An institution of higher education may pay for books and other published library materials before receiving them if reasonably necessary for the efficient operation of the institution's libraries.
Tex. Gov't Code § 2155.386
PREPAYMENT FOR LIBRARY MATERIALS BY INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Known as the State Purchasing and General Services Act
The act spans §§ 2151–2177 (567 sections).
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff
Official source: Texas Constitution and Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Texas statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.