An open market purchase shall, to the extent possible, be:

1. (1) based on at least three competitive bids; and
2. (2) awarded to the bidder offering the best value for the state in accordance with standards set forth in Chapters 2155, 2156, 2157, and 2158.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.

Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1206, Sec. 15, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.