Texas Statutes
Subchapter D. Powers and Duties
Section 63.168. Bids for Contract

Sec. 63.168. BIDS FOR CONTRACT. (a) Before the commission enters into a contract requiring the expenditure of more than $15,000, it shall submit the proposed contract for competitive bids.
(b) The commission may reject any and all bids, and if the contract is for a public improvement, the successful bidder shall be required to give the statutory bonds required by Chapter 2253, Government Code.
(c) The contract shall be awarded to the lowest and best bidder.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971. Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 805, ch. 299, Sec. 3, eff. Aug. 29, 1977; Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 757, Sec. 24, eff. Sept. 1, 1993; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(19), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.

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