Sec. 344.156. PURCHASING. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the board may prescribe the method of making purchases and expenditures by and for the district.
(b) To the extent competitive bidding procedures in Title 8 apply, the board may not enter into a purchasing contract for more than $15,000 unless the board complies with Chapter 252.
(c) If the municipality that created the district has a purchasing agent authorized by law, that agent shall serve as purchasing agent for the district.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1295, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2001.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle A - Municipal Public Safety
Chapter 344 - Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services Districts
Subchapter D. Powers and Duties
Section 344.151. Financing District Programs
Section 344.152. Coordination; Evaluation; Grants
Section 344.153. General Board Power Over Funds
Section 344.154. Use of Revenue
Section 344.155. Rules and Procedures
Section 344.157. Property to Be Used in Administration
Section 344.158. Reimbursement for Services
Section 344.159. Service Contracts