Amend SB 874 by striking proposed SECTION 1 of the bill, and
substituting the following:
      "SECTION 1.  Subchapter B, Chapter 11, Parks and Wildlife
Code, is amended by adding Section 11.0171 to read as follows:
      Sec. 11.0171.  AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT.  (a)  Subject to
Section 12.0251, Parks and Wildlife Code, for the purpose of
carrying out the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the
department, the executive director, or the executive director's
designee, may negotiate, contract, or enter an agreement:
            (1)  with:
                  (A)  the United States or any of its agencies;
                  (B)  another state or a political subdivision of
another state or of this state; or
                  (C)  a nonprofit organization for research and
field work; or
            (2)  for professional services relating to a project of
the department, including project management, design, bid, and
construction administration, consistent with Subchapter A, Chapter
2254, Government Code.
      (b)  The commission by rule shall adopt policies and
procedures consistent with applicable state procurement practices
for soliciting and awarding the contracts under this section."