This is a clone of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) for educational purposes. It is not the official version and should not be used for legal purposes. Site created Wed, 21 May 2025 21:16:35 GMT

TITLE 1 - ADMINISTRATION
PART 8 - TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
CHAPTER 174 - INDIGENT DEFENSE POLICIES AND STANDARDS
SUBCHAPTER B - CONTRACT DEFENDER PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
SECTION/RULE §174.14 - Awarding the Contract
Chapter Review Date 03/24/2020

In accordance with Article 26.04(h), Code of Criminal Procedure, the contracting authority may approve the recommended contractor(s) and enter into a contract for services. The contracting authority shall enter into a contract only if it complies with these standards and all applicable law governing professional services contracts entered into by counties. A contract shall not be awarded solely on the basis of cost.

Source Note: The provisions of this §174.14 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 10094.

View Official Rule