The board may, pursuant to §901.151(c) of the Act (relating to General Powers and Duties of Board) and §472.107 of the Texas Government Code, employ independent contractors, including attorneys, investigators and consultants, to perform services prescribed by the board. The basis for compensation of independent contractors shall be stated in the contract of employment. The board will re-procure professional services contracts no later than every four years and provide documented justification for entering into a multiyear contract or to extend a contract beyond one year for professional services. The board may contract with outside legal counsel for legal services with approval from the Office of Attorney General for a specific period or assignment.

Source Note:The provisions of this §507.3 adopted to be effective December 24, 1979, 4 TexReg 4508; amended to be effective August 3, 2017, 42 TexReg 3784; amended to be effective August 7, 2019, 44 TexReg 4049; amended to be effective July 30, 2025, 50 TexReg 4932.