{"data":{"id":"us-tx/tex.-government-code-2254.1032","jurisdiction":"us-tx","citation":"Tex. Government Code § 2254.1032","heading":"POLITICAL SUBDIVISION: SELECTION OF PROVIDER.","body":"(a) A political subdivision may select an attorney or law firm to award a contingent fee contract only in accordance with Section 2254.003(a) and this section.\n(b) In procuring legal services under a contingent fee contract, a political subdivision shall:\n(1) select a well-qualified attorney or law firm on the basis of demonstrated competence, qualifications, and experience in the requested services; and\n(2) attempt to negotiate a contract with that attorney or law firm for a fair and reasonable price.\nAdded by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 857 (H.B. 2826), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2019.","path":["GOVERNMENT CODE","TITLE 10. GENERAL GOVERNMENT","SUBTITLE F. STATE AND LOCAL CONTRACTS AND FUND MANAGEMENT","CHAPTER 2254. PROFESSIONAL AND CONSULTING SERVICES","SUBCHAPTER C. CONTINGENT FEE CONTRACT FOR LEGAL SERVICES"],"source_url":"https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.2254.htm#2254.1032","current_through":"89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T01:47:16Z","sha256":"cb9c18d9d92be061f15d943081cceb39586af6d32f29df0f737602db23fee47c","source_id":"us-tx","stale":false,"prev":"us-tx/tex.-government-code-2254.103","next":"us-tx/tex.-government-code-2254.1034"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}