Sec. 224.064.  TERMS AND CONDITIONS.  (a)  The commission shall determine the terms of a contract under this subchapter.
(b)  The contract may not extend for a period of more than six years after the date of execution.
(c)  The contract must provide that:
(1)  the highway to be acquired is free of debts, liens, or other encumbrances at the time of acquisition;
(2)  the highway to be constructed meets minimum design criteria prescribed by the commission;
(3)  construction contracts are awarded through competitive bidding to the low bidder;
(4)  priority of construction is assigned to particular highway segments;
(5)  particular highway segments are opened to the public on completion of construction under right of entry even if consideration has not been paid by the commission;  and
(6)  the highway right-of-way is fully landscaped before acquisition by the commission.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.