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Local Government Code §262.021

In force on Sep 29, 2025 · this text took effect Sep 01, 1987 · same as today's text

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This subchapter may be cited as the County Purchasing Act.

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

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

Every version on file

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
KP-0391 (May 05, 2021): County compliance with competitive bidding procedures before renewing or extending a contract for management of a county facility
KP-0264 (Aug 13, 2019): Purchasing authority of a criminal district attorney's office as a specialized local entity under Local Government Code section 140.003

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