Sec. 262.001. APPOINTMENT OF AGENT TO MAKE CONTRACTS. (a) The commissioners court of a county may appoint an agent to make a contract on behalf of the county for:
(1) erecting or repairing a county building;
(2) supervising the erecting or repairing of a county building; or
(3) any other purpose authorized by law.
(b) A contract or other act of an agent appointed under this section that is properly executed on behalf of the county and is within the agent's authority binds the county to the contract for all purposes.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 8 - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease of Property
Subtitle B - County Acquisition, Sale, or Lease of Property
Chapter 262 - Purchasing and Contracting Authority of Counties
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 262.001. Appointment of Agent to Make Contracts
Section 262.002. Authority to Purchase Road Equipment and Tires Through Comptroller
Section 262.003. Small, Sole-Source Purchase Exempt From Competitive Bidding
Section 262.005. Application of Other Law
Section 262.006. Least Cost Review Program
Section 262.007. Suit Against County Arising Under Certain Contracts