Lease at SMU School of Law for the Dallas Business Court

Southern Methodist University has been awarded a lease contract by the State of Texas for real property rental or lease services, effective September 1, 2026. The contract involves the provision of leased space at SMU School of Law to accommodate the Dallas Business Court. The awardee, Southern Methodist University, will serve as the prime contractor under this real property lease arrangement, classified under National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) Code 971 for Real Property Rental or Lease.

The contract was executed on September 1, 2026, with the place of performance located at SMU School of Law in Dallas, Texas. While specific contract value, annual value, and cumulative value figures were not disclosed in the available award documentation, the arrangement establishes Southern Methodist University as the lessor providing dedicated facilities for the Dallas Business Court's operations within the law school premises.