City purchasing policy federal update
City of TexarkanaTexas- Detected
- Sep 14, 2026
- 54 days ago
- Sector
- Administration & Finance
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From the meeting
327. Staff said the change was needed because the city had applied to the Texas General Land Office for a $250,000 federally funded grant for the 10-year comprehensive plan update and downtown master plan. The policy update was required before the grant review timeline, so this is a compliance signal tied to a future planning contract.
Sellers of planning and policy services should watch the grant if awarded.
- Meeting date
- September 14, 2026
- Agency
- City of Texarkana
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