Sec. 363.156. 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 purchasing contracts that involve spending more than $25,000 unless the board complies with:
(1) Subchapter C, Chapter 262, if the district was created by a county; or
(2) Chapter 252, if the district was created by a municipality.
(c) If the political subdivision that created the district has a purchasing agent authorized by law, that agent shall serve as purchasing agent for the district.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 23.03(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 115, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle C - Public Safety Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government
Chapter 363 - Crime Control and Prevention Districts
Subchapter D. Powers and Duties
Section 363.151. District Responsibilities; Limitations on Expenditures
Section 363.152. Coordination; Evaluation; Grants
Section 363.153. General Board Power Over Funds
Section 363.154. Use of Revenue
Section 363.1541. Reduction of Tax Rate for Certain Districts
Section 363.155. Rules and Procedures
Section 363.157. Property to Be Used in Administration
Section 363.158. Reimbursement for Services
Section 363.159. Service Contracts