Texas Administrative Code
Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION
Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 391 - PURCHASE OF GOODS AND SERVICES BY THE TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Subchapter G - NEGOTIATION AND MEDIATION OF CERTAIN CONTRACT CLAIMS AGAINST HHSC
Division 1 - GENERAL
Section 391.705 - Definitions
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
The following words and terms have the following meanings when used in this subchapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) Chief administrative officer--The Executive Commissioner of HHSC, or their designee.
(2) Claim--A demand for damages by the contractor based upon HHSC's alleged breach of the contract.
(3) Contract--As defined by Texas Government Code § RSA 2260.001(1).
(4) Contractor--As defined by Texas Government Code § RSA 2260.001(2).
(5) Counterclaim--A demand by HHSC based upon the contractor's claim.
(6) Day--A calendar day. If an act is required to occur on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, then the next working day that is not one of these days is counted as the required day for the purpose of this act.
(7) Goods--Supplies, materials or equipment.
(8) HHSC--The Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
(9) Parties--HHSC and the contractor that have entered into a contract in connection with which a claim of breach of contract has been filed under this subchapter.
(10) Project--As defined in Texas Government Code § RSA 2166.001, a building construction project that is financed wholly or partly by a specific appropriation, bond issue, or federal money, including the construction of:
(11) Public Information Act--Texas law governing the release of public information by a unit of state government, as codified in Texas Government Code, Chapter 552.
(12) State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH)--A state agency that resolves disputes between Texas agencies, other governmental entities, and private citizens either through an administrative hearing or mediation.
