Tex. Gov't Code Section 2166.156
Preparation of Preliminary and Working Plans and Specifications

(a)

The preliminary plans and outline specifications and the working plans and specifications for a project shall be prepared by:

(1)

a private design professional selected and retained by the commission in accordance with Subchapter E; or

(2)

unless the commission is required to retain a design professional under Subsection (b), the commission’s professional staff.

(b)

The commission shall retain a private design professional for:

(1)

a new construction project estimated to cost more than $100,000; or

(2)

a new construction project for which the using agency requests a private design professional.

(c)

The commission shall ensure that plans and specifications:

(1)

are clear and complete;

(2)

permit execution of the project with appropriate economy and efficiency; and

(3)

conform with the requirements described by the previously prepared project analysis.

(d)

The commission must approve plans and specifications before the using agency may accept or use them.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.

Source: Section 2166.156 — Preparation of Preliminary and Working Plans and Specifications, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.­2166.­htm#2166.­156 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

2166.001
Definitions 2166.002
Applicability of Chapter 2166.003
Exceptions 2166.004
Additional Exceptions 2166.005
Commission Participation in Other Building Projects 2166.006
Legal Representation of Commission 2166.007
Venue 2166.051
Administering Agency 2166.052
Acquisition and Disposition of Property 2166.053
Contract Authority 2166.054
Title to and Control of Buildings 2166.055
Eminent Domain 2166.056
Grant of Easement, Franchise, License, or Right-of-way 2166.057
Coordination of Multiagency Projects 2166.058
Assistance by Other Agencies 2166.059
Assignment of Commission Employee to Other Agency 2166.060
Site Selection and Construction in Texas Municipalities 2166.061
General Commission Oversight During Construction 2166.062
Rulemaking Authority 2166.063
Federal Requirements 2166.101
Compilation of Construction and Maintenance Information 2166.102
Long-range Plan for State Agency Space Needs 2166.103
Findings on Space Needs 2166.105
Capitol Complex Master Plan 2166.106
Review of Proposed Capitol Complex Master Plan by Partnership Advisory Commission 2166.107
Comprehensive Planning and Development Process 2166.108
Comprehensive Capital Improvement and Deferred Maintenance Plan 2166.151
Using Agency’s General Project Description 2166.152
Preparation of Project Analysis 2166.153
Contents of Project Analysis 2166.154
Use of Project Analysis or Cost Estimate in Appropriations Process 2166.155
Estimate of Project Costs in Lieu of Project Analysis 2166.156
Preparation of Preliminary and Working Plans and Specifications 2166.157
Accounting for Project Analysis Expenses 2166.202
Selection of Private Design Professional 2166.203
Interview Notification to Private Design Professional 2166.204
Using Agency Recommendations 2166.205
Compensation of Private Design Professional 2166.206
Information Furnished by State 2166.251
Legislative Authorizations and Appropriations 2166.252
Modifying Project to Conform to Appropriations 2166.253
Lowest and Best Bid Method 2166.254
Review of Certain Bids by Historical Commission 2166.255
Amount of Contract 2166.256
Acquisition of Items Not Furnished Under Construction Contract 2166.257
Contract Payment Administration 2166.258
Common Surety or Insurer 2166.259
Small Contractor Participation Assistance Program 2166.260
Approval of Certain Expenditures Required 2166.301
Exceptions 2166.302
Adoption of Conditions 2166.303
Uniform Trench Safety Conditions 2166.304
Pre-bid Conference 2166.305
Review of Uniform General Conditions 2166.351
Definitions 2166.352
Categories of Inspection 2166.353
Detailed Inspection 2166.354
General Inspection 2166.355
Professional Inspection 2166.356
Final Inspection 2166.401
Evaluation of Energy Alternatives 2166.402
Energy or Water Conservation Standards for Entities Otherwise Excluded from Chapter 2166.403
Alternative Energy and Energy-efficient Architectural and Engineering Design in New Building Construction 2166.404
Xeriscape on New Construction 2166.405
Xeriscape Phase-in 2166.406
Energy Savings Performance Contracts 2166.408
Evaluation of Architectural and Engineering Design Alternatives 2166.451
Acquisition of Historic Structures 2166.452
Acquisition of Existing Building as Alternative to New Construction 2166.453
Acquisition of Real Property as Alternative to Leasing Space 2166.454
Purchasing or Obtaining More Favorable Lease with Option to Purchase Agreements with Regard to Certain Leased Space 2166.501
Monuments and Memorials 2166.502
Contracts with Texas Historical Commission 2166.503
Acquisition of Archaeological, Paleontological, and Historic Sites 2166.551
Child Care Facility in State Building 2166.552
Fine Arts Projects 2166.553
Acquisition and Construction of Buildings for Health and Human Services Agencies 2166.554
Lease of Federal Property for Department of Public Safety 2166.1065
Review of Capitol Complex Master Plan by State Preservation Board and General Land Office 2166.2525
Determination of Contracting Method 2166.2551
Contract Notification 2166.4541
Entering into More Favorable Lease with Option to Purchase Agreements 2166.4542
Purchasing Certain Leased Space 2166.5011
Removal, Relocation, or Alteration of a Monument or Memorial
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

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