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Disclosure of Interested Parties by Persons Contracting with Governmental Entities

December 28, 2020 by County Progress

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 […]

Filed Under: County Purchasing, Feature Story Tagged With: disclosure of interest, Purchasing

Key Concept: Competitive Bidding

December 1, 2020 by Sarah L

QUESTION: What are the statutory regulations regarding competitive bidding? MAIN REFERENCE POINT: Texas Local Government Code Chapter 262 – The County Purchasing Act KEY ADDITIONAL REFERENCE POINTS (Note: There are many more laws that impact County purchasing.): Local Government Code Chapter 271, subchapters B, C and D, relating to competitive bidding on certain public works […]

Filed Under: Key Concept Tagged With: Competitive Bidding, Purchasing

Conflicts of Interest in Procurement: These Could Make Headline News!

December 1, 2020 by County Progress

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. […]

Filed Under: County Purchasing, Feature Story Tagged With: conflict of interest, Procurement, Purchasing

KEY CONCEPT: Public Finance Options

August 1, 2020 by County Progress

KEY QUESTION: Can a county finance debt?

MAIN REFERENCE POINTS: Article XI, Section 7 of the Texas Constitution – a county that borrows money is required to establish an interest and sinking fund. Texas Government Code Chapter 1251 – bond election provisions. Texas Government Code Chapter 1431 – authorizes the issuance of tax notes. Texas Local Government Code Chapter 271, Subchapter C […]

Filed Under: Funding, Key Concept, Public Finance Tagged With: bond election, County Finance, Purchasing

KEY CONCEPT: Competitive Bidding During a Disaster

July 1, 2020 by County Progress

KEY QUESTION: Are there exemptions to the competitive bidding requirements during a disaster?

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 […]

Filed Under: Key Concept Tagged With: Competitive Bidding, Purchasing

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