(a) In the event a state agency experiences an unforeseeable circumstance that requires immediate attention but is not considered an Emergency Procurement as defined in 34 Texas Administrative Code §20.25(21) or future section that supersedes or amends the referenced section, the state agency may submit an expedited request for signature.
(b) The expedited request for signature must include a statement from the head of the requesting state agency or their designee describing the circumstances and justification for expedited signature by the department.

Source Note: The provisions of this §212.43 adopted to be effective November 23, 2015, 40 TexReg 8195; amended to be effective February 10, 2022, 47 TexReg 490