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TX Loc Govt Code § 271.091 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 8 - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease of Property|Subtitle C - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 271 - Purchasing and Contracting Authority of Municipalities, Counties, and Certain Other Local Governments|Subchapter E. State Intercept to Increase Credit Rating|Section 271.091. Definitions

Sec. 271.091.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Local government" means a municipality, county, or hospital district of the State of Texas.(2)  "Payment" means the local sales and use tax authorized by the Municipal Sales and Use Tax Act (Chapter 321, Tax Code), the County Sales and Use Tax Act (Chapter 323, Tax Code), and Subchapter E, Chapter 285, Health and Safety Code.(3)  "Paying agent" means the financial institution that is designated by a local government as its agent for the payment of the principal of and interest on the obligation.(4)  "Obligation" means bonds, notes, certificates of obligation, and other obligations authorized to be issued by the local government.(5)  "Agreement" means the document referred to in Section 271.092 and Section 271.093.(6)  "Board" means the Bond Review Board.(7)  "Comptroller" means the comptroller of public accounts.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 827, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 8.299, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 271.092 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 8 - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease of Property|Subtitle C - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 271 - Purchasing and Contracting Authority of Municipalities, Counties, and Certain Other Local Governments|Subchapter E. State Intercept to Increase Credit Rating|Section 271.092. Agreement With Texas Bond Review Board and Comptroller

Sec. 271.092.  AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS BOND REVIEW BOARD AND COMPTROLLER.  Prior to the issuance of any obligation, the governing body of any local government may notify the board of the proposed issuance of an obligation and enter into an agreement with the board to authorize and direct the comptroller to withhold from such local government sufficient money from any payment to which such local government may be entitled and apply so much as shall be necessary to pay the principal of and interest on such obligation then due and to continue withholding additional payments until an amount sufficient to satisfy the amount then due has been met.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 827, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 271.093 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 8 - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease of Property|Subtitle C - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 271 - Purchasing and Contracting Authority of Municipalities, Counties, and Certain Other Local Governments|Subchapter E. State Intercept to Increase Credit Rating|Section 271.093. Form of Agreement; Conditions

Sec. 271.093.  FORM OF AGREEMENT;  CONDITIONS.  (a)  The agreement shall set forth the following:(1)  the proposed date of issuance of the obligation and the name and series of the proposed obligation;(2)  each payment date with respect to the obligation and the principal of and interest on the obligation coming due on each such date;  and(3)  the name and address of the financial institution serving as paying agent for the obligation to whom any payment by the comptroller should be made.(b)  This subchapter does not require or permit the state to make an appropriation to any local government and shall not be construed as creating an indebtedness of the state.  Any agreement made pursuant to this subchapter shall contain a statement to that effect.(c)  The agreement terminates at the time the final payment of the principal of and interest on the obligation is made or the obligation is refunded.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 827, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 271.094 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 8 - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease of Property|Subtitle C - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 271 - Purchasing and Contracting Authority of Municipalities, Counties, and Certain Other Local Governments|Subchapter E. State Intercept to Increase Credit Rating|Section 271.094. Notice, Deposit of Debt Service, Authorization, and Transmittal

