The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
MAIN REFERENCE POINT: Texas Local Government Code, Purchasing and Contracting Authority of Counties, Chapter 262, Section 262.024 TALKING POINTS: State law requires that public entities engage in competitive bidding. Sealed bids or proposals are required for purchases over $50,000. According to the statute, “A contract for the purchase of any of the following items is […]
With the next legislative session only a few months away, we can expect to see further changes in laws impacting procurement which will require careful attention to detail. During the 85th Legislative Session in 2017, several laws passed that require special wording be included in specifications to keep the county in compliance with purchasing statutes.
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 professionals in their county to stay current on these laws and ensure that purchases are properly administered.
Government Code 2252, 84th and 85th Legislative Sessions By Narita Holmes Government Procurement and Compliance Consultant Former Ector County Purchasing Agent During the 84th Legislative Session (2015), despite concerns expressed by local government officials and procurement professionals, House Bill 1295 was passed and signed into law. The bill added Section 2252.908 to the Government […]
By Narita Holmes Government Procurement and Compliance Consultant Former Ector County Purchasing Agent As we review the actions completed by the 85th Texas Legislature, there are several bills of note for Texas counties. Some of these will impact the specifications for related products or services. (H.B. = House Bill; S.B.= Senate Bill) H.B. 89 – […]
