(a) The state energy conservation office may audit a state-owned building used by a state agency to assist the agency in reducing energy and water consumption and costs through improved energy and water efficiency.
(b) Based on any audit performed under Subsection (a), the state energy conservation office may recommend changes to improve energy and water efficiency.

Terms Used In Texas Government Code 447.007

  • 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

(c) Each state agency or institution of higher education shall review and audit utility billings and contracts to detect billing errors. Any contract with a private person to conduct the review or audit must comply with all applicable provisions of Subchapter A, Chapter 2254, regarding professional services contracts. The contract may not be awarded on a contingent fee basis unless the governor determines that the contract is necessary, reasonable, and prudent.

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