Sec. 271.094.  NOTICE, DEPOSIT OF DEBT SERVICE, AUTHORIZATION, AND TRANSMITTAL.  (a)  If a local government enters into an agreement with the board under Section 271.092, the board on notification from the local government, the custodian bank, or the paying agent for the local government that the local government is unable or has failed to pay amounts as required by the agreement or to pay principal of or interest on the obligation when due, shall notify the comptroller, who shall withhold sufficient money from any payment to which such local government may be entitled and apply so much thereof as shall be necessary to pay the amounts then due as provided in this section.(b)  The local government may in the agreement agree to make monthly deposits of one-sixth of the semiannual debt service requirement, or such other amount at such other times as specified in the agreement, into an interest and sinking fund in a custodian bank.  If a bank agrees to serve as custodian for the interest and sinking fund, it shall be the duty of the bank to notify the board if the agreed upon amount of funds is not deposited each month or other specified time on a timely basis as specified in the agreement.(c)  On receiving notification and direction from the board, the comptroller is authorized to withhold from any payment an amount equal to the amount to have been deposited by the local government pursuant to the agreement.  The comptroller shall continue to withhold payments until the required amounts have been deposited in the interest and sinking fund with the custodian bank or with the paying agent.  If the required amounts have not been deposited at the time interest on or principal of the obligation of the local government is required to be deposited pursuant to the agreement, the comptroller shall transmit, from payments withheld, the appropriate amount to the custodian bank or to the paying agent, as directed by the board.(d)  The board shall cause a copy of any notice given pursuant to this section to be promptly given to the local government.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 827, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 271.095 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 8 - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease of Property|Subtitle C - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 271 - Purchasing and Contracting Authority of Municipalities, Counties, and Certain Other Local Governments|Subchapter E. State Intercept to Increase Credit Rating|Section 271.095. Right to Pledge Payments

Sec. 271.095.  RIGHT TO PLEDGE PAYMENTS.  (a)  The local government may pledge payments to secure any obligation only if the amount of payments received by the local government in the fiscal year of the state preceding the proposed issuance equals or exceeds the amount required in each year to pay the sum of an amount equal to two times (i) the maximum annual principal and interest requirements for the obligation, and (ii) the maximum annual principal and interest requirements on any additional obligation for which payments have been pledged.  The local government shall provide evidence that these requirements are met.(b)  A pledge of payments pursuant to this subchapter is a first priority for application of payments and the comptroller shall apply such payments as provided by this subchapter prior to applying such payments pursuant to any other authorization to withhold or intercept such payments.(c)  While obligations which are the subject of an agreement remain outstanding, the local government may not repeal the sales tax or reduce the rate of the sales tax below the rate that would provide the amount required by Subsection (a), except as provided by this subsection.  If at an election duly held in accordance with law a majority of the qualified voters approve the repeal of the sales tax, the local government shall, at the earliest practicable time, refund or defease the obligations, and after such defeasance or refunding the repeal shall become effective in accordance with law.  If the qualified voters vote to reduce the rate of the sales tax, if such is provided for by law, below that which is required to provide the amount required by Subsection (a), the local government shall, at the earliest practicable time, refund or defease the obligations, and after such defeasance or refunding the reduction in rate shall become effective in accordance with law.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 827, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 271.096 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 8 - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease of Property|Subtitle C - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 271 - Purchasing and Contracting Authority of Municipalities, Counties, and Certain Other Local Governments|Subchapter E. State Intercept to Increase Credit Rating|Section 271.096. Administration, Rules, Fees

Sec. 271.096.  ADMINISTRATION, RULES, FEES.  The board shall administer the implementation of this subchapter and may adopt rules and set fees necessary for its administration.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 827, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 271.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 8 - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease of Property|Subtitle C - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 271 - Purchasing and Contracting Authority of Municipalities, Counties, and Certain Other Local Governments|Subchapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Program|Section 271.101. Definitions

Sec. 271.101.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Local cooperative organization" means an organization of governments established to provide local governments access to contracts with vendors for the purchase of materials, supplies, services, or equipment.(2)  "Local government" means a county, municipality, special district, school district, junior college district, regional planning commission, or other political subdivision of the state.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 7, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 271.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 8 - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease of Property|Subtitle C - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 271 - Purchasing and Contracting Authority of Municipalities, Counties, and Certain Other Local Governments|Subchapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Program|Section 271.102. Cooperative Purchasing Program Participation

