Tex. Gov't Code Section 2254.102
Applicability

(a)

This subchapter applies only to a contingent fee contract for legal services entered into by a state governmental entity or political subdivision.

(b)

The legislature by this subchapter is providing, in accordance with Sections 44 and 53, Article III, Texas Constitution, for the manner in which and the situations under which a state governmental entity or political subdivision may compensate a public contractor under a contingent fee contract for legal services.

(c)

This subchapter does not apply to a contract:

(1)

with a state agency to collect an obligation under Section 2107.003 (Collection by Attorney General or Outside Agent)(b), (c), or (c-1);

(2)

for legal services entered into by an institution of higher education under Section 153.006 (Support of Centers), Education Code; or

(3)

for legal services provided to a school district under Subchapter M (Purpose), Chapter 403 (Comptroller of Public Accounts).

(d)

This subchapter does not apply to a contract for legal services entered into by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas if the services are paid for from money that is not appropriated from the general revenue fund, including funds of a trust administered by the retirement system.

(e)

This subchapter does not apply to a contract for legal services entered into by a political subdivision for the collection of an obligation, as defined by Section 2107.001 (Definitions), that is delinquent or for services under Section 1201.027 (Authority of Issuer to Contract for Services), except that Sections 2254.1032 (Political Subdivision: Selection of Provider), 2254.1034 (Political Subdivision: Indemnification), 2254.1036 (Political Subdivision: Contract Notice; Approval by Governing Body), and 2254.1037 (Political Subdivision: Contract as Public Information) do apply to the contract. For purposes of this subsection, an obligation does not include a fine or penalty that results from an action by a political subdivision under Chapter 7 (Enforcement), Water Code.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1499, Sec. 3.03, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1266, Sec. 1.13, eff. June 20, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1359 (S.B. 1691), Sec. 31, eff. September 1, 2005.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1386 (S.B. 1615), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 857 (H.B. 2826), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 20 (H.B. 1428), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.

Source: Section 2254.102 — Applicability, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.­2254.­htm#2254.­102 (accessed Apr. 20, 2024).

2254.001
Short Title 2254.002
Definitions 2254.003
Selection of Provider 2254.004
Contract for Professional Services of Architect, Engineer, or Surveyor 2254.005
Void Contract 2254.006
Contract Notification 2254.007
Declaratory or Injunctive Relief 2254.008
Contract for Professional Services of Physicians, Optometrists, and Registered Nurses 2254.021
Definitions 2254.022
Interpretation of Subchapter 2254.023
Applicability of Subchapter 2254.024
Exemptions 2254.025
Emergency Waiver 2254.026
Contract with Consultant 2254.027
Selection of Consultant 2254.028
Notice of Intent: Major Consulting Services Contract 2254.029
Publication in State Business Daily Before Entering into Major Consulting Services Contract 2254.030
Required Disclosure and Itemization of Certain Expenditures Relating to Lobbying Activities After Entering into a Consulting Services Contract 2254.0031
Indemnification 2254.031
Renewal 2254.032
Conflicts of Interest 2254.033
Restriction on Former Employees of a State Agency 2254.034
Contract Void 2254.035
Dividing Contracts 2254.036
Archives 2254.037
Reports 2254.038
Mixed Contracts 2254.039
Comptroller’s Rules 2254.040
Procurement by Comptroller 2254.041
Distribution of Consultant Reports 2254.101
Definitions 2254.102
Applicability 2254.103
State Governmental Entity: Contract Approval 2254.104
Time and Expense Records Required 2254.105
Certain General Contract Requirements 2254.106
Contract Requirements: Computation of Contingent Fee 2254.107
Mixed Hourly and Contingent Fee Contracts 2254.108
Fee Payment and Expense Reimbursement 2254.109
Effect on Other Law 2254.110
Void Contract 2254.151
Definition 2254.152
Applicability 2254.153
Contracts for Legal Services Authorized 2254.154
Attorney General 2254.0301
Contract Notification 2254.1032
Political Subdivision: Selection of Provider 2254.1034
Political Subdivision: Indemnification 2254.1036
Political Subdivision: Contract Notice 2254.1037
Political Subdivision: Contract as Public Information 2254.1038
Political Subdivision: Attorney General Review of Contract
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Accessed:
Apr. 20, 2024

§ 2254.102’s source at texas​.gov