Sec. 2253.002. EXEMPTION. This chapter does not apply to a public work contract entered into by a state agency relating to an action taken under Subchapter F or I, Chapter 361, Health and Safety Code, or Subchapter I, Chapter 26, Water Code. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 793, Sec. 18, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. SUBCHAPTER B. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS; LIABILITY