Tex. Gov't Code Section 2261.003
Open Market Purchases

This chapter does not require a state agency to purchase a good or service under contract if the agency is authorized under other law to purchase the good or service on the open market.

Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1498, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Renumbered from Sec. 2259.003 by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 21.001(71), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

Source: Section 2261.003 — Open Market Purchases, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.2261.htm#2261.003 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

2261.001
Applicability 2261.002
Definitions 2261.003
Open Market Purchases 2261.051
Competitive Contractor Selection Procedures 2261.052
Determining Lowest and Best Bid or Proposal 2261.053
Prohibition on Certain Bids and Contracts 2261.054
Statement Regarding Vendor Selection Required for Certain Contract Awards 2261.101
Remedies and Sanctions Schedules 2261.102
Liability Insurance Coverage Required 2261.151
Reevaluation of Payment and Reimbursement Rates 2261.201
Double-billing 2261.202
Contract Monitoring Responsibilities 2261.203
Comparable Costs 2261.204
Liability Provisions 2261.251
Applicability of Subchapter 2261.252
Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest 2261.253
Required Posting of Certain Contracts 2261.256
Accountability and Risk Analysis Procedure 2261.257
Contract Database 2261.258
Monitoring Assessment by State Auditor 2261.259
Electronic Compliance Submissions 2261.260
Texas Department of Transportation Preclusion Policy for Private Design Professionals 2261.0525
Certification of Vendor Assessment Process

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 2261.003’s source at texas.gov

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Original Source: Section 2261.003 — Open Market Purchases, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.2261.htm#2261.003 (last accessed Jun. 5, 2024).