Transportation Code § 224.064

Sec. 224.064. TERMS AND CONDITIONS. (a) The commission shall determine the terms of a contract under this subchapter. (b) The contract may not extend for a period of more than six years after the date of execution. (c) The contract must provide that: (1) the highway to be acquired is free of debts, liens, or other encumbrances at the time of acquisition; (2) the highway to be constructed meets minimum design criteria prescribed by the commission; (3) construction contracts are awarded through competitive bidding to the low bidder; (4) priority of construction is assigned to particular highway segments; (5) particular highway segments are opened to the public on completion of construction under right of entry even if consideration has not been paid by the commission; and (6) the highway right-of-way is fully landscaped before acquisition by the commission. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.