TITLE 31.NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION

Part 2. TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT

Chapter 51. EXECUTIVE

Subchapter B. PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE IN CONTESTED CASES

31 TAC §51.60

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission adopts new 31 TAC §51.60, concerning Authority to Contract for Public Works, without changes to the proposed text as published in the October 15, 1999, issue of the Texas Register (24 TexReg 8916).

The new section is necessary to implement the provisions of Senate Bill 874, Acts of the 76th Texas Legislature, 1999, which requires the commission to adopt policies and procedures consistent with applicable state procurement practices for soliciting and awarding contracts.

The new section will function by codifying the intent of the legislature within the Texas Administrative Code.

The department received no comments concerning adoption of the proposed new section.

The new section is adopted under Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 11, Subchapter B, which requires the commission to adopt policies and procedures consistent with applicable state procurement practices for soliciting and awarding the contracts.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on January 11, 2000.

TRD-200000150

Gene McCarty

Chief of Staff

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Effective date: January 31, 2000

Proposal publication date: October 15, 1999

For further information, please call: (512) 389-4775