Sec. 2170.004. CONTRACTS WITH ENTITIES OTHER THAN STATE AGENCIES. The department may contract for use of the consolidated telecommunications system with:
(1) each house of the legislature;
(2) a legislative agency;
(3) an agency that is not a state agency as defined by Section 2151.002;
(4) a political subdivision, including a county, municipality, or district;
(5) a private institution of higher education accredited by a recognized accrediting agency, as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code, that:
(A) engages in distance learning, as defined by Section 57.021, Utilities Code; and
(B) receives federal funds for distance learning initiatives; and
(6) an assistance organization, as defined by Section 2175.001.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1422, Sec. 4.18, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 393 (H.B. 1705), Sec. 2.05, eff. September 1, 2009.
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