Texas § ED.44.0312 - DELEGATION
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § ED.44.0312 — DELEGATION, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ ED.44.0312. DELEGATION
DELEGATION. (a) The board of trustees of the district may, as appropriate, delegate its authority under this subchapter regarding an action authorized or required by this subchapter to be taken by a school district to a designated person, representative, or committee. In procuring construction services, the district shall provide notice of the delegation and the limits of the delegation in the request for bids, proposals, or qualifications or in an addendum to the request. If the district fails to provide that notice, a ranking, selection, or evaluation of bids, proposals, or qualifications for construction services other than by the board of trustees in an open public meeting is advisory only. (b) The board may not delegate the authority to act regarding an action authorized or required by this subchapter to be taken by the board of trustees of a school district. (c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, in the event of a catastrophe, emergency, or natural disaster affecting a school district, the board of trustees of the district may delegate to the superintendent or designated person the authority to contract for the replacement, construction, or repair of school equipment or facilities under this subchapter if emergency replacement, construction, or repair is necessary for the health and safety of district students and staff. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1225, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1006 (H.B. 4102 ), Sec. 6, eff. June 19, 2009.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § ED.44.0312
What does The Texas Constitution § ED.44.0312 cover?
Section ED.44.0312 ("DELEGATION") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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