tx-July172026-20: 31 TAC §§51.203, 51.208, 51.211, 51.216, 51.218, 51.221, 51.222, 51.225 — Executive

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Summary

The repeals are proposed under the authority of Government Code, §2260.052(c), which requires each unit of state government with rulemaking authority to develop rules to govern the negotiation and mediation of contract claims against the state, and Parks and Wildlife Code, §11.0171, which requires the commission to adopt by rule policies and procedures for soliciting and awarding contracts. The proposed repeals affect Government Code, Chapter 2260 and Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 11. §51.203. Sovereign Immunity. §51.208. Timetable. §51.211. Settlement Agreement. §51.216. Agreement to Mediate. §51.218. Confidentiality of Mediation and Final Settlement Agreement. §51.221. Initial Settlement Agreement. §51.222. Final Settlement Agreement. §51.225. Alternative Dispute Resolution. The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the proposal and found it to be within the state agency's legal authority to adopt. Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 6, 2026. TRD-202602726 James Murphy General Counsel Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Earliest possible date of adoption: August 16, 2026 For further information, please call: (512) 389-4775 SUBCHAPTER L. VENDOR...

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