HB 233
87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the prohibition on governmental entities adopting certain regulations governing the use of certain building products, materials, or methods.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 263
87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to rest breaks for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity; providing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 540
87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to require a labor peace agreement as a condition of engaging in a commercial transaction with the municipality or county.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 633
87-0 (2021)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to the use of certain data collected by the Texas Workforce Commission to determine general prevailing wage rates for certain public work contracts.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 692
87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to retainage requirements for certain public works construction projects.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 751
87-0 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to purchasing of cloud computing services by a political subdivision.
House: County Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 863
87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the prevailing wage for work associated with public work contracts; authorizing a penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 965
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of uniform general conditions for building construction contracts entered into by school districts and the composition of the committee that reviews uniform general conditions.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1096
87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to the taxation of a leasehold or other possessory interest in a public facility granted by a public facility corporation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1428
87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to procurement by a political subdivision of a contingent fee contract for legal services.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1476
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to a vendor's remedies for nonpayment of a contract with this state or a political subdivision of this state.
House: State Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1496
87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, GarySponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to requiring school districts to report management fees under certain cooperative purchasing contracts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 1649
87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to bids or proposals required for insurance and risk pool contracts entered into by a school district, municipality, or county.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1739
87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to certain contracts regarding airports operated by or on behalf of a local government.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 1865
87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to encouraging economic development through preferences for residents of this state and certain goods or services manufactured in this state and offered for sale by Texas bidders.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2581
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kacal, KyleSponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to civil works projects and other construction projects of governmental entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2913
87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the posting of certain contracts to the Internet websites of governmental bodies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4101
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a governmental entity to limit bidding on certain public contracts to bidders that are small businesses.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4229
87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the use of competitive sealed proposals for certain construction projects.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4437
87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain counties to consider a prospective contractor's principal place of business when awarding certain contracts.
House: County Affairs
Received from the House
SB 58
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Turner, John
Relating to purchasing of cloud computing services by a political subdivision.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
SB 59
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the advertising and promotion of a state purchasing program for local governments.
House: State Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
SB 338
87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, BeverlySponsor: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of uniform general conditions for building construction contracts entered into by school districts and the composition of the committee that reviews uniform general conditions.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 515
87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to procurement by a political subdivision of a contingent fee contract for legal services.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 518
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to the use of certain data collected by the Texas Workforce Commission to determine general prevailing wage rates for certain public work contracts.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Point of order sustained
SB 779
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the selection of forensic science professional services by governmental entities.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 929
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the posting of certain contracts to the Internet websites of governmental bodies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1097
87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to retainage requirements for certain public works construction projects.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1098
87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to certain contracts regarding airports and associated air navigation facilities operated by or on behalf of a local government.
Senate: Transportation
Meeting cancelled
SB 1400
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to encouraging economic development through preferences for residents of this state and certain goods or services manufactured in this state and offered for sale by Texas bidders.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1597
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to requiring school districts to report management fees under certain cooperative purchasing contracts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 246
87-2 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to a prohibition on certain companies that receive government contracts from requiring employees to receive a vaccination.
Filed
HB 14
87-3 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on certain companies that receive government contracts from requiring employees to receive a vaccination.
Filed
HB 169
87-3 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to a prohibition on certain governmental contracts with companies that require employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 7
86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to disaster preparation for state agencies and political subdivisions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 28
86-0 (2019)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to the prevailing wage for work associated with public work contracts; authorizing a penalty.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 641
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to consideration of location of an offeror's principal place of business in awarding certain municipal contracts.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 728
86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to litigation involving certain defects in school district instructional facilities and enforcement of certain duties following that litigation; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1416
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to requirements for building construction contracts entered into by public school districts.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1473
86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to disclosure of certain relationships with local government officers and vendors.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1696
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the preference given by state and local governmental entities to agricultural products produced or grown in this state.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HB 1716
86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to certain public facilities financed, owned, and operated by a public facility corporation.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1734
86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to litigation involving certain defects in school district facilities and enforcement of certain duties following that litigation; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2135
86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to retainage requirements for certain public works construction projects.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2175
86-0 (2019)
Author: Leman, Ben
Relating to the threshold contract amount at which a county is required to engage in a competitive purchasing procedure for certain purchases.
House: County Affairs
Received from the House
HB 2439
86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to certain regulations adopted by governmental entities for the building products, materials, or methods used in the construction or renovation of residential or commercial buildings.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2585
86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to civil works projects and other construction projects of governmental entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 2796
86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to the use of certain data collected by the Texas Workforce Commission to determine general prevailing wage rates for certain public work contracts.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 2886
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the requirement for payment bonds from certain public work contractors.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2986
86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to purchasing of cloud computing services by a political subdivision.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3439
86-0 (2019)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to require a labor peace agreement as a condition of engaging in a commercial transaction with the municipality or county.
House: Urban Affairs
Postponed
HB 3592
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to qualifying projects for public-private partnerships.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3898
86-0 (2019)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the authority of a county to require electronic bids or proposals for competitive bidding.
House: County Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 4288
86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to use of a program manager for certain public works projects.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 124
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the authority of a county to require electronic bids or proposals for competitive bidding.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 521
86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to prohibiting certain solicitation responses and contracts resulting from a school district or open-enrollment charter school solicitation for goods or services.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 788
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the preference given by state and local governmental entities to agricultural products produced or grown in this state.
Senate: Agriculture
Referred to Agriculture
SB 1266
86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to certain regulations adopted by governmental entities for the building products, materials, or methods used in the construction of residential or commercial structures.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1297
86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, BeverlySponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the adoption of uniform general conditions for building construction contracts entered into by school districts and the composition of the committee that reviews uniform general conditions.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1342
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the use of certain data collected by the Texas Workforce Commission to determine general prevailing wage rates for certain public work contracts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1456
86-0 (2019)
Author: Flores, Peter
Relating to the requirement for performance bonds from certain public work contractors.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1503
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to civil works projects and other construction projects of governmental entities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1634
86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to require a labor peace agreement as a condition of engaging in a commercial transaction with the municipality or county.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1689
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the creation and use of public facilities corporations.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1720
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Leman, Ben
Relating to the threshold contract amount at which a county is required to engage in a competitive purchasing procedure for certain purchases.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1861
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to certain public facilities financed, owned, and operated by a public facility corporation.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1901
86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the encouragement of intra-state commerce.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1917
86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the prevailing wage for work associated with public work contracts; authorizing a penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 101
85-0 (2017)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the development of and contracting for reclaimed water facilities in certain municipalities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 622
85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the applicability of project design and construction requirements to development corporations created by governmental entities subject to those requirements.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
HB 863
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to safety training for employees performing construction work under a contract with a governmental entity; providing administrative penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 1558
85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron
Relating to purchasing and contracting practices of coordinated county transportation authorities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1571
85-0 (2017)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to energy savings performance contracts.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1701
85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the presentation of the investment policy of certain governmental entities to a business organization that conducts investment transactions for the entity.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2654
85-0 (2017)
Author: Stucky, Lynn | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the personal liability of certain elected officials under local government programs to fund water and energy savings improvements through assessments.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2780
85-0 (2017)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of iron and steel products made in the United States for certain governmental entity projects.
House: State Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of
HB 3020
85-0 (2017)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to contracting and purchasing of certain governmental entities and development corporations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3252
85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to certain contracting requirements for certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 3326
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to job order contracting by governmental entities.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 3347
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to before-school and after-school programs established by public school districts.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3357
85-0 (2017)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to the prevailing wage for work associated with public work contracts; authorizing a penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3434
85-0 (2017)
Author: Koop, Linda | et. al.
Relating to relating to requirements for building construction contracts entered into by public school districts.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3486
85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to requirements regarding commissioning agent fees related to school district contracts for construction services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3913
85-0 (2017)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to retainage requirements for certain public works construction projects.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HR 2552
85-0 (2017)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1289.
Reported enrolled
HR 2573
85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 533.
Reported enrolled
SB 60
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the preference given by state and local governmental entities, including public institutions of higher education, to agricultural products produced, processed, or grown in this state.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 475
85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, José | et. al.
Relating to safety training for employees performing construction work under a contract with a governmental entity; providing administrative penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 675
85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the development of and contracting for reclaimed water facilities in certain municipalities.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1179
85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Simmons, Ron
Relating to purchasing and contracting practices of coordinated county transportation authorities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
SB 1289
85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of iron and steel products made in the United States for certain governmental entity projects.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1382
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to energy savings performance contracts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1980
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to performance bonds for certain public improvements in certain municipalities.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Industry
SB 2233
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to contracting and purchasing of certain governmental entities and development corporations.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SR 911
85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 533.
Reported enrolled
SR 918
85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 1289.
Reported enrolled
SB 47
85-1 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to performance bonds for certain public improvements in certain municipalities.
Filed
SB 121
85-1 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting governmental contracts with a company engaged in planning, constructing, or maintaining the border wall between the United States and Mexico.
Filed
HB 23
84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to disclosure of certain relationships with local government officers and vendors; creating criminal offenses.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 88
84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 208
84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of project design and construction requirements to economic development corporations created by governmental entities subject to those requirements.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Considered in Calendars
HB 389
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the Montgomery County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 739
84-0 (2015)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to requiring governmental entities to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program or E-verify.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 932
84-0 (2015)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the evaluation and ranking of similar offers submitted to a governmental entity for certain construction-related contracts.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 1073
84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to consideration of a bidder's principal place of business in awarding certain county contracts.
