1. (a) This section applies only to a contract entered into by the Texas Department of Transportation for the construction or maintenance of a highway or a related facility.

2. (b) A vendor or subcontractor may not suspend performance under Section 2251.051 or 2251.052 before the 20th day after the date:

   1. (1) the vendor gives written notice under Section 2251.051(a); or
   2. (2) the subcontractor gives written notice under Section 2251.052(b).

3. (c) A notice required under this subchapter and relating to a contract described by Subsection (a) must be sent by certified mail to:

   1. (1) the executive director of the Texas Department of Transportation;
   2. (2) the director of construction of the Texas Department of Transportation; or
   3. (3) the person designated in the contract as the person to whom notices must be sent.

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 286, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.