Texas § ED.44.0351 - COMPETITIVE BIDDING
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § ED.44.0351 — COMPETITIVE BIDDING, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ ED.44.0351. COMPETITIVE BIDDING
COMPETITIVE BIDDING. (a) Except to the extent prohibited by other law and to the extent consistent with this subchapter, a school district may use competitive bidding to select a vendor as authorized by Section 44.031 (a)(1). (b) Except as provided by this subsection, Subchapter B , Chapter 271 , Local Government Code, does not apply to a competitive bidding process under this subchapter. Sections 271.026 , 271.027 (a), and 271.0275 , Local Government Code, apply to a competitive bidding process under this subchapter. (c) A school district shall award a competitively bid contract at the bid amount to the bidder offering the best value for the district. In determining the best value for the district, the district is not restricted to considering price alone but may consider any other factors stated in the selection criteria. The selection criteria may include the factors listed in Section 44.031 (b). Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (H.B. 628 ), Sec. 2.03, eff. September 1, 2011.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § ED.44.0351
What does The Texas Constitution § ED.44.0351 cover?
Section ED.44.0351 ("COMPETITIVE BIDDING") 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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