Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 271.059 · Subchapter C. CERTIFICATE OF OBLIGATION ACT
CONTRACTOR'S BONDS.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
If a contract is for the construction of public works and is required by this subchapter to be submitted to competitive bidding, the successful bidder must execute a good and sufficient payment bond and performance bond. The bonds must each be:
(1) in the full amount of the contract price; and
(2) executed, in accordance with Chapter 2253, Government Code, with a surety company authorized to do business in this state.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(17), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.271.htm
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