Tex. Government Code § 2156.002: SOLICITATION OF BIDS THROUGH PUBLIC NOTICE.

(a) A notice inviting bids shall be published at least once in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the state not later than the seventh day before the last day set for the receipt of bids.

(b) The notice must:

(1) include a general description of the items to be purchased;

(2) state the location at which bid forms and specifications may be obtained; and

(3) state the time and place for opening bids.

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