The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Handbook of Operating Procedures

What's New?


Revised Policies

The Authority to Obligate Policy (No. 1.04, http://legal.uth.tmc.edu/hoop/01/1_04.html) has been re-named and is now entitled Authority to Execute Contracts and Make Purchases. This policy serves as the general contracting and purchasing policy for the university. It provides guidance regarding university officials who have the authority to execute contracts on behalf of the university and which offices handle which types of contracts. Additionally, it provides guidance on purchasing authority. For questions regarding contracts and agreements, contact the Office of Legal Affairs and Institutional Compliance. For questions regarding purchases of goods or services contact Procurement Services.

Combined Policies

The Financial Exigency Policy (No. 2.55) has been combined with the Abandonment of Academic Positions or Programs Policy (No. 2.56, http://legal.uth.tmc.edu/hoop/02/2_56.html). For questions regarding this policy, contact the Office of the President.

Deleted Policies

The following policies have been deleted as they relate to purchasing procedures. For information refer to HOOP Policy 1.04 Authority to Execute Contracts and Make Purchase or the Purchasing Procedures. For questions regarding procedures related to purchasing, contact Procurement Services.

Updated August 14, 2008


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