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Cesar Blanco: “Right now, the county doesn't have the authority. The city…”

Featuring: Cesar Blanco, Democratic | Texas Senate, District 29

Legislative Discussion with Representative César J. Blanco

Published February 24, 2016 | Video Starts at 07:28

… with local businesses and give local businesses the opportunity to bid 5% higher than any other bidder, which gives local businesses the opportunity to contract locally here with our county. Right now, the county doesn't have the authority. The city does, but the counties don't. And my bill was able to do that. It didn't pass. It actually was vetoed by the governor. So next time, hopefully we'll get another shot at it. (07:28–07:33)

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Asserts that counties currently lack the authority to give local businesses a bidding advantage, unlike cities.

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“We put more money into our veterans courts.”
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