Tex. Gov't Code Section 2261.203
Comparable Costs

Each state agency that makes procurements to which this chapter applies shall monitor performance under a contract to verify that comparable costs are being charged for comparable goods and services.

Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1498, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Renumbered from Sec. 2259.203 by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 21.001(71), eff. Sept. 1, 2001. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 785, Sec. 43, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.

Source: Section 2261.203 — Comparable Costs, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.2261.htm#2261.203 (accessed May 26, 2025).

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

Verified:
May 26, 2025

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Original Source: Section 2261.203 — Comparable Costs, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.2261.htm#2261.203 (last accessed May 10, 2025).