Sec. 16.351. CONTRACT PREFERENCE. A political subdivision that receives financial assistance under Subchapter K, Chapter 17, of this code shall give preference in the award of political subdivision contracts to acquire, construct, extend, or provide water supply and sewer services or facilities to a bidder that agrees to use labor from inside the political subdivision to the extent possible.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 624, Sec. 2.13.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Water Administration
Subtitle C - Water Development
Chapter 16 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Water Development
Subchapter J. Economically Distressed Areas
Section 16.343. Minimum State Standards and Model Political Subdivision Rules
Section 16.345. Authority to Participate in Program
Section 16.346. Examination of Ability of a District to Provide Services and Financing
Section 16.347. Requirement of Imposition of Distressed Areas Water Financing Fee
Section 16.348. Setting of Fee by Political Subdivision; Lien; Delinquent Fees
Section 16.350. Eligible Counties and Municipalities to Adopt Rules
Section 16.351. Contract Preference
Section 16.352. Enforcement of Rules
Section 16.354. Attorney General Enforcement
Section 16.355. Authority Over Facilities
Section 16.356. Use of Revenue From Operation of Water Supply or Sewer Service Projects