SECTION 212.21. Expedited Requests

(a) In the event a state agency experiences an unforeseeable circumstance that requires immediate attention but is not considered an Emergency Procurement as defined in 34 Texas Administrative Code §20.25(21) or future section that supersedes or amends the referenced section, the state agency may submit an expedited exemption request. The department shall issue a written approval or denial of an exemption request within a maximum of three business days of receipt of the expedited exemption request.

(b) The expedited exemption request must include a statement from the head of the requesting state agency or their designee describing the circumstances and justification for expedited review by the department.

Source Note: The provisions of this §212.21 adopted to be effective September 22, 2005, 30 TexReg 5948; amended to be effective November 17, 2011, 36 TexReg 7662; amended to be effective February 10, 2022, 47 TexReg 490