Texas Government Code 2251.054 – Notices
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(a) This section applies only to a notice or other written communication required by this subchapter.
(b) A notice or other written communication to a governmental entity must be delivered to:
(1) the person designated in the contract as the person to whom a notice or other written communication must be sent; or
(2) if the contract does not designate a person to whom a notice or other written communication must be sent, the executive director or chief administrative officer of the governmental entity.
Terms Used In Texas Government Code 2251.054
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) Any notice or other written communication may be personally delivered to a person described by Subsection (b) or the person’s agent, regardless of any other manner of delivery prescribed by law.
(d) If a notice or other written communication is sent by certified mail, the notice is effective on the date the notice or other written communication is deposited in the United States mail.
(e) If a notice or other written communication is sent by electronic means, the notice or other written communication is effective on the date the person designated or entitled to receive the notice or other written communication receives the notice or other written communication.
(f) If a notice or other written communication is received by the person designated or entitled to receive the notice or other written communication, the method of delivery of the notice or other written communication is immaterial.