(a) The executive director of the department may authorize a business entity to perform a department function in accordance with rules adopted under Subsection (b).
(b) The board by rule shall prescribe:
(1) the classification types of businesses that are authorized to perform certain department functions;
(2) the duties and obligations of an authorized business;
(3) the type and amount of any bonds that may be required for a business to perform certain functions; and
(4) the fees that may be charged or retained by a business authorized under this section.
Official text of the Texas Transportation Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.