Outside Counsel For Charter Real Estate Counsel

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is soliciting responses from qualified law firms or attorneys to provide as-needed legal services regarding charter school real property and other agency-owned real estate interests. The scope of work includes providing legal advice, guidance, and representation, specifically handling contested and uncontested title transfers to the state. Services must comply with federal regulations and Texas law, including the Texas Constitution, Government Code, Education Code, and Administrative Code, and are subject to the Professional Services Procurement Act. The agency will award one or more contracts based on a best-value determination, prioritizing the highest-ranked contractors who demonstrate expertise in real estate law, governmental property transactions, and legislative hearings. Lead counsel must have at least six consecutive years of active law practice, with five years specifically in federal and state law. The contract establishes maximum hourly rates of 525 dollars for attorneys and 225 dollars for paralegals, though no minimum hours are guaranteed. Required deliverables include high-quality work drafts and monthly progress reports, with a requirement for responses to invoicing and document requests within 24 hours. Contractors must maintain 1 million dollars in malpractice insurance and ensure personnel complete certified cybersecurity training. Responses must be submitted via the Euna Procurement (Bonfire) portal by 2:00 P.M. Central Time on December 9, 2026.