House: County Affairs
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 1184
84-0 (2015)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to authorizing certain utility cost savings and alternative fuel programs as eligible for local government energy savings performance contracts.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1410
84-0 (2015)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to consideration of a bidder's principal place of business by public junior college districts in awarding certain contracts.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
HB 1486
84-0 (2015)
Author: Galindo, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to a prohibition on a vendor contact with a member of the board of trustees of certain independent school districts during the procurement process.
House: Public Education Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 2001
84-0 (2015)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to interlocal contracts between a governmental entity and a purchasing cooperative.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 2049
84-0 (2015)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to indemnification and duties of engineers and architects under certain governmental contracts.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2636
84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to rest breaks for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2679
84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, DanSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the powers of a public facility corporation.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3193
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bernal, DiegoSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to consideration of location of an offeror's principal place of business in awarding certain municipal contracts.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3528
84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to change orders for certain local government contracts.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3688
84-0 (2015)
Author: Frank, James
Relating to the process for the selection of construction managers-at-risk used by governmental entities.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 3939
84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the requirements for construction contracts for certain public works projects.
House: Business & Industry
Withdrawn from schedule
SB 12
84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to alternative fuel fleets of certain governmental entities, including funding for motor vehicles, infrastructure, and equipment.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 39
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the preference given by state and local governmental entities, including public institutions of higher education, to agricultural products produced or grown in this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 154
84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to rest breaks for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 333
84-0 (2015)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the Montgomery County Hospital District.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 408
84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to consideration of a bidder's principal place of business in awarding certain county contracts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 506
84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision of this state to execute certain contracts for the use or acquisition of personal property.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 799
84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to indemnification and duties of engineers and architects under certain governmental contracts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1199
84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to consideration of a bidder's principal place of business by public junior college districts in awarding certain contracts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1266
84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the powers of a public facility corporation.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 1272
84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to requirements regarding certain purchasing and contracting guidelines for open-enrollment charter schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1274
84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the authorization for a county to establish a wage higher than the state minimum wage for competitive procurement requirements in a specific contract.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1281
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the authority of a local government to participate in a cooperative purchasing program with local governments of this state or another state.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1435
84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to a prohibition on vendor contact with a member of the board of trustees of an independent school district during the procurement process.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1460
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the evaluation and ranking of similar offers submitted to a governmental entity for certain construction-related contracts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1998
84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to consideration of location of an offeror's principal place of business in awarding certain municipal contracts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 123
83-0 (2013)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Relating to an interlocal contract between a governmental entity and a purchasing cooperative to purchase roofing materials or services.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 493
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to safety training for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
HB 712
83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, JimSponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the responsibility for keeping fire-fighting equipment furnished to a volunteer fire department by a county in good working order.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 731
83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to rest breaks for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 768
83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, DonnaSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the application of the public and private facilities and infrastructure contracting requirements to technology facilities.
House: Technology Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 1373
83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to consideration of a bidder's principal place of business by public junior college districts in awarding certain contracts.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 1447
83-0 (2013)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to requiring governmental entities to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program or E-verify.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1730
83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program, or E-verify.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2033
83-0 (2013)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to contract award considerations by certain conservation and reclamation districts.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2528
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the preference given by state and local governmental entities to agricultural products produced or grown in this state.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 2536
83-0 (2013)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the composition of certain regional transportation authority subregional boards.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 2704
83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to bids for construction contracts for certain conservation and reclamation districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2847
83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James
Relating to the composition of the Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities and certain contract requirements for political subdivisions of this state.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 2958
83-0 (2013)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of project design and construction requirements to agencies or instrumentalities of, or agreements between, governmental entities subject to those requirements.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3202
83-0 (2013)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the selection process for construction managers-at-risk used by local governments.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
HB 3248
83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the use of jail commissary proceeds in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 3511
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ritter, AllanSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the adjudication of certain claims under a written contract with a special-purpose district or authority or local governmental entity.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 3681
83-0 (2013)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the acceptance of bids for certain contracts for improvements to real property from a person who received compensation for participating in the preparation of the bidding specifications.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3830
83-0 (2013)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the applicability of certain public works contracting requirements.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
SB 167
83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to safety training for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 341
83-0 (2013)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to rest breaks for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 438
83-0 (2013)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Relating to an interlocal contract between a governmental entity and a purchasing cooperative to purchase roofing materials or services.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 756
83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the responsibility for keeping fire-fighting equipment furnished to a volunteer fire department by a county in good working order.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1063
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the inclusion of natural gas as a public facility for a public facility corporation.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1107
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the preference given by state and local governmental entities to agricultural products produced or grown in this state.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Government Organization
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1430
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the applicability of certain public works contracting requirements.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
SB 1570
83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to consideration of a bidder's principal place of business by public junior college districts in awarding certain contracts.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1604
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to asset management and acquisition by institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 39
83-1 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the preference given by state and local governmental entities to agricultural products produced or grown in this state.
Filed
HB 140
82-0 (2011)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to requiring state contractors and grant recipients to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program, or E-verify; adding a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 178
82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to requiring governmental entities to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program or E-verify.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 497
82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to competitive bidding by school districts for professional services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 507
82-0 (2011)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to notice for certain transactions involving local government entities in populous counties.
House: Technology
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 679
82-0 (2011)
Author: Button, AngieSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to change order approval requirements for certain political subdivisions of the state.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 782
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, YvonneSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to a requirement that certain bond issuers obtain an appraisal of property that is to be purchased with bond proceeds.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 800
82-0 (2011)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Relating to an interlocal contract between a governmental entity and a purchasing cooperative to purchase roofing materials or services.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Point of order sustained
HB 902
82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to consideration of a bidder's principal place of business in awarding certain municipal contracts.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 1082
82-0 (2011)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to authority for certain school districts to provide public notice by posting the notice on the district's Internet website.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1189
82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to school district consideration of a vendor's principal place of business in making a contract award determination.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1283
82-0 (2011)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to consideration of a bidder's principal place of business in awarding certain municipal contracts.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 1500
82-0 (2011)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to allowing the commissioners court of a county to deliberate in a closed meeting regarding business and financial issues related to a contract being negotiated.
House: County Affairs Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective immediately
HB 1650
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to a preference in governmental purchasing for building materials offered by resident bidders.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
HB 1694
82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the purchasing and contracting authority of certain governmental entities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1869
82-0 (2011)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to local governments that may consider a bidder's principal place of business when awarding a contract.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2195
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to requirements for certain arrangements or agreements of certain regional transportation authorities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 2223
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, YvonneSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the contracts of certain regional transportation authorities that are required to be competitively bid.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2233
82-0 (2011)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to certain contracts entered into by school districts for another entity to provide food services at one or more district schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 2930
82-0 (2011)
Author: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to contracting for and making purchases with proceeds from a commissary for the use of inmates in the jails of certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 3020
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to rest breaks for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 3071
82-0 (2011)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to contract award considerations by certain conservation and reclamation districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 84
82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to requiring governmental entities and contractors with governmental entities to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program, or E-verify.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 413
82-0 (2011)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the purchasing and contracting authority of counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 640
82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to consideration of a bidder's principal place of business in awarding certain municipal contracts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1113
82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to certain contracts entered into by school districts for another entity to provide food services at one or more district schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1389
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to safety training for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1393
82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the use of contracts by local governments to purchase electricity.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1488
82-0 (2011)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the purchasing and contracting practices of junior college districts; providing criminal penalties.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1558
82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to change order approval requirements for certain political subdivisions of the state.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 1559
82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to requirements for certain arrangements or agreements of certain regional transportation authorities.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
SB 1679
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to consideration of a bidder's principal place of business in awarding certain municipal contracts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1765
82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Jose
Relating to rest breaks for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1865
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to contract award considerations by certain conservation and reclamation districts.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1866
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to the selection of providers of professional services by governmental entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 6
82-1 (2011)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the foundation curriculum, the establishment of the instructional materials allotment, the adoption, review, and purchase of instructional materials and technological equipment for public schools, and the administration of state assessment instruments to public school students.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 40
82-1 (2011)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to an interlocal contract between a governmental entity and a purchasing cooperative to purchase roofing materials or services.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
HB 78
81-0 (2009)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the amount of a county expenditure for which competitive bidding is required.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 117
81-0 (2009)
Author: Heflin, Joe
Relating to the amount of a county expenditure for which competitive bidding is required.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 473
81-0 (2009)
Author: Lewis, TryonSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to procurement methods of the Ector County Hospital District for the construction, rehabilitation, alteration, or repair of certain projects.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 658
81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to requiring governmental entities to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 667
81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the procurement methods authorized for public projects by certain local governments.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 707
81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the award of certain municipal contracts.
House: Urban Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 987
81-0 (2009)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to competitive procurement requirements for local governments.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1441
81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the relationship between and operation of the Texas Education Agency and regional education service centers.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1887
81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to competitive bidding by school districts for professional services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1972
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hamilton, MikeSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to contracts and purchases by certain navigation districts.
House: Transportation Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
HB 2082
81-0 (2009)
Author: Isett, CarlSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to consideration of contract amount and bidder's principal place of business in awarding certain municipal contracts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2106
81-0 (2009)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to contracts by governmental entities and related professional services and to public works performance and payment bonds.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2174
81-0 (2009)
Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.
