When it comes to county government purchasing, the statutes contain many requirements that must be met. These requirements are scattered throughout the statutes – not just in the section known as the County Purchasing Act – and change each time the Texas Legislature meets. It is the duty of every county official to follow these laws. Many counties rely on procurement … [Read more...] about Do’s and Don’ts of County Purchasing
County Purchasing
Do’s and Don’ts of County Purchasing
When it comes to county government purchasing, the statutes contain many requirements that must be met. These requirements are scattered throughout the statutes – not just in the section known as the County Purchasing Act – and change each time the Texas Legislature meets. It is the duty of every county official to follow these laws. Many counties rely on procurement … [Read more...] about Do’s and Don’ts of County Purchasing
Disclosure of Interested Parties by Persons Contracting with Governmental Entities
Government Code 2252, 84th, 85th and 86th Legislative Sessions
During the 84th Legislative Session in 2015, House Bill 1295 was passed and signed into law, despite concerns expressed by local government officials and procurement professionals. The bill added Section 2252.908 to the Government Code. A governmental entity may not enter into a contract that requires a vote by the governing body of the entity before the contract may be … [Read more...] about Disclosure of Interested Parties by Persons Contracting with Governmental Entities
Conflicts of Interest in Procurement: These Could Make Headline News!
When counties make the headlines, it is sometimes due to actions that result from conflicts of interest in procurement, or the appearance of conflict. It is good practice to review the requirements in the Texas statutes related to conflict of interest and ensure that officials and employees of the county avoid violations of the statutes. According to Government Code 572.001, … [Read more...] about Conflicts of Interest in Procurement: These Could Make Headline News!
Changes in Purchasing-Related Statutes of Special Interest to Counties
During the 86th Legislative Session, a number of laws passed that require specific actions to keep the county in compliance with purchasing-related statutes. H.B. = House Bill S.B. = Senate Bill • H.B. 440 – governs use of unspent proceeds of issued general obligation bonds. • H.B. 793 – amends H.B. 89 (2017) to limit the applicability of the prohibition on certain … [Read more...] about Changes in Purchasing-Related Statutes of Special Interest to Counties