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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to the competitive bid process for construction during |
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contracting and delivery of construction projects. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 2269, Government Code, is |
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amended by adding Section 2269.060 to read as follows: |
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Sec. 2269.060. ACCEPTABILITY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS. |
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(a) The governing body of a governmental entity that considers a |
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construction contract using a method authorized by this chapter may |
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not unreasonably restrict or eliminate the consideration of |
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construction materials used in the contracting and delivery of a |
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construction project. |
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(b) No construction documents or any other information |
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associated with the preparation of a request for bids as prescribed |
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by this chapter shall prohibit the consideration of construction |
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materials, including piping materials, that meet current and |
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recognized standards as issued by the American Society for Testing |
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and Materials (ASTM) or the American Water Works Association or |
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their successor organizations. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2015 |