Relating to governmental agency contracts that involve the production of cement.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 2314
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gattis, DanSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the designation of the Texas Department of Transportation as the contracting agent for certain airports.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2355
81-0 (2009)
Author: Kent, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of cement or cement products by certain governmental entities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 2573
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Relating to the amount of a county expenditure for which competitive bidding is required.
House: County Affairs
Postponed
HB 2725
81-0 (2009)
Author: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to the posting by a governmental entity on an Internet website of information relating to certain business relationships and to venue for and prosecution by the attorney general of offenses related to the disclosure of those relationships.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2737
81-0 (2009)
Author: Bolton, Valinda | et. al.
Relating to the sale of used, surplus, or salvage property and firefighting equipment by an emergency services district.
House: County Affairs Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HB 3057
81-0 (2009)
Author: Castro, JoaquinSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the use by a metropolitan rapid transit authority of the construction manager-at-risk method for the construction, rehabilitation, alteration, or repair of a facility.
House: County Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3487
81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the purchasing and contracting authority of counties; providing penalties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3557
81-0 (2009)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the waiver of sovereign immunity from certain suits by certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3668
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hopson, ChuckSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the injunction of municipal purchasing contracts.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 4013
81-0 (2009)
Author: Weber, Randy
Relating to exempting certain school districts from certain laws and rules.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4033
81-0 (2009)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to the provision of assistance by the Texas Ethics Commission in the reporting of political contributions and expenditures made in connection with offices of and measures proposed by local governmental entities and of expenditures made in connection with attempts to influence the actions of local governmental entities.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4274
81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the sale of certain goods and services by a political subdivision.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 229
81-0 (2009)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the procurement methods authorized for public projects by certain local governments.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 253
81-0 (2009)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the amount of a county expenditure for which competitive bidding is required.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 447
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the award of certain municipal contracts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 508
81-0 (2009)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the consideration of the location of a bidder's principal place of business for certain municipal contracts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 615
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Relating to allowing a county to consider health insurance benefits provided by a bidder to its employees when awarding a purchasing contract.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Co-author authorized
SB 624
81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to competitive procurement and change order requirements for local governments.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 857
81-0 (2009)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to the purchasing and contracting practices of junior college districts; providing criminal penalties.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1110
81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to contracts by governmental entities and related professional services and to public works performance and payment bonds.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 1467
81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to governmental agency contracts that involve the production of cement.
Senate: Government Organization
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 2054
81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to contracts and purchases by certain navigation districts.
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Referred to International Relations and Trade
SB 2145
81-0 (2009)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to publication of notice for certain transactions involving local governmental entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2437
81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the use by a metropolitan rapid transit authority of the construction manager-at-risk method for the construction, rehabilitation, alteration, or repair of a facility.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 2587
81-0 (2009)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the waiver of sovereign immunity from certain suits by certain municipalities.
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Received from the Senate
HB 273
80-0 (2007)
Author: Truitt, VickiSponsor: Harris, Chris | et. al.
Relating to certain contracts and purchasing procedures for school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 291
80-0 (2007)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to requiring governmental entities and contractors with governmental entities to participate in the federal work authorization program; providing a penalty.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 447
80-0 (2007)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to contracts by governmental entities and related professional services and to public works performance and payment bonds.
House: Government Reform Senate: Government Organization
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 507
80-0 (2007)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the submission and opening of bids, proposals, and statements of qualifications for contracts involving school district facilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 576
80-0 (2007)
Author: Smith, WayneSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the bid bond form of bid deposit for certain special district construction projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 730
80-0 (2007)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the notice of a municipality's or county's intention to issue certificates of obligation.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 908
80-0 (2007)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to requiring governmental entities and contractors with governmental entities to verify employee information through the federal work authorization program.
House: Government Reform
Referred to Government Reform
HB 1491
80-0 (2007)
Author: Woolley, BeverlySponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to disclosure of certain relationships with local government officers.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1536
80-0 (2007)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to job order contracts entered into by school districts, public institutions of higher education, navigation districts, and certain other governmental entities.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
HB 1690
80-0 (2007)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the provision of a preference in certain state and school district construction contracts for contractors that provide health benefits to employees.
House: Government Reform
Referred to Government Reform
HB 1764
80-0 (2007)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the purchasing methods available to a county when paying with certain funds.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1886
80-0 (2007)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the procurement methods of certain political subdivisions and certain other entities for the construction, rehabilitation, alteration, or repair of certain projects.
House: Government Reform Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2373
80-0 (2007)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the purchasing and contracting practices of junior college districts; providing criminal penalties.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2411
80-0 (2007)
Author: Strama, MarkSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to school district depositories.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2626
80-0 (2007)
Author: Murphy, JimSponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to purchases made at the campus level in certain school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2641
80-0 (2007)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the selection of depositories for certain county funds, including funds held by a county or district clerk.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2677
80-0 (2007)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to financial advisors retained by political subdivisions for the issuance of bonds.
House: County Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 2698
80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to delegate the approval of change orders.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2741
80-0 (2007)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente
Relating to the selection of depositories for certain county funds, including funds held by a county or district clerk.
House: County Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2749
80-0 (2007)
Author: Veasey, MarcSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the award of a contract by an airport authority created by certain municipalities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2977
80-0 (2007)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to disposing of salvage personal property and purchasing by navigation districts.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 3054
80-0 (2007)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to the adjudication of claims arising under written contracts with local governmental entities.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
HB 3481
80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to disclosure and availability of certain information concerning certain officers of regional water planning groups.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3506
80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the authority of a municipality to enter into contracts without competitive bidding; making conforming changes.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3516
80-0 (2007)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to publication of notice for certain transactions involving local governmental entities.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3517
80-0 (2007)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to competitive purchasing requirements for local governments.
House: Government Reform Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 3555
80-0 (2007)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon
Relating to the procedures for awarding certain contracts financed by certificates of obligation.
House: Government Reform
Referred to Government Reform
HB 3755
80-0 (2007)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to the procurement methods of municipal water utilities for the design, construction, rehabilitation, alteration, or repair of certain projects.
House: Government Reform
Referred to Government Reform
SB 116
80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to requiring governmental entities and contractors with governmental entities to participate in the federal work authorization program; providing a penalty.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 356
80-0 (2007)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to contracts by governmental entities for construction projects and related professional services and to public works performance and payment bonds.
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
SB 373
80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to standards for vendors that sell, lease, or license education technology products to school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1064
80-0 (2007)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the purchasing and contracting practices of junior college districts; providing criminal penalties.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1114
80-0 (2007)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to purchases made at the campus level in certain school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1531
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to navigation districts and the navigation and canal commission, including disposing of salvage or surplus personal property and purchasing by a district.
House: Transportation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1618
80-0 (2007)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Veasey, Marc
Relating to the award of a contract by an airport authority created by certain municipalities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1765
80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the authority of a municipality to enter into contracts without competitive bidding; making conforming changes.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 664
79-0 (2005)
Author: Isett, CarlSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to consideration of a bidder's principal place of business in awarding certain municipal and school district contracts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 731
79-0 (2005)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to an electronic requisition system for counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 914
79-0 (2005)
Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to disclosure and availability of certain information concerning certain local government officers and vendors; providing criminal penalties.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1562
79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, NormaSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the authority of a local government to enter into an interlocal contract with a federally recognized Indian tribe.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1606
79-0 (2005)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the level of municipal participation in contracts with developers for public improvements.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1644
79-0 (2005)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to certain contracts, certificates of convenience and necessity, and municipal annexation of certain water-related districts or corporations.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1769
79-0 (2005)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to the purchasing and contracting authority of commissaries operated by sheriffs.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2039
79-0 (2005)
Author: Nixon, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the adjudication of claims arising under written contracts with local governmental entities.
House: Civil Practices Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2121
79-0 (2005)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to an electronic requisition system for counties.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2241
79-0 (2005)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to require a contract between a municipal utility district and the municipality before the district issues obligations.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 2361
79-0 (2005)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the use of a fixed rate of return in county jail commissary contracts.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 2525
79-0 (2005)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to contracts by governmental entities for construction projects and related professional services and to public works performance and payment bonds.
House: Government Reform Senate: Government Organization
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2661
79-0 (2005)
Author: Krusee, MikeSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the use of competitive sealed proposals for certain construction projects.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2694
79-0 (2005)
Author: AnchÃa, RafaelSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the eligibility of certain counties to use the competitive proposal procedure for certain purchases.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2695
79-0 (2005)
Author: AnchÃa, RafaelSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to allowing a county to consider health insurance benefits provided by a bidder to its employees when awarding a purchasing contract.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2828
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hamric, PeggySponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the powers and duties of a navigation district or port authority.
House: Transportation Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 2835
79-0 (2005)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the purchasing and contracting authority of commissaries operated by sheriffs.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 2990
79-0 (2005)
Author: Nixon, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the immunity of certain governmental entities from suits arising under certain contracts.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
HB 3361
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hunter, Bob
Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for certain job creation activities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3365
79-0 (2005)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to the use of excess proceeds of certificates of obligation.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HB 3384
79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, NormaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the authority of a junior college district or local workforce development board to contract under the Interlocal Cooperation Act.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 70
79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the provision of a preference in governmental purchasing decisions for vendors that provide health benefits to employees.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 748
79-0 (2005)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the use of funds received by certain special purpose districts under a contract with a municipality.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 861
79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the level of municipal participation in contracts with developers for public improvements.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 901
79-0 (2005)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the authority of a water control and improvement district or a municipal utility district to enter into a contract to convey property to another water district or water supply corporation.
