Texas § TN.172.156 - AWARDING CONSTRUCTION OR PURCHASE CONTRACTS

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§ TN.172.156. AWARDING CONSTRUCTION OR PURCHASE CONTRACTS

AWARDING CONSTRUCTION OR PURCHASE CONTRACTS. (a) A contract in the amount of more than $15,000 for the construction of improvements or the purchase of material, machinery, equipment, supplies, or any other property except real property may be awarded only through competitive bidding after notice is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the district at least 15 days before the date set for receiving bids. (b) A board may adopt rules governing the taking of bids and the awarding of contracts. (c) This section does not apply to: (1) personal or professional services; or (2) the acquisition of an existing rail transportation system. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 85 (S.B. 1540 ), Sec. 2.04, eff. April 1, 2011.

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Section TN.172.156 ("AWARDING CONSTRUCTION OR PURCHASE CONTRACTS") 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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