Education Code §44.043

In force on May 02, 2018 · this text took effect Sep 01, 2001 · same as today's text

RIGHT TO WORK

(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.

History: Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1409, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

Source: the Legislature's file server, seen Nov 08, 2026.

Every version on file

Effective Sep 01, 2001 · seen Nov 2026–Nov 2026

Attorney General opinions that cite it

KP-0225 (May 02, 2018): Applicability of Education Code section 44.043 to a school district's consideration of a vendor's or person's relationship with a charter school

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