(a) This section applies to a school district while the school district is engaged in:
(1) procuring goods or services;
(2) awarding a contract; or
(3) overseeing procurement or construction for a public work or public improvement.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a school district:
(1) may not consider whether a vendor is a member of or has another relationship with any organization; and
(2) shall ensure that its bid specifications and any subsequent contract or other agreement do not deny or diminish the right of a person to work because of the person’s membership or other relationship status with respect to any organization.

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Terms Used In Texas Education Code 44.043

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005