Texas Local Government Code 324.064 – Contracts
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(a) The board may enter into any contract that the board considers necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes and powers granted by this chapter, including a lease or other contract connected with, incident to, or affecting the acquisition, financing, construction, equipment, maintenance, renovation, repair, improvement, or operation of real property or facilities.
(b) If the contract is for an amount less than or equal to the amount in § 262.023, the board may enter into the contract without advertisement. If the contract is for more than that amount, the contract is subject to the bidding provisions for contracts applicable to the county.
Terms Used In Texas Local Government Code 324.064
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
- Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
(c) To be effective, a contract must be:
(1) approved by resolution of the board;
(2) executed by the president or vice-president; and
(3) attested by the secretary or treasurer.