Senate: Natural Resources
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 1068
79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to an electronic requisition system for counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
SB 1191
79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the adjudication of claims arising under written contracts with local governmental entities.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 1214
79-0 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the selection and retention of an insurance broker by certain counties; imposing an administrative penalty.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1335
79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to authorizing certain municipally owned water utilities to use the design-build method of construction to construct a water desalination plant.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1786
79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to the powers and duties of a navigation district or port authority.
House: Transportation Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 15
79-2 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to contracting and ethics issues of governmental entities; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 31
79-3 (2006)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the provision of a preference in governmental purchasing decisions for vendors that provide health benefits to employees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 211
78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, FredSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the purchase of insurance by certain municipalities through competitive bidding and proposal procedures.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 397
78-0 (2003)
Author: Mowery, Anna
Relating to the procedure for the issuance by a municipality or county of certain certificates of obligation.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 655
78-0 (2003)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the sale of property by a defense base development authority.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 790
78-0 (2003)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to the purchase of goods and services by county purchasing agents.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1061
78-0 (2003)
Author: Griggs, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to municipal officer and employee participation in state travel services contracts.
House: Government Reform Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1154
78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the authority of counties and municipalities to contract for services to collect forfeited bail bonds.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1222
78-0 (2003)
Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.
Relating to purchasing contracts awarded by public school districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1288
78-0 (2003)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to the awarding of contracts by municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1780
78-0 (2003)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to payment to a subcontractor under a public work contract.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2242
78-0 (2003)
Author: Smith, WayneSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to notice sent by a local government after a mandatory pre-bid conference.
House: County Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2295
78-0 (2003)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to municipal contracts regarding public improvements and purchasing.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2311
78-0 (2003)
Author: Krusee, Mike
Relating to granting regional mobility authorities the authority to contract through exclusive development agreements.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 2375
78-0 (2003)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to allowing local governments and school districts to prohibit contracts with delinquent taxpayers.
House: County Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 2493
78-0 (2003)
Author: Isett, CarlSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to consideration of a bidder's principal place of business in awarding certain municipal and school district contracts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Administration
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3028
78-0 (2003)
Author: Moreno, JoeSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to certain purchasing contracts of certain navigation districts and port authorities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 3032
78-0 (2003)
Author: Laney, James
Relating to purchasing preferences to Texas and United States products under certain state and local purchasing procedures.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3089
78-0 (2003)
Author: Dukes, DawnnaSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to competitive purchasing procedures for certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 3131
78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to requiring commissioners and vendors of the Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, Texas, to disclose certain financial relationships.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 232
78-0 (2003)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the purchase of goods and services by county purchasing agents.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 304
78-0 (2003)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Griggs, Bob
Relating to municipal officer and employee participation in state travel services contracts.
House: Government Reform Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
SB 376
78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, Jon | et. al.
Relating to small business development programs of navigation districts and port authorities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 440
78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to purchasing procedures for certain regional water authorities.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 689
78-0 (2003)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the awarding of contracts by municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Urban Affairs
SB 701
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the purchase of insurance by certain municipalities through competitive bidding and proposal procedures.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 709
78-0 (2003)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the ability of certain counties to use lease-purchase or licensing agreements.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 719
78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Corte, Frank
Relating to authorizing a defense base development authority to use alternative methods for contracting for public improvement projects.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 720
78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the sale by defense base development authorities of property located in an enterprise zone.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
SB 726
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Hill, Fred
Relating to the purchasing and contracting authority of an appraisal district; providing penalties.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 733
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ratliff, BillSponsor: Farabee, David
Relating to the purchase by certain local governments of an item from a local vendor.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 736
78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to form of the notice given by certain local governments under their purchasing and contracting procedures.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 850
78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to allowing local governments and school districts to prohibit contracts or other transactions with delinquent taxpayers.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 902
78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, ToddSponsor: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to the term of a contract between an appraisal district and the financial entity designated as the depository for the district.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1118
78-0 (2003)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Smith, Wayne
Relating to competitive bidding procedures for certain purchases by a local government.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
SB 1210
78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to consideration of a bidder's principal place of business in awarding certain municipal and school district contracts.
Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1229
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to competitive purchasing procedures for certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 1396
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to certain purchasing contracts of certain navigation districts and port authorities.
Senate: Natural Resources
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1617
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the level of municipal participation in contracts with developers for public improvements.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1849
78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to school district purchasing contracts.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
HB 6
78-1 (2003)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to the purchase by certain local governments of an item from a local vendor.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 52
78-1 (2003)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to consideration of a bidder's principal place of business in awarding certain municipal and school district contracts.
House: County Affairs
Meeting cancelled
HB 109
78-1 (2003)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to attendance at mandatory pre-bid conferences regarding certain purchases by local governments.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 197
77-0 (2001)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the threshold contract amount at which certain political subdivisions are required to engage in a competitive purchasing procedure.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 311
77-0 (2001)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the authority of a school district to select a sole broker of record for the purpose of purchasing insurance.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
HB 579
77-0 (2001)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to use a design-build contract for transportation projects.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 833
77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to the authority of a municipality to use a design-build contract for public facilities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 852
77-0 (2001)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to government purchasing using the reverse auction procedure.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 884
77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to an interlocal cooperation contract between a local government in this state and a local government in another state.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 969
77-0 (2001)
Author: Oliveira, ReneSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to local governments that may consider the location of a bidder's principal place of business in awarding contracts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1022
77-0 (2001)
Author: McCall, BrianSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the recording of expenditures of revenue from the municipal hotel occupancy tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1140
77-0 (2001)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the procurement by a governmental entity of professional interior design services.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1411
77-0 (2001)
Author: Walker, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the procurement methods a political subdivision or a related entity may use.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 1486
77-0 (2001)
Author: Najera, Manny
Relating to reviews by the comptroller or the state auditor of contracts involving state money.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1588
77-0 (2001)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the continuing educational requirements of county purchasing agents.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1619
77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, JesseSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to authorizing county purchasing agents to establish a county purchasing card program.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1890
77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, GlennSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to control of contracts and funds of a commissary for the county jail of certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1892
77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, GlennSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the threshold contract amount at which certain political subdivisions are required to engage in a competitive purchasing procedure and the criteria required to evaluate bidders in the competitive purchasing process.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Tagged
HB 1981
77-0 (2001)
Author: Farabee, DavidSponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to competitive purchasing procedures applying to certain purchases and contracts of governmental entities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1992
77-0 (2001)
Author: Marchant, Kenny
Relating to permitting a municipality to consider financing alternatives submitted in competitive bids.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 1993
77-0 (2001)
Author: Marchant, Kenny
Relating to the threshold contract amount at which certain political subdivisions are required to engage in a competitive purchasing procedure.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 2002
77-0 (2001)
Author: Walker, GarySponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to exempting the purchase of certain recreational services performed on county-owned land in certain counties from competitive bidding and competitive proposal procedures.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2318
77-0 (2001)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the use of electronically transmitted information in certain county and municipal procedures for the purchase, sale, or lease of items.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2486
77-0 (2001)
Author: Clark, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the purchasing and contracting authority of municipalities; providing penalties.
House: Urban Affairs
Record vote
HB 2506
77-0 (2001)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the authority of local governments to purchase electricity and energy services on behalf of citizens.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2863
77-0 (2001)
Author: Farabee, DavidSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the threshold contract amount at which a county and certain municipalities are required to engage in a competitive purchasing procedure for certain purchases.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2918
77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the advertising of competitive bids of certain local governments.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 2996
77-0 (2001)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to require bidders to attend pre-bid conferences as a condition for accepting a bid.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3204
77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, Jesse | et. al.
Relating to authorizing counties and municipalities to enter into contracts to provide services and accept payments through the Internet.
House: County Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HR 1384
77-0 (2001)
Author: Walker, Gary
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 510.
Reported enrolled
SB 155
77-0 (2001)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the authority of a municipality to use a design-build contract for public improvement projects and facilities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 201
77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Jones, Jesse
Relating to authorizing counties and municipalities to provide information and to enter into contracts for the payment of taxes, fees, or other charges through the Internet.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 221
77-0 (2001)
Author: Staples, ToddSponsor: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to government purchasing using the reverse auction procedure.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 227
77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to use a design-build contract for transportation projects.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Co-author authorized
SB 335
77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Jones, Jesse
Relating to an interlocal cooperation contract between a local government in this state and a local government in another state.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 510
77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.Sponsor: Walker, Gary
Relating to the procurement methods a political subdivision or a related entity or certain educational institutions may use.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 528
77-0 (2001)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to the recording of expenditures of revenue from the municipal hotel occupancy tax.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 630
77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to authorizing county purchasing agents to establish a county purchasing card program.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 871
77-0 (2001)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the receiving electronically of competitive bids by counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 872
77-0 (2001)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the advertising of competitive bids by counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 874
77-0 (2001)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to require bidders to attend pre-bid conferences as a condition for accepting a bid.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 999
77-0 (2001)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the continuing educational requirements of county purchasing agents.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 1225
77-0 (2001)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the advertising of competitive bids of certain local governments.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
HB 597
76-0 (1999)
Author: Flores, Kino | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to preference to Texas and United States products in purchasing by school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 800
76-0 (1999)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the purchase of a motor vehicle under an Interlocal Cooperation Act contract.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 1003
76-0 (1999)
Author: West, George | et. al.
