A local government may participate in a cooperative purchasing program with another local government or a local cooperative organization.
Texas Local Government Code §271.102
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:
- Designate a person to act in all matters relating to the program;
- Make payments provided in the agreement;
- Be responsible for a vendor’s compliance with provisions relating to the quality of items and terms of delivery.
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.