingent fee contract, a political subdivision shall:
(1) select a well-qualified attorney or law firm on the basis of demonstrated competence, qualifications, and experience in the requested services; and
(2) attempt to negotiate a contract with that attorney or law firm for a fair and reasonable price.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 857 (H.B. 2826), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2019.
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.2254.htm
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Government Code
- Tex. Gov't Code § 2254.102APPLICABILITY.Printed as Sections 2254.1032, 2254.1034, 2254.1036, and 2254.1037
- Tex. Gov't Code § 2254.1034POLITICAL SUBDIVISION: INDEMNIFICATION.Printed as Section 2254.1032
- Tex. Gov't Code § 2254.1036POLITICAL SUBDIVISION: CONTRACT NOTICE; APPROVAL BY GOVERNING BODY.Printed as Section 2254.1032
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