Relating to the requirements for competitive bidding and proposal procedures in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1029
76-0 (1999)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the requirements for competitive bidding and proposal procedures in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 1506
76-0 (1999)
Author: McCall, BrianSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the disposal of surplus county property.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1542
76-0 (1999)
Author: Keffer, JimSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to purchasing requirements for school districts and junior college districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1627
76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, GlenSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to certain requirements for insurers that contract with municipalities.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1735
76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to exempting certain entities that perform cooperative purchasing for local governments from competitive bidding requirements.
House: County Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1757
76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to procurement by local governments and state agencies of certain automated systems through certain nonprofit organizations.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1790
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the procurement powers of navigation districts.
House: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
HB 2021
76-0 (1999)
Author: Janek, KyleSponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the requirements for purchasing in school districts that adopt site-based decision-making plans.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2122
76-0 (1999)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to competitive bid requirements for certain emergency services districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2235
76-0 (1999)
Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the issuance of installment sale obligations or lease-purchase obligations by certain municipalities.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2264
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to the qualifications of a county purchasing agent and to county purchasing procedures.
House: County Affairs
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 2466
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ramsay, Tom
Relating to the expenditure of revenue and interest derived from the municipal hotel occupancy tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2525
76-0 (1999)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to fees paid by school districts for professional services.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2662
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ramsay, TomSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the functions of certain county purchasing agents.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2729
76-0 (1999)
Author: Longoria, JohnSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to regional business certification programs for purchasing by political subdivisions.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2787
76-0 (1999)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the consideration of the location of a bidder's principal place of business in the award of contracts by certain local governments.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 3026
76-0 (1999)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to school district contracts and bonds.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3406
76-0 (1999)
Author: Williams, Thomas
Relating to the assessment or collection of ad valorem taxes by an entity other than the taxing unit imposing the taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3509
76-0 (1999)
Author: Marchant, Kenny
Relating to contracts by water districts with municipalities.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3543
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hodge, TerriSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to competitive bidding by mass transit authorities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3619
76-0 (1999)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to developer participation contracts.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 3676
76-0 (1999)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to the awarding of contracts for private projects for which municipal entities have provided funding.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3735
76-0 (1999)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to the awarding of contract(s) for private projects for which municipal entities have provided funding
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3802
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to the approval of certain long-term contracts of certain counties.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HR 1303
76-0 (1999)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1520.
Reported enrolled
SB 507
76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: West, George
Relating to the requirements for competitive bidding and proposal procedures in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 663
76-0 (1999)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the prohibition on discrimination in the award of public contracts.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 669
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ratliff, BillSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to certain contracting procedures for school districts and institutions of higher education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 795
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the disposition of surplus and salvage property of certain institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Ed. by President
SB 896
76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Carter, Bill
Relating to municipal participation in contracted developer cost.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
SB 1032
76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the functions of certain county purchasing agents.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1257
76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to developer participation contracts.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1325
76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to school district purchasing and bonds.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 1363
76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the acquisition of library materials by a junior college district.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1451
76-0 (1999)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the disposition of surplus and salvage property of certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1502
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lindsay, Jon | et. al.
Relating to the condemnation powers of navigation districts, the ability of navigation district or port authorities to form local government corporations and procurement powers of navigation districts.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 1520
76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the sale or transfer of property by certain governmental entities.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
SB 1599
76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to competitive bidding by certain mass transit authorities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to s/c on Infrastructure by Pres.
SB 1603
76-0 (1999)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: Ramsay, Tom
Relating to the receipt and expenditure of revenue derived from the municipal hotel occupancy tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1665
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lindsay, Jon | et. al.Sponsor: Moreno, Joe
Relating to the authority of certain navigation districts to acquire land, equipment, or improvements and issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1669
76-0 (1999)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to the qualifications of a county purchasing agent and to county purchasing procedures.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1709
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to fees paid by school districts for professional services.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1713
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the purchase of a motor vehicle under an Interlocal Cooperation Act contract.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to s/c on Infrastructure by Chair
SB 1730
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to contracts between commissioners courts and private vendors for certain corrections facilities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1820
76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the awarding of contract(s) for private projects for which municipal entities have provided funding.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 501
75-0 (1997)
Author: Woolley, BeverlySponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the law applicable to interlocal contracts made by local governments.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 532
75-0 (1997)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to contracts for the appraisal of property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 739
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hunter, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the award by certain municipalities of contracts to local bidders.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1161
75-0 (1997)
Author: Clark, RonSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to uniform competitive bidding requirements for municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1564
75-0 (1997)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to requiring certain special districts to select a depository and follow a competitive bidding process.
House: County Affairs Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
HB 1669
75-0 (1997)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to exempting certain entities that perform cooperative purchasing for local governments from competitive bidding requirements.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1764
75-0 (1997)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to allowing municipalities to purchase goods for retail sale without following competitive bidding procedures.
House: Urban Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1910
75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to purchasing practices by health and human services agencies, by certain other agencies with programs related to health or human services, and by certain public and private local providers of health or human services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2179
75-0 (1997)
Author: Lewis, RonSponsor: Galloway, Michael
Relating to competitive bidding in connection with certain contracts made by counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2225
75-0 (1997)
Author: Delisi, Dianne | et. al.
Relating to purchasing practices by health and human services agencies, by certain other agencies with programs related to health or human services, and by certain public and private local providers of health or human services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2264
75-0 (1997)
Author: Glaze, Bob
Relating to county requisition orders.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 2692
75-0 (1997)
Author: Ehrhardt, Harryette | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the method of bidding for certain contracts related to community development programs.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2708
75-0 (1997)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to the waiting period before a school district may purchase real property.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3042
75-0 (1997)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to exempting governmental entities from competitive bidding requirements when governmental entities participate in cooperative purchasing.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3349
75-0 (1997)
Author: Place, Allen
Relating to contract management projects for school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 395
75-0 (1997)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Torres, Gerard
Relating to the purchasing and contracting authority of certain local governments.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 804
75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to allowing municipalities to purchase goods for retail sale without following competitive bidding procedures.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 863
75-0 (1997)
Author: Patterson, JerrySponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to precommitment approval for certain purchases of a port authority.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 1066
75-0 (1997)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to procurement practices by health and human services agencies, by certain other agencies with programs related to health or human services, and by certain public and private local providers of health or human services.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 1552
75-0 (1997)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to county requisition orders.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1677
75-0 (1997)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to contract management projects for school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 57
74-0 (1995)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the requirement that a sports facility district establish a plan to increase its usage of historically underutilized businesses.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 305
74-0 (1995)
Author: Park, CarolynSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the authority of local governments to enter into contracts with other governmental entities for purchases of goods and services.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 882
74-0 (1995)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the requirement that the governing body of a municipality approve change orders for municipal construction contracts.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 939
74-0 (1995)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the requirement that the commissioners court of a county approve change orders for county construction contracts.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1178
74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to authorizing municipalities to use the competitive sealed proposal procedure for certain purchases.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1475
74-0 (1995)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to counties authorized to employ a purchasing agent.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1647
74-0 (1995)
Author: Pitts, JimSponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to purchasing and contracting authority of municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1900
74-0 (1995)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to routine purchases and contracts made by a port commission.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2354
74-0 (1995)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to certain contracts made by a governmental entity that require a payment bond.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 2884
74-0 (1995)
Author: Romo, Sylvia
Relating to increasing the interest rate on late payments regarding state and local purchasing.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2926
74-0 (1995)
Author: Janek, KyleSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to request for proposal purchasing procedures for certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 2989
74-0 (1995)
Author: Sadler, PaulSponsor: Nixon, Drew
Relating to the circumstances under which a county may purchase an item without following the statutory competitive purchasing procedures.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Meeting cancelled
HB 3103
74-0 (1995)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to procurement of public improvements at the least cost; providing penalties.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
SB 99
74-0 (1995)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Giddings, Helen
Relating to construction change orders.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 471
74-0 (1995)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to counties authorized to employ a purchasing agent.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
SB 880
74-0 (1995)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to routine purchases and contracts made by a port commission.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 894
74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to authorizing certain municipalities to use the competitive sealed proposal procedure for certain purchases.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on Reg. Order of Business Calendar
HB 232
73-0 (1993)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the performance bond for a county contract.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 235
73-0 (1993)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Relating to the performance bond for a county contract.
House: County Affairs
Laid on table subject to call in committee
HB 795
73-0 (1993)
Author: Rodriguez, CiroSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the contracting authority and procedures of certain hospital districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 824
73-0 (1993)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the sale or exchange of land by a home-rule municipality.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 901
73-0 (1993)
Author: Hamric, PeggySponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to contracts made by local governments.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 939
73-0 (1993)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Relating to procurement of public improvements at the least cost.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1020
73-0 (1993)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Relating to the authority of counties to regulate the information resources technologies of county officers and employees.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1185
73-0 (1993)
Author: McCall, BrianSponsor: Shelley, Dan
Relating to purchasing by local governments.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1408
73-0 (1993)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the sale or lease of computer software by certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 1756
73-0 (1993)
Author: Marchant, KenSponsor: Leedom, John
Relating to certain transfers of property by a county purchasing agent.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 1836
73-0 (1993)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund | et. al.
Relating to county purchase of road construction material.
