Sec. 2254.022.  INTERPRETATION OF SUBCHAPTER.  (a)  This subchapter shall be interpreted to ensure:
(1)  the greatest and fairest competition in the selection by state agencies of consultants;  and
(2)  the giving of notice to all potential consultants of the need for and opportunity to provide consulting services.
(b)  This subchapter does not:
(1)  discourage state agencies from using consultants if the agencies reasonably foresee that the use of consultants will produce a more efficient and less costly operation or project;
(2)  prohibit the making of a sole-source contract for consulting services if a proposal is not received from a competent, knowledgeable, and qualified consultant at a reasonable fee, after compliance with this subchapter;  or
(3)  require or prohibit the use of competitive bidding procedures to purchase consulting services.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1035, Sec. 4, eff. June 19, 1997.