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
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Disclosure of Interested Parties by Persons Contracting with Governmental Entities
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 … [Read more...] about Disclosure of Interested Parties by Persons Contracting with Governmental Entities
Procurement and the 85th Texas Legislative Session
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 – Prohibits contracts with … [Read more...] about Procurement and the 85th Texas Legislative Session
Procurement-Is it Legal to use this Purchasing Cooperative?
Using cooperative purchasing contracts can save significant time and money for county governments. It is necessary for cooperatives to operate transparently, providing information for members. If the needed information is not posted, the cooperative should make the requested information available for members when requested. There are many cooperatives based in different … [Read more...] about Procurement-Is it Legal to use this Purchasing Cooperative?
Am I Seeing Double? Part Two of a Two-Part Series
Texas Government Code Chapter 2267... and 2267 By Narita Holmes Former Ector County Purchasing Agent No! There really are two Chapter 2267 sections in the Texas Government Code that have an impact on counties. During the Regular Session of the 82nd Legislature in 2011, two separate bills were passed with the same chapter number in the Government Code. Both sections … [Read more...] about Am I Seeing Double? Part Two of a Two-Part Series