81R492 PAM-D By: Callegari H.B. No. 667 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the procurement methods authorized for public projects by certain local governments. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 271.182, Local Government Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 271.182. APPLICABILITY. This [(a) Before September 1, 2009, this subchapter applies to a local governmental entity with a population of 500,000 or more within its geographic boundaries or service area. [(b) On or after September 1, 2009, and before September 1, 2011, this] subchapter applies to a local governmental entity with a population of more than 100,000 within its geographic boundaries or service area. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2009.