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Legal opinion clears payment on contracts tied to canceled RFQ; treasurer seeks additional protection due to bond risk
Summary
SAN MARCOS, Texas ' Hays County officials on Tuesday debated whether to pay invoices connected to contracts that were reviewed after a professional-services solicitation was canceled; internal legal counsel found the contracts valid and payable, but the treasurer requested formal protection because her official bond is secured by personal property.
SAN MARCOS, Texas — Hays County commissioners on Tuesday heard hours of argument over whether the county should pay invoices for contracts awarded under a professional-services solicitation that was later canceled.
Background: The county canceled RFQ 2025-Q01 after procurement concerns were raised. The county auditor asked the district attorney's civil division to review eight contracts and related invoices and on Monday received a legal opinion concluding that six of the contracts had been validly procured and were payable despite the cancellation. Two contracts were canceled for other reasons.
What the court heard: County Auditor Marisol (last name not read…
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