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Texas Municipal Procurement Laws – Made Easy

Texas Municipal Procurement Laws - Made Easy

Do you need quick answers to questions about municipal contracting ad purchasing?  There are many individual statutes that govern a city's responsibilities and obligations in the procurement process.  These regulations cover all types of procurement, not just construction spending.

Here is a paper that is currently published on the Texas Attorney general's website.  I, along with three co-authors, wrote this paper.  We've updated it to bring it current through the last legislative session in 2012.  Future updates will follow pending action from the 82nd Legislature in 2013.

Jeff Chapman completes negotiation of Karnes County Contract

The Chapman Firm has concluded a high profile matter for its client, Karnes County.  The Chapman Firm has successfully negotiated terms in line with terms requested by County Commissioners to assist in protecting the county from lawsuits and potential liabilities. http://www.ksat.com/content/pns/ksat/news/2014/12/16/karnes-county-approves-family-detention-center-expansion.html … The Court voted to approve the contract with The [...]

Jeff Chapman represents Karnes County in contract negotiations

The Chapman Firm is pleased to share this story about Jeff Chapman's representation of Karnes County in the negotiation of a contract involving issues of sovereign immunity, indemnity, and exposure to civil rights lawsuits resulting from the operation of an immigration detention facility. Commissioners Want Prison Contract Modified The County's [...]

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