Sec. 271.026. OPENING OF BIDS. (a) Bids may be opened only by the governing body of the governmental entity at a public meeting or by an officer or employee of the governmental entity at or in an office of the governmental entity. A bid that has been opened may not be changed for the purpose of correcting an error in the bid price.
(b) This subchapter does not change the common law right of a bidder to withdraw a bid due to a material mistake in the bid.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 8 - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease of Property
Subchapter B. Competitive Bidding on Certain Public Works Contracts
Section 271.022. Exempt Contract
Section 271.023. Conflict of Laws
Section 271.024. Competitive Procurement Procedure Applicable to Contract
Section 271.0245. Additional Competitive Procedures
Section 271.025. Advertisement for Bids
Section 271.026. Opening of Bids
Section 271.027. Award of Contract
Section 271.0275. Safety Record of Bidder Considered