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TX HB223
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Giovanni Capriglione
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AI Summary
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Removes the exemption from competitive bidding requirements for municipal procurement of lobbying, government relations, or similar services intended to directly or indirectly influence state or federal lawmakers
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Municipalities must now follow standard competitive procurement procedures under Chapter 252 of the Local Government Code when hiring lobbyists or government relations consultants
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Other personal, professional, and planning services remain exempt from competitive bidding requirements
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Applies only to procurement contracts made on or after September 1, 2025
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Passed the House 92-56 on May 7, 2025, and the Senate 19-12 with amendments on May 28, 2025; House concurred in Senate amendments 103-28 on May 30, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to competitive requirements for a procurement by a municipality for lobbying, government relations, or similar services.
Purchasing
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025