Section 2269.351 - Definitions In this subchapter:
(1) "Civil works project" means: (A) roads, streets, bridges, utilities, water supply projects, water plants, wastewater plants, water distribution and wastewater conveyance facilities, desalination projects, wharves, docks, airport runways and taxiways, storm drainage and flood control projects, or transit projects;(B) types of projects or facilities related to those described by Paragraph (A) and associated with civil engineering construction; and(C) buildings or structures that are incidental to projects or facilities that are described by Paragraphs (A) and (B) and that are primarily civil engineering construction projects.(2) "Design-build firm" means a partnership, corporation, or other legal entity or team that includes an engineer and a construction contractor qualified to engage in civil works construction in Texas.(3) "Design criteria package" means a set of documents that: (A) provides sufficient information to convey the intent, goals, criteria, and objectives of the civil works project; and(B) permits a design-build firm to:(i) assess the scope of work and the risk involved; and(ii) submit a proposal on the project.Tex. Gov't. Code § 2269.351
Amended by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 161,Sec. 22.001, eff. 9/1/2013.Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129, Sec. 2.08, eff. 9/1/2011.