Sec. 271.102.  COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM PARTICIPATION.  (a)  A local government may participate in a cooperative purchasing program with another local government of this state or another state or with a local cooperative organization of this state or another state.(b)  A local government that is participating in a cooperative purchasing program may sign an agreement with another participating local government or a local cooperative organization stating that the signing local government will:(1)  designate a person to act under the direction of, and on behalf of, that local government in all matters relating to the program;(2)  make payments to another participating local government or a local cooperative organization or directly to a vendor under a contract made under this subchapter, as provided in the agreement between the participating local governments or between a local government and a local cooperative organization;  and(3)  be responsible for a vendor's compliance with provisions relating to the quality of items and terms of delivery, to the extent provided in the agreement between the participating local governments or between a local government and a local cooperative organization.(c)  A local government that purchases goods or services under this subchapter satisfies any state law requiring the local government to seek competitive bids for the purchase of the goods or services.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 7, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 261 (S.B. 1281), Sec. 1, eff. May 29, 2015.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 271.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 8 - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease of Property|Subtitle C - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 271 - Purchasing and Contracting Authority of Municipalities, Counties, and Certain Other Local Governments|Subchapter G. Purchases From Federal Schedule Sources of Supply|Section 271.103. Federal Supply Schedule Sources

Sec. 271.103.  FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE SOURCES.  (a)  A local government may purchase goods or services available under Federal supply schedules of the United States General Services Administration to the extent permitted by federal law.(b)  A local government that purchases goods or services under this subchapter satisfies any state law requiring the local government to seek competitive bids for the purchase of the goods or services.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 826, Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 1997.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 271.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 8 - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease of Property|Subtitle C - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 271 - Purchasing and Contracting Authority of Municipalities, Counties, and Certain Other Local Governments|Subchapter I. Adjudication of Claims Arising Under Written|Section 271.151. Definitions

Sec. 271.151.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Adjudication" of a claim means the bringing of a civil suit and prosecution to final judgment in county or state court and includes the bringing of an authorized arbitration proceeding and prosecution to final resolution in accordance with any mandatory procedures established in the contract subject to this subchapter for the arbitration proceedings.(2)  "Contract subject to this subchapter" means:(A)  a written contract stating the essential terms of the agreement for providing goods or services to the local governmental entity that is properly executed on behalf of the local governmental entity; or(B)  a written contract, including a right of first  refusal, regarding the sale or delivery of not less than 1,000 acre-feet of reclaimed water by a local governmental entity intended for industrial use.(3)  "Local governmental entity" means a political subdivision of this state, other than a county or a unit of state government, as that term is defined by Section 2260.001, Government Code, including a:(A)  municipality;(B)  public school district and junior college district; and(C)  special-purpose district or authority, including any levee improvement district, drainage district, irrigation district, water improvement district, water control and improvement district, water control and preservation district, freshwater supply district, navigation district, conservation and reclamation district, soil conservation district, communication district, public health district, emergency service organization, and river authority.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 604 (H.B. 2039), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1138 (H.B. 3511), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 271.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 8 - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease of Property|Subtitle C - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 271 - Purchasing and Contracting Authority of Municipalities, Counties, and Certain Other Local Governments|Subchapter I. Adjudication of Claims Arising Under Written|Section 271.152. Waiver of Immunity to Suit for Certain Claims

Sec. 271.152.  WAIVER OF IMMUNITY TO SUIT FOR CERTAIN CLAIMS.  A local governmental entity that is authorized by statute or the constitution to enter into a contract and that enters into a contract subject to this subchapter waives sovereign immunity to suit for the purpose of adjudicating a claim for breach of the contract, subject to the terms and conditions of this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 604 (H.B. 2039), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 271.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 8 - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease of Property|Subtitle C - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 271 - Purchasing and Contracting Authority of Municipalities, Counties, and Certain Other Local Governments|Subchapter I. Adjudication of Claims Arising Under Written|Section 271.153. Limitations on Adjudication Awards

