Government Code 2252, 84th and 85th 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 … [Read more...] about Disclosure of Interested Parties by Persons Contracting with Governmental Entities
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Purchasing Statutes of Special Interest to Counties
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. B. 9 – established … [Read more...] about Purchasing Statutes of Special Interest to Counties