GGC(LEGAL) - RELATIONS WITH GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES AND AUTHORITIES: STATE GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITIES

Conference Center in or Near A State Park

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission may enter into a joint agreement with the governing board of an institution of higher education, including a college district, to finance and build a conference center and other appropriate related facilities to be located in or near a state park. A facility built under this section must be operated cooperatively to provide benefits to the department and the institution of higher education in accomplishing the purposes of the department and the institution. The commission and an institution of higher education may use any funds, property, or other assets available to finance and build a facility under this section. Parks and Wildlife Code 13.0046

Notice to LBB Regarding Contracts Exceeding $50,000

"Contract" includes a contract or grant or agreement, including an interagency grant or agreement or an interlocal grant agreement, purchase order, or other written expression of terms of agreement or an amendment, modification, renewal, or extension of such for the purchase or sale of goods or services that was entered into or paid for, either in whole or in part, by a state agency or institution of higher education, including a college district. A contract does not include a contract that has been reported to the Legislative Budget Board (LBB) under Government Code Section 2054.008, 2166.2551, 2254.006, or 2254.0301 or a contract with a value of less than or equal to $50,000.

Before October 1 of each fiscal year, a state agency or institution of higher education shall report to the LBB in the manner prescribed by the LBB all contracts to which the agency or institution was a party during the prior fiscal year.

General Appropriations Act, 84th Leg., R.S., H.B. 1, IX-38

Weatherford College

GGC(LEGAL)-LJC

UPDATE 32

DATE ISSUED: 4/26/2017