Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving an annual exemption of utility expenditures from competitive bidding requirements in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 262.024 DISCRETIONARY EXEMPTIONS (a) A contract for the purchase of any of the following items is exempt from the requirement established by Section 262.023 if the Commissioners Court by order grants the exemption (7) an item that can be obtained from only one source, including: (C) electric power, gas, water, and other utility services.

This is to exempt any expenditure purchased under the County's Utility Card program or by other methods. An annual exemption from competitive bidding for utility services for purchase of the following items is exempt from the requirement established by Section 262.023 if the Commissioners Court by order grants the exemption (7) an item that can be obtained from only one source, including: (C) electric power, gas, water, and other utility services.