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TX HB2857

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Carl Tepper

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "personal property" for political subdivision purchasing to include "consultation" and "assistance" as part of materials and labor that can be acquired

  • Allows governmental agencies to contract for consultation and assistance services that are incident to the installation or use of personal property, not just installation alone

  • Broadens contracting authority so that services related to ongoing "use" of personal property (not just initial installation) can be included in personal property acquisitions

  • Effective date is September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to purchase or other acquisition of personal property by a political subdivision.

Property Interests

Last Action

Placed on General State Calendar

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Intergovernmental Affairs3/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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