Sec. 335.076. CONTRACTS WITH HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES. (a) This section applies only in relation to an approved venue project constructed and operated under the authority of a district in a county with a population of more than two million that is adjacent to a county with a population of more than one million.
(b) In this section, "historically underutilized business" has the meaning assigned by Section 2161.001, Government Code.
(c) A district shall make a good faith effort to increase the contracts the district awards to historically underutilized businesses for the construction of a venue project. The district shall make the good faith effort in the same manner, based on the same rules, and under the same conditions as a state agency under Section 2161.182, Government Code.
(d) A district shall make a good faith effort to increase the contracts the district awards to historically underutilized businesses for the purchase of goods and services relating to the construction or operation of a venue project. The district shall make the good faith effort in the same manner, based on the same rules, and under the same conditions as a state agency under Section 2161.181, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 164, Sec. 7, eff. May 27, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 10 - Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources
Chapter 335 - Sports and Community Venue Districts
Subchapter E. Powers and Duties
Section 335.071. General Powers of District
Section 335.0711. Limit on Power to Own or Acquire Real Property in Certain Districts
Section 335.0715. Use of Financing for Certain Projects
Section 335.072. Venue Project Fund
Section 335.0725. Books, Records, and Papers
Section 335.073. Bonds and Other Obligations
Section 335.074. Public Purpose of Venue Project
Section 335.075. Contribution or Dedication of Certain Revenue by Political Subdivision
Section 335.076. Contracts With Historically Underutilized Businesses
Section 335.077. Exemption From Construction Contracting Law
Section 335.078. Venue District as Endorsing Municipality or County