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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to the construction contract change order authority for |
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the Greater Texoma Utility Authority. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Section 8283.155, Special District Local Laws |
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Code, is amended by adding Subsections (c) to read as follows: |
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(c) If changes in plans or specifications are necessary |
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after the performance of a construction contract is begun, or if it |
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is necessary to decrease or increase the quantity of the work to be |
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performed or of the materials, equipment, or supplies to be |
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furnished, the board may approve change orders making the changes. |
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The aggregate of the change orders may not increase the original |
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contract price by more than 25 percent. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives |
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a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as |
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provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this |
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Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this |
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Act takes effect September 1, 2011. |