(a) In this section, “deputy” means a deputy classified as a full service deputy by a board rule adopted under § 520.0071.
(b) Notwithstanding § 262.023, Local Government Code, a county tax assessor-collector who awards a contract to a deputy for the performance of registration and titling services must comply with standard state contracting practices as if the county tax assessor-collector were a state agency, including requirements related to:
(1) purchase methods and competitive bidding under Sections 2155.062 and 2155.063, Government Code;
(2) determining the best value for the county under Sections 2155.074, 2155.075, and 2155.0755, Government Code;
(3) contracting standards and oversight under Chapter 2261, Government Code; and
(4) contract management under Chapter 2262, Government Code.

Terms Used In Texas Transportation Code 520.0075

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) A contract described by Subsection (b) must:
(1) specify an expiration date and renewal or extension terms for the contract; and
(2) include performance criteria and measures necessary to evaluate the performance of the deputy under the contract.
(d) A county tax assessor-collector shall monitor and evaluate the performance of a deputy awarded a contract described by this section and use that information in determining whether to renew or extend the contract or award a new contract.