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Local Government Code §262.001

In force on Nov 10, 2026 · this text took effect Sep 01, 1987 · same as today's text

APPOINTMENT OF AGENT TO MAKE CONTRACTS

(a) The commissioners court of a county may appoint an agent to make a contract on behalf of the county for: (1) erecting or repairing a county building; (2) supervising the erecting or repairing of a county building; or (3) any other purpose authorized by law. (b) A contract or other act of an agent appointed under this section that is properly executed on behalf of the county and is within the agent's authority binds the county to the contract for all purposes.

History: Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.

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

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Effective Sep 01, 1987 · seen Nov 2026–Nov 2026

Attorney General opinions that cite it

KP-0531 (Sep 29, 2025): Commissioners Court authority to approve and make purchases without approval of the County Auditor
JM-1262: Authority of a county to pay a "finder's fee" to a real estate aaent for locatina a purchase; for county prope;ty

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