Sec. 172.156. 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.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle I - Special Districts
Chapter 172 - Rural Rail Transportation Districts
Subchapter D. General Powers and Duties
Section 172.151. General Powers of District; Governmental Functions
Section 172.153. Agreements Generally
Section 172.154. Agreements With Other Entities for Joint Use
Section 172.155. Joint Ownership Agreements
Section 172.156. Awarding Construction or Purchase Contracts
Section 172.157. Eminent Domain
Section 172.1571. Restoration of Certain Expired Eminent Domain Authority