(a) In an emergency, the director or the director’s designee may award a loan or grant without holding a public hearing under rules adopted by the commission.
(b) Before awarding a contract under this section, the director or the director’s designee must certify in writing the fact and nature of the emergency that requires the award of the contract.

Terms Used In Texas Transportation Code 21.1115

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011

(c) Not later than the fifth working day after the date a contract is awarded under this section, the director shall notify in writing each member of the commission of the details of the emergency and the award.
(d) In this section, “emergency” means a situation or condition at a general aviation airport that requires immediate attention because of an existing unsafe condition that should be of sufficient concern to require a notice to airmen under FAA Order 7930.2E.