Tex. Local Gov't Code Section 262.031
Changes in Plans and Specifications

(a)

If it becomes necessary to make changes in plans, specifications, or proposals after a contract is made or if it becomes necessary to increase or decrease the quantity of items purchased, the commissioners court may make the changes. However, the total contract price may not be increased unless the cost of the change can be paid from available funds.

(b)

If a change order involves an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000 or less, the commissioners court may grant general authority to an employee to approve the change orders. However, the original contract price may not be increased by more than 25 percent unless the change order is necessary to comply with a federal or state statute, rule, regulation, or judicial decision enacted, adopted, or rendered after the contract was made. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18 percent or more without the consent of the contractor.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 104, Sec. 1, eff. May 7, 1993; Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 891, Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 1993; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 4, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.

Source: Section 262.031 — Changes in Plans and Specifications, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.­262.­htm#262.­031 (accessed May 11, 2024).

262.001
Appointment of Agent to Make Contracts 262.002
Authority to Purchase Road Equipment and Tires Through Comptroller 262.003
Small, Sole-source Purchase Exempt from Competitive Bidding 262.004
Contract and Other Instruments Vest Rights in County 262.005
Application of Other Law 262.006
Least Cost Review Program 262.007
Suit Against County Arising Under Certain Contracts 262.011
Purchasing Agents 262.012
County Auditors as Purchasing Agents in Certain Counties 262.021
Short Title 262.022
Definitions 262.023
Competitive Requirements for Certain Purchases 262.024
Discretionary Exemptions 262.025
Competitive Bidding Notice 262.026
Opening of Bids 262.027
Awarding of Contract 262.028
Lump-sum or Unit Price Method 262.029
Time Warrant Election 262.030
Alternative Competitive Proposal Procedure for Certain Goods and Services 262.031
Changes in Plans and Specifications 262.032
Bid or Performance Bond 262.033
Injunction 262.034
Criminal Penalties 262.036
Selection and Retention of Insurance Broker 262.037
Qualification 262.0225
Additional Competitive Procedures 262.0235
Procedures Adopted by County Purchasing Agents for Electronic Bids or Proposals 262.0241
Mandatory Exemptions: Certain Recreational Services 262.0245
Competitive Procurement Procedures Adopted by County Purchasing Agents or Commissioners Court 262.0255
Additional Notice and Bond Provisions Relating to Purchase of Certain Equipment 262.0256
Pre-bid Conference for Certain Counties or a District Governed by Those Counties 262.0271
Consideration of Health Insurance Provided by Bidder 262.0275
Safety Record of Bidder Considered 262.0276
Contract with Person Indebted to County 262.0295
Alternative Multistep Competitive Proposal Procedure 262.0305
Modification After Award
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Accessed:
May 11, 2024

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