Sec. 44.043. RIGHT TO WORK. (a) This section applies to a school district while the school district is engaged in:

(1) procuring goods or services;

(2) awarding a contract; or

(3) overseeing procurement or construction for a public work or public improvement.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a school district:

(1) may not consider whether a vendor is a member of or has another relationship with any organization; and

(2) shall ensure that its bid specifications and any subsequent contract or other agreement do not deny or diminish the right of a person to work because of the person's membership or other relationship status with respect to any organization.

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1409, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.