# Tex. Government Code § 791.001: PURPOSE

> Texas · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C791_S791.001

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Government Code § 791.001
- **Heading:** PURPOSE
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 791 / Section 791.001

## Text

The purpose of this chapter is to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of local governments by authorizing them to contract, to the greatest possible extent, with one another and with agencies of the state.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Government Code § 791.001 § 791.001. PURPOSE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C791_S791.001.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 791.002 § 791.002. SHORT TITLE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C791_S791.002.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 791.003 § 791.003. DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C791_S791.003.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 791.004 § 791.004. INTERLOCAL CONTRACT; DUAL OFFICE HOLDING.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C791_S791.004.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 791.005 § 791.005. EFFECT OF CHAPTER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C791_S791.005.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 791.006 § 791.006. LIABILITY IN FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACT OR PROVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C791_S791.006.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 791.011 § 791.011. CONTRACTING AUTHORITY; TERMS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C791_S791.011.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 791.012 § 791.012. LAW APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTING PARTIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C791_S791.012.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 791.013 § 791.013. CONTRACT SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTRATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C791_S791.013.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 791.014 § 791.014. APPROVAL REQUIREMENT FOR COUNTIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C791_S791.014.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 791.015 § 791.015. SUBMISSION OF DISPUTES TO ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C791_S791.015.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 791.021 § 791.021. CONTRACTS FOR REGIONAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C791_S791.021.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 791.022 § 791.022. CONTRACTS FOR REGIONAL JAIL FACILITIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C791_S791.022.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 791.023 § 791.023. CONTRACTS FOR STATE CRIMINAL JUSTICE FACILITIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C791_S791.023.md)

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