House: County Affairs
Coauthor Authorized
HB 2087
73-0 (1993)
Author: Berlanga, HugoSponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the authority of a county to donate surplus or salvage property to a civic or charitable organization.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 2092
73-0 (1993)
Author: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to purchasing procedures of certain local governments; providing criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 2365
73-0 (1993)
Author: Hernandez, Christine
Relating to the purchase of motor vehicles, buses, bus bodies, and bus chassises.
House: Public Education
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2673
73-0 (1993)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to the competitive bidding requirements of certain government entities.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2870
73-0 (1993)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to conflicts of interest of certain persons in certain contracts of certain fresh water supply districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
SB 320
73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the competitive bidding requirements of certain governmental entities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Tabled in subcommittee
SB 342
73-0 (1993)
Author: Patterson, JerrySponsor: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to changes in plans, specifications, or proposals pertaining to contracts made by counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 493
73-0 (1993)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Rudd, Jim
Relating to purchases of property through competitive bids and other means by school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 508
73-0 (1993)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to county purchase of road construction material.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 34
72-0 (1991)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the authority of a municipality to disqualify a party doing business in South Africa from consideration for certain municipal contracts.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 140
72-0 (1991)
Author: Willy, John
Relating to the requirement that bidders on certain county contracts furnish a bidder's bond.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 182
72-0 (1991)
Author: Repp, Glenn
Relating to the award by certain municipalities of contracts to local bidders or offerors.
House: Urban Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 219
72-0 (1991)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to a county auditor employed jointly by two or more counties acting as the purchasing agent for those counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 571
72-0 (1991)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the notice requirement for competitive bids or proposals for municipal contracts.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
HB 591
72-0 (1991)
Author: Johnson, JerrySponsor: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to competitive bidding for certain purchases related to the construction and maintenance of county roads and bridges.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
HB 914
72-0 (1991)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the competitive bidding requirements of governmental entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1229
72-0 (1991)
Author: Blair, Fred
Relating to governmental contracts for architectural or engineering services.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1413
72-0 (1991)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Montford, John | et. al.
Relating to competitive bidding requirements for personal property in certain school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Co-sponsor authorized
HB 2368
72-0 (1991)
Author: Holzheauser, SteveSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to exempting the procurement of security services, personnel or devices by cities from the requirement for competitive bidding or competitive proposals.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2536
72-0 (1991)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the award by certain municipalities of contracts to local bidders.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2661
72-0 (1991)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Relating to the adoption of amendments to the County Purchasing Act and to the provisions for disposition by counties of salvage or surplus property.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2755
72-0 (1991)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the purchasing, lease, or conversion of motor vehicles by local transit authorities and districts.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 2863
72-0 (1991)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the authority of the Rankin County Hospital Distict relating to purchases and construction contracts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 354
72-0 (1991)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the purchase of insurance by municipalities without competitive bidding.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 862
72-0 (1991)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to exempting certain management services from municipal competitive bidding and competitive proposal requirements.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 986
72-0 (1991)
Author: Carriker, StevenSponsor: Eckels, Robert
Relating to the purchase and repurchase of earth-moving, material-handling, road maintenance, and construction equipment by a county.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 1067
72-0 (1991)
Author: Dickson, Temple
Relating to competitive bidding by school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1369
72-0 (1991)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Delco, Wilhelmina
Relating to changes to the state cooperation in local purchasing programs.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
HB 105
72-1 (1991)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the competitive bidding requirements of governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 102
72-2 (1991)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to local government purchasing.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 61
72-2 (1991)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to local government purchasing.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 98
70-0 (1987)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the authority of a city to disqualify a party doing business in South Africa from consideration for municipal contracts.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 233
70-0 (1987)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the exclusion of public school districts from the wage rate requirements for public works projects.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 530
70-0 (1987)
Author: Kubiak, L.B.Sponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the purchase of office supplies by counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 662
70-0 (1987)
Author: Glossbrenner, ErnestineSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to safety standards for construction projects and consideration of safety records when awarding bids on construction projects.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 665
70-0 (1987)
Author: Glossbrenner, ErnestineSponsor: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to the requirement that bid documents and contracts for construction projects in a municipality or in the municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction include detailed trench construction plans.
House: Business & Commerce
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 994
70-0 (1987)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to purchasing requirements by certain navigation districts and port authorities; providing criminal penalties.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 1100
70-0 (1987)
Author: Millsap, MikeSponsor: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to a preference for a resident bidder when two or more identical bids are submitted for a city or district contract.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 1113
70-0 (1987)
Author: Stiles, Mark
Relating to employment by certain commissioners courts of county purchasing agents.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1242
70-0 (1987)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the authority of certain counties to establish programs to improve the extent to which women and minority businesses are awarded county contracts.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1312
70-0 (1987)
Author: Burnett, Dick
Relating to a preference for local bidders on certain contracts awarded by municipalities, counties, and other political subdivisions.
House: County Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1387
70-0 (1987)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the purchase of supplies for a housing authority through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 1519
70-0 (1987)
Author: Warner, Larry
Relating to contracts for sewer utility service for certain municipalities.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1927
70-0 (1987)
Author: Heflin, TalmadgeSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to political subdivisions that may contract for the enforcement of certain warrants.
House: Transportation Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1931
70-0 (1987)
Author: Eckels, RobertSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the procedures governing purchases made by counties; amending Sections 3, 4, 10, and 12, County Purchasing Act (Article 2368a.5, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 2098
70-0 (1987)
Author: Luna III, AlbertSponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to the requirements governing awarding of contracts by cities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 2119
70-0 (1987)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the authority of a municipality to contract for jail facilities and the operation of those facilities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2155
70-0 (1987)
Author: Hackney, Clint
Relating to school bus purchases.
House: Public Education
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
HB 2301
70-0 (1987)
Author: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the employment of county purchasing agents in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 2460
70-0 (1987)
Author: Telford, Barry
An act to amend the public property finance act with respect to and regulating the use, acquisition, and purchase of real and personal property by designated governmental agencies or by non-profit corporations acting on their behalf, and declaring an emergency.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2476
70-0 (1987)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to a private attorney's contract with a county for the collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes and the requirement of the county tax assessor-collector's approval.
House: Ways & Means
Pending in committee
SB 363
70-0 (1987)
Author: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to the employment of county purchasing agents in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to County Affairs
SB 436
70-0 (1987)
Author: Uribe, HectorSponsor: Warner, Larry
Relating to sewer services to municipalities under privatization contracts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 482
70-0 (1987)
Author: Johnson, EddieSponsor: Blair, Fred
Relating to the adoption of programs by certain home-rule municipalities to increase participation by minority business enterprises in contract awards.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
SB 790
70-0 (1987)
Author: Parmer, HughSponsor: Vowell, Jack
Relating to the purchasing practices of cities, counties, and school districts, and certain other political subdivisions; providing criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1279
70-0 (1987)
Author: Edwards, ChetSponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the purchasing practices of the state and other political subdivisions and governmental agencies; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1473
70-0 (1987)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Haley, Bill
Relating to a contract for use, acquisition, or lease of school buses.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 1538
70-0 (1987)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to competitive bidding requirements for certain hospital districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to County Affairs
HB 26
70-2 (1987)
Author: Haley, Bill
Relating to a contract for an improvement to a public school's real property.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 67
70-2 (1987)
Author: Lewis, RonSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to the acquisition of certain property by the Orange County Navigation and Port District and the provision of certain projects and facilities on that property.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days-10/20/87
HB 80
70-2 (1987)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: McFarland, Bob
Relating to the authority of a municipality to contract for jail facilities and the operation of those facilities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 125
70-2 (1987)
Author: Smith, Ashley
Relating to certain local government leases regarding airport matters.
House: Urban Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 38
70-2 (1987)
Author: McFarland, Bob
Relating to the authority of a municipality to contract for jail facilities and the operation of those facilities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to County Affairs
SB 50
70-2 (1987)
Author: Henderson, DonSponsor: Smith, Ashley
Relating to certain government leases regarding airport matters.
House: Government Organization Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 224
69-0 (1985)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to the rights and liabilities of general contractors, subcontractors, and the state or a local government in relation to public construction projects.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 275
69-0 (1985)
Author: Jackson, LeeSponsor: Sharp, John
Relating to payments for goods and services contracted for by the state or by a political subdivision of the state.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 415
69-0 (1985)
Author: Kubiak, L.B.
Relating to the purchase of equipment, materials, and supplies for the county road department in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 791
69-0 (1985)
Author: Ragsdale, Paul
Relating to adoption of programs by political subdivisions to increase participation by minority business enterprises in contract awards.
House: Business & Commerce
Reported from s/c fav. w/o amdt(s)
HB 1144
69-0 (1985)
Author: Pennington, Randy
Relating to the effect of certain contracts between an appraisal district and a private appraisal firm to perform appraisal services for the appraisal district.
House: Ways & Means
Considered by s/c in public hearing
HB 1177
69-0 (1985)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to school district contracts that are required to be let by competitive bidding.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1203
69-0 (1985)
Author: Toomey, Mike
Relating to the bidding procedures of rural fire prevention districts.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1303
69-0 (1985)
Author: Oliver, JesseSponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the purchase of computers and computer-related equipment by school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1445
69-0 (1985)
Author: Moreno, Alex
Relating to a county's authority to contract with an alcoholism recovery center and to provide payment for services rendered under the contract.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1673
69-0 (1985)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Relating to bid procedures for county contracts.
