Texas Administrative Code
Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION
Part 10 - DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES
Chapter 212 - PURCHASES OF COMMODITY ITEMS
Subchapter C - EXEMPTIONS
Section 212.21 - Expedited Requests
Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025
(a) In the event a state agency experiences an unforeseeable circumstance that requires immediate attention but is not considered an Emergency Procurement as defined in 34 Texas Administrative Code § 20.25(21) or future section that supersedes or amends the referenced section, the state agency may submit an expedited exemption request. The department shall issue a written approval or denial of an exemption request within a maximum of three business days of receipt of the expedited exemption request.
(b) The expedited exemption request must include a statement from the head of the requesting state agency or their designee describing the circumstances and justification for expedited review by the department.