Definitions

Sec. 223.241. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter: (1) "Design-build contractor" means a partnership, corporation, or other legal entity or team that includes an engineering firm and a construction contractor qualified to engage in the construction of highway projects in this state. (2) "Design-build method" means a project delivery method by which an entity contracts with a single entity to provide both design and construction services for the construction, rehabilitation, alteration, or repair of a facility. (3) "Highway project" means: (A) a single highway facility between two defined points in a corridor; or (B) two or more contiguous highway facilities. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1345 (S.B. 1420), Sec. 34, eff. September 1, 2011. Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 314 (H.B. 20), Sec. 6, eff. June 3, 2015.