Sec. 271.153.  LIMITATIONS ON ADJUDICATION AWARDS.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (c), the total amount of money awarded in an adjudication brought against a local governmental entity for breach of a contract subject to this subchapter is limited to the following:(1)  the balance due and owed by the local governmental entity under the contract as it may have been amended, including any amount owed as compensation for the increased cost to perform the work as a direct result of owner-caused delays or acceleration;(2)  the amount owed for change orders or additional work the contractor is directed to perform by a local governmental entity in connection with the contract;(3)  reasonable and necessary attorney's fees that are equitable and just; and(4)  interest as allowed by law, including interest as calculated under Chapter 2251, Government Code.(b)  Damages awarded in an adjudication brought against a local governmental entity arising under a contract subject to this subchapter may not include:(1)  consequential damages, except as expressly allowed under Subsection (a)(1);(2)  exemplary damages; or(3)  damages for unabsorbed home office overhead.(c)  Actual damages, specific performance, or injunctive relief may be granted in an adjudication brought against a local governmental entity for breach of a contract described by Section 271.151(2)(B).|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 604 (H.B. 2039), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1266 (H.B. 987), Sec. 8, eff. June 19, 2009.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 226 (H.B. 345), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1138 (H.B. 3511), Sec. 3, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 271.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 8 - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease of Property|Subtitle C - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 271 - Purchasing and Contracting Authority of Municipalities, Counties, and Certain Other Local Governments|Subchapter I. Adjudication of Claims Arising Under Written|Section 271.154. Contractual Adjudication Procedures Enforceable

Sec. 271.154.  CONTRACTUAL ADJUDICATION PROCEDURES ENFORCEABLE.  Adjudication procedures, including requirements for serving notices or engaging in alternative dispute resolution proceedings before bringing a suit or an arbitration proceeding, that are stated in the contract subject to this subchapter or that are established by the local governmental entity and expressly incorporated into the contract or incorporated by reference are enforceable except to the extent those procedures conflict with the terms of this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 604 (H.B. 2039), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 271.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 8 - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease of Property|Subtitle C - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 271 - Purchasing and Contracting Authority of Municipalities, Counties, and Certain Other Local Governments|Subchapter I. Adjudication of Claims Arising Under Written|Section 271.155. No Waiver of Other Defenses

Sec. 271.155.  NO WAIVER OF OTHER DEFENSES.  This subchapter does not waive a defense or a limitation on damages available to a party to a contract, other than a bar against suit based on sovereign immunity.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 604 (H.B. 2039), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 271.156 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 8 - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease of Property|Subtitle C - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 271 - Purchasing and Contracting Authority of Municipalities, Counties, and Certain Other Local Governments|Subchapter I. Adjudication of Claims Arising Under Written|Section 271.156. No Waiver of Immunity to Suit in Federal Court

Sec. 271.156.  NO WAIVER OF IMMUNITY TO SUIT IN FEDERAL COURT.  This subchapter does not waive sovereign immunity to suit in federal court.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 604 (H.B. 2039), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 271.157 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 8 - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease of Property|Subtitle C - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 271 - Purchasing and Contracting Authority of Municipalities, Counties, and Certain Other Local Governments|Subchapter I. Adjudication of Claims Arising Under Written|Section 271.157. No Waiver of Immunity to Suit for Tort Liability

Sec. 271.157.  NO WAIVER OF IMMUNITY TO SUIT FOR TORT LIABILITY.  This subchapter does not waive sovereign immunity to suit for a cause of action for a negligent or intentional tort.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 604 (H.B. 2039), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 271.158 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 8 - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease of Property|Subtitle C - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 271 - Purchasing and Contracting Authority of Municipalities, Counties, and Certain Other Local Governments|Subchapter I. Adjudication of Claims Arising Under Written|Section 271.158. No Grant of Immunity to Suit

Sec. 271.158.  NO GRANT OF IMMUNITY TO SUIT.  Nothing in this subchapter shall constitute a grant of immunity to suit to a local governmental entity.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 604 (H.B. 2039), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 271.160 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 8 - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease of Property|Subtitle C - Acquisition, Sale, or Lease Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government|Chapter 271 - Purchasing and Contracting Authority of Municipalities, Counties, and Certain Other Local Governments|Subchapter I. Adjudication of Claims Arising Under Written|Section 271.160. Joint Enterprise

Sec. 271.160.  JOINT ENTERPRISE.  A contract entered into by a local government entity is not a joint enterprise for liability purposes.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 604 (H.B. 2039), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|