The purpose of this subchapter is to encourage historically underutilized businesses (HUBs) to bid for contract and open market purchases of the department and to maximize contracting opportunities for HUBs.

Source Note: The provisions of this §1.71 adopted to be effective January 31, 1994, 19 TexReg 345; amended to be effective June 29, 2008, 33 TexReg 4866; amended to be effective January 29, 2023, 48 TexReg 347