House: County Affairs
Testimony received in committee
HB 1754
69-0 (1985)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the procedures governing purchases made by counties.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1788
69-0 (1985)
Author: Leonard, Jr., BobSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the hours of labor under certain contracts made by the state or a political subdivision.
House: Labor & Employment Relations Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1829
69-0 (1985)
Author: Patronella, David
Relating to the authority of a governmental entity to withhold payments to a general contractor if the general contractor does not pay a subcontractor or supplier.
House: Business & Commerce
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1986
69-0 (1985)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to the construction of roads and highways in the State of Texas.
House: Transportation Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2027
69-0 (1985)
Author: Thompson, GarySponsor: Jones, Grant
Relating to the assignment of financial or purchasing responsibilities to certain county officers and employees.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Returned from Senate as amended
HB 2326
69-0 (1985)
Author: Evans, Larry
Relating to the purchasing procedures of counties.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
SB 258
69-0 (1985)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the authority of a city or town to contract and levy assessments for the relocation or replacement of sanitation sewer laterals or water laterals on private property.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported favorably with substitute
SB 270
69-0 (1985)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Hammond, Bill
Relating to the exemption of certain city purchases and of payments by the state or its political subdivisions from competitive bidding and other requirements.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 443
69-0 (1985)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Hury, James
Relating to the authority of a county to contract with a volunteer fire department.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 549
69-0 (1985)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Kubiak, L.B.
Relating to bidding for the purchase of equipment, materials, and supplies for the county and its officers, departments, or institutions in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 614
69-0 (1985)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the authority of a county to supply fire-fighting equipment to certain communities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to County Affairs
SB 620
69-0 (1985)
Author: Sarpalius, BillSponsor: Moreno, Alex
Relating to a county's authority to contract with a public or private alcoholism prevention, intervention, or treatment program or center, to eligibility of such programs or centers, and to provision of payment for services rendered under the contract.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective immediately
SB 763
69-0 (1985)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to contracts and tuition for the education of students residing in school districts that do not offer classes at all grade levels.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 802
69-0 (1985)
Author: Williams, LindonSponsor: Luna III, Albert
Relating to the taking of competitive bids and the issuance of certificates of obligation by cities and counties; providing certain definitions and penalties.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1070
69-0 (1985)
Author: Williams, Lindon
Relating to bid procedures for county contracts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1213
69-0 (1985)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the requirement that counties purchase supplies and materials through a competitive bidding process.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 434
68-0 (1983)
Author: Ragsdale, PaulSponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to adoption of programs by political subdivisions to increase participation by minority business enterprises in contract awards.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 668
68-0 (1983)
Author: Hammond, Bill
Relating to an exemption of certain county purchases from competitive bidding requirements.
House: County Affairs
Committee laid on table subject to call
HB 728
68-0 (1983)
Author: Heflin, Talmadge
Relating to the authority of a county to donate money to a crime stoppers organization and establishing limits to the yearly amount donated by the county.
House: Law Enforcement
Coauthor authorized
HB 950
68-0 (1983)
Author: Moreno, Alex
Relating to contracts entered into by Pan American University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
HB 1768
68-0 (1983)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to assistance of small businesses.
House: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 2009
68-0 (1983)
Author: Evans, CharlesSponsor: McFarland, Bob
Relating to contracts, leases and other arrangements for the use and occupancy of airport property entered into by joint boards under the Municipal Airports Act.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2146
68-0 (1983)
Author: Geistweidt, Gerald
Relating to the requirement that a city or town purchase personal and professional services through a competitive bidding process.
House: Urban Affairs
Reported from subcommittee with substitute
HB 2205
68-0 (1983)
Author: Luna III, Albert
Relating to programs of certain cities to increase participation by minority and women's business enterprises in public contracts.
House: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 2284
68-0 (1983)
Author: Schlueter, StanSponsor: Jones, Grant
Relating to prohibiting employment of tax appraisers by taxing units.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2357
68-0 (1983)
Author: Cavazos, Eddie
Relating to restricting the sale of computer time on a computer owned or operated by a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
HB 2381
68-0 (1983)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Relating to bid procedures for county contracts.
House: County Affairs
No action taken
SB 61
68-0 (1983)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to adoption of programs by home rule cities to increase participation by minority business enterprises in contract awards; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SB 395
68-0 (1983)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Hammond, Bill
Relating to an exemption of certain county purchases from competitive bidding requirements.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 484
68-0 (1983)
Author: Traeger, John
Relating to the creation of the office of purchasing agent in certain counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SB 747
68-0 (1983)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the collection of claims owed to the state or to a political subdivision of the state.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SB 800
68-0 (1983)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the authority of a city, town, or village to make an agreement or contract with a conservation and reclamation district for the purchase of hydroelectric power or energy; providing for validation of certain agreements or contracts.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 890
68-0 (1983)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to contracting to provide for the transportation of public school students.
Senate: Education
No action taken
HB 26
68-1 (1983)
Author: Laney, James
Authorizing certain counties to issue certificates of obligation.
Filed
SB 18
68-1 (1983)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Authorizing certain counties to issue certificates of obligation.
Senate: Finance
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 268
67-0 (1981)
Author: Thompson, GarySponsor: Blake, Roy
Relating to the authority of local governments to make purchases through cooperative agreements or through the State Purchasing and General Services Commission.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 311
67-0 (1981)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to contracts by certain counties for the collection of delinquent taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HB 395
67-0 (1981)
Author: Benedict, Jerry L.
Relating to damages in certain governmental contracts.
House: State Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 899
67-0 (1981)
Author: Blythe, W.J. "Bill"
Relating to the authority of governmental agencies and institutions of higher education to enter into contracts for use, acquisition or purchase of property.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 1098
67-0 (1981)
Author: Smith, Carlyle
Relating to the authority to appoint a county purchasing agent in certain counties.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1103
67-0 (1981)
Author: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to the authority of certain school districts to contract with businesses in which a trustee has an interest.
House: Public Education
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1478
67-0 (1981)
Author: Browder, Larry
Relating to public school contracts that require competitive bidding.
House: Public Education
Referred to Committee on Public Education
HB 1494
67-0 (1981)
Author: Hill, Anita
Relating to the authority of commissioners courts to authorize county purchases not to exceed a designated amount.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee laid on table subject to call
HB 1635
67-0 (1981)
Author: Ragsdale, Paul
Relating to adoption of programs by home rule cities to increase participation by minority business enterprises in contract awards.
House: Business & Industry
Comm. report printed & sent to Comm. on Local & Consent Cal.
HB 1814
67-0 (1981)
Author: Schoolcraft, AlanSponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to change orders on county or city contracts or city contracts for public works.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2114
67-0 (1981)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to the approval of county purchase requisitions.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2231
67-0 (1981)
Author: Valles, Robert "Bob"
Relating to the expenditure by certain cities of proceeds from airport revenue bonds without the necessity of competitive bids and performance and payment bonds.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2363
67-0 (1981)
Author: Hartung, FrankSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to contracts for the construction or improvement of county jails.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2368
67-0 (1981)
Author: Salinas, FroySponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to the requirement that counties and cities submit certain contracts to competitive bidding.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 703
67-0 (1981)
Author: Blake, Roy
Relating to the authority of local governments to make purchases through the State Purchasing and General Services Commission.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 710
67-0 (1981)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Browder, Larry
Relating to public school contracts that require competitive bidding.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 711
67-0 (1981)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the requirement that certain contracts relating to real property and certain sales, releases, or assignments of those contracts be recorded with the county clerk.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
SB 977
67-0 (1981)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to adoption of programs by home rule cities to increase participation by minority business enterprises in contract awards.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken
SB 1110
67-0 (1981)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the expenditure of certain cities of proceeds from airport revenue bonds without the necessity of competitive bids and performance and payment bonds, providing for severability, and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken
SB 1119
67-0 (1981)
Author: Leedom, John
Relating to the authority of the Commissioners Court of Dallas County to authorize county purchases not to exceed a designated amount.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to subcommittee
SB 1159
67-0 (1981)
Author: Richards, MikeSponsor: Lee, El Franco
Relating to the use of facsimile signatures on certain municipal documents.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1250
67-0 (1981)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to contracts for the construction or improvement of county jails.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
HB 494
66-0 (1979)
Author: Brown, Albert "Al"
Relating to competitive bidding on community college contracts for certain purchases.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
HB 751
66-0 (1979)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to municipal authority regarding the furnishing of surety bonds by public works contractors.
House: Business & Industry
Scheduled for future calendar placement
HB 752
66-0 (1979)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to programs of political subdivisions to increase contract awards to minority businesses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 801
66-0 (1979)
Author: Bock II, BennieSponsor: Ogg, Jack
Relating to payment of construction contracts by municipal utility districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1311
66-0 (1979)
Author: Blythe, W.J. "Bill"
Relating to conflicts of interest in the contracts of certain cities; providing a penalty.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 1523
66-0 (1979)
Author: McLeod, E. DouglasSponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Authorizing the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System to lease the Jennie Sealy Hospital and the R. Waverly Smith Pavilion, located in Galveston County, Texas, for the use and benefit of The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1546
66-0 (1979)
Author: Bock II, Bennie
Relating to construction work on or under streets and roads dedicated to public use and other public works contracted for by the state or any political subdivision thereof; clarifying the effect of completion and acceptance of work performed under contracts relating thereto; specifying the extent of a contractor's liability.
