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TX HB4748
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Pat Curry
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AI Summary
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Exempts contracts for professional services (as defined in Section 2254.002) from state agency purchasing requirements under Chapter 2156 of the Government Code
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Establishes a new "Multiple Award Purchasing Procedure" allowing the comptroller or state agencies to award contracts to more than one vendor for similar goods or services to ensure adequate delivery, service, or product compatibility
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Requires agencies using multiple award contracts to prepare written justification for the procedure, disclose their intent and award criteria in the solicitation, and document the method used to determine best value to the state
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Permits secondary solicitation competitions among vendors already awarded multiple award contracts to determine best value before placing individual orders
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Takes effect September 1, 2025; passed the House 121-4 on May 16, 2025 and the Senate 31-0 on May 27, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to state agency purchasing methods and procedures, including a state agency multiple award contract purchasing procedure.
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025