House: State Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1612
66-0 (1979)
Author: Donaldson, Jerry "Nub"Sponsor: Ogg, Jack
Relating to competitive bidding on certain public works contracts.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1682
66-0 (1979)
Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Relating to competitive bidding requirements for certain political subdivisions.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Scheduled for future calendar placement
HB 1782
66-0 (1979)
Author: Edwards III, Jimmie C.
Relating to liens and performance and payment bond in connection with public contracts.
House: Business & Industry
Coauthor authorized
HB 1840
66-0 (1979)
Author: Caraway, Bill
Relating to allocation of governmental services a corresponding apportionment of ad valorem taxes between certain cities and certain districts vested with powers.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 1891
66-0 (1979)
Author: Hill, Gerald
Relating to the appointment and compensation of county purchasing agents.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1979
66-0 (1979)
Author: Blythe, W.J. "Bill"
Relating to contracts made by certain metropolitan transit authorities.
House: Transportation
Referred to Committee on Transportation
HB 2076
66-0 (1979)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Amending the Solid Waste Disposal Act.
House: Health Services
Scheduled for future calendar placement
HB 2172
66-0 (1979)
Author: Washington, CraigSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to county purchases and the keeping of county inventories in Harris County.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 308
66-0 (1979)
Author: Clower, RonSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to adoption of programs by political subdivisions to increase participation by minority business enterprises in contract awards.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Scheduled for future calendar placement
SB 309
66-0 (1979)
Author: Clower, RonSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the furnishing of surety bonds by contractors.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 436
66-0 (1979)
Author: Short, E.L.Sponsor: Robnett, Nolan
Relating to requirements governing competitive bidding in certain political subdivisions.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 680
66-0 (1979)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to the acquisition of property by the state and by political subdivisions.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
SB 839
66-0 (1979)
Author: Braecklein, Bill
Relating to competitive bidding on certain public works contracts; providing the extent if applicability of the Act.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
SB 1229
66-0 (1979)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Washington, Craig
Relating to county purchases and the keeping of county inventories in Harris County.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 193
65-0 (1977)
Author: Close, G.R. "Bob"
Relating to the advertisement of bids for material to be used by a county.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 273
65-0 (1977)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to requiring competitive bidding for certain personal property to be sold to public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Committee on Public Education
HB 305
65-0 (1977)
Author: Hudson III, SamuelSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to contractors' performance and payment bonds and certain liens for contracts over a certain amount.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Human Resources
Effective in 90 days
HB 397
65-0 (1977)
Author: Evans, Charles
Relating to property and services a school district may contract for without competitive bids.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
HB 477
65-0 (1977)
Author: Presnal, Bill
Relating to purchases by a city, town, or county from a cooperative association to which a member of the governing body belongs.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 567
65-0 (1977)
Author: Blythe, W.J. "Bill"Sponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to bid security on proposed construction contracts in water control and improvement districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days
HB 581
65-0 (1977)
Author: Evans, Charles
Relating to the establishment of a state-local cooperative purchasing service.
House: Regions, Compacts & Districts
Referred to subcommittee
HB 783
65-0 (1977)
Author: Massey, TomSponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to county purchasing in times of emergency.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days
HB 1110
65-0 (1977)
Author: Donaldson, Jerry "Nub"Sponsor: Braecklein, Bill
Relating to competitive bidding for permanent improvements at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1358
65-0 (1977)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Relating to competitive bidding on contracts for the purchase of insurance by school districts.
House: Public Education
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1472
65-0 (1977)
Author: Briscoe, Leonard
Relating to the authority of certain municipal to reserve a portion of their contracts for good and services to minority group businesses.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Administration
Posting rule suspended
HB 1478
65-0 (1977)
Author: Moreno, Paul
Relating to contracts for the education of Texas resident medical students attending the Medical College of El Paso.
House: Higher Education
Assigned to General State Calendar
HB 1600
65-0 (1977)
Author: Simpson, Bob
Relating to paying for contractual obligations by cities and counties.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 1686
65-0 (1977)
Author: Bird, Ronald C.
Relating to certain joint contractual and financing arrangements of certain public entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 1868
65-0 (1977)
Author: Lewis, Gibson
Authorizing any city, county, school dristrict, conservation district, hospital authority, district or joint board, and institution of higher education and any other state agency to enter into contracts for the use and purchase of equipment payable from revenues or taxes within constitutional limitations; providing for payment of interest on such contracts; providing for compliance with Acts 1931, 42nd Legislature, Chapter 163, as amended, but not requiring notice of intention or referendum; providing for approval of the contracts by the Attorney General and registration by the Comptroller; providing for incontestability; making other provisions in the premises; providing for severability and giving the Act cumulative effect.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1899
65-0 (1977)
Author: Clark, Jim
Relating to notice and bid requirements on certain contracts of navigation districts.
House: Natural Resources
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1900
65-0 (1977)
Author: Hubenak, Joe A.
Relating to the purchase, acquisition, and financing of improvement districts and to the appointment, duties, and compensation of district officials; providing for certain surety bonds and making other provisions relative to the district; amending Water Code, as amended.
House: Natural Resources
Assigned to General State Calendar
HB 2059
65-0 (1977)
Author: McFarland, BobSponsor: Clower, Ron
Relating to the filing of lawsuits by creditors in counties other than where the contract was made or where the debtor resides.
House: Judiciary Senate: Human Resources
Effective in 90 days
SB 187
65-0 (1977)
Author: Sherman, MaxSponsor: Close, G.R. "Bob"
Relating to the advertisement of bids for material to be used by a county.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: State Affairs
90 Day Bill
SB 872
65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Evans, Charles
Relating to contracts of school districts for property or services which require competitive bids and requirements for advertising for bids.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
90 Day Bill
SB 950
65-0 (1977)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Clark, Jim
Relating to the award of contracts by navigation districts; providing that emergency contracts may be let for not more than $5,000 without advertisement for bids; providing that notice of bids must be published for at least two weeks and posted for at least 14 days; permitting a self-liquidating navigation district to enter into a contract for less than $5,000 without competitive bids; allowing navigation districts having a city over 375,000 to enter into contracts less than $5,000 without advertising for competitive bids.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
90 Day Bill
SB 968
65-0 (1977)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the prohibition of repurchase agreements in connection with a county's purchase of heavy mobile equipment by competitive bidding.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported from committee favorably
SB 989
65-0 (1977)
Author: Braecklein, Bill
Relating to competitive bidding on contracts for permanent improvements at institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
SB 990
65-0 (1977)
Author: Braecklein, Bill
Authorizing any city, county, school district, conservation district, hospital authority, district or joint board, an institution of higher education and any other state agency to enter into contracts for the use and purchase of equipment payable from revenues or taxes within constitutional limitations; providing for payment of interest on such contracts; providing for compliance with Acts 1931, 42nd Legislature, Chapter 163, as amended, but not requiring notice of intention or referendum; providing for approval of the contracts by the Attorney General and registration by the Comptroller; providing for incontestability; making other provisions in the premises; providing for severability and giving the Act cumulative effect.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
SB 1208
65-0 (1977)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Powers, Pike
Relating to contracts between cities and towns and districts created under Article XVI, Section 59 of the Texas Constitution or nonprofit corporations.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
90 Day Bill
SB 1277
65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, Gene
Relating to contracts for the furnishing of municipal services between certain counties and municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1321
65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, GeneSponsor: Olson, Jr., Lyndon
Relating to providing more expeditious procedures for local governments to finance and make interlocal contracts and agreements concerning water supply and waste disposal facilities.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Calendars
HB 94
64-0 (1975)
Author: Bock II, Bennie
Relating to the purchase and operation of school buses; repealing conflicting laws.
House: Public Education
Failed to pass to engrossment
HB 526
64-0 (1975)
Author: Jones, GeneSponsor: Ogg, Jack
Relating to the power of certain cities to acquire, construct, improve and equip any property for purposes of treating and conveying waste.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days
HB 537
64-0 (1975)
Author: Bryant, John W.Sponsor: Braecklein, Bill
Relating to a county purchasing agent's power to purchase provisions for a county jail in certain counties.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to subcommittee
HB 731
64-0 (1975)
Author: Rains, Don
Relating to the transfer or sale of surplus and salvage equipment or material.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 1042
64-0 (1975)
Author: Evans, Charles
Relating to property and services a school district may contract for without competitive bids.
House: Public Education
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 1315
64-0 (1975)
Author: Earle, Ronald
Relating to the establishment of a state-local cooperative purchasing service through the State Board of Control for local governments of the state.
House: State Affairs
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 1518
64-0 (1975)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Williams, Lindon
Relating to revising the Texas Educational Code to allow county and local school districts to supplement state funds for the purposes of contracting with public transportation companies for transportation of pupils.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days
HB 1707
64-0 (1975)
Author: Bigham, John R.
Relating to local adminstrative policies and procedures and to indirect costs of local governmental contracting parties under the Interlocal Cooperation Act.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 1993
64-0 (1975)
Author: Bailey, Kay
Relating to the procedure by which counties having a population of eight hundred thousand (800,000) or more according to the last preceding or any future Federal Census shall purchase supplies and materials.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 2064
64-0 (1975)
Author: Nugent, James E.
Relating to certain governmental contracts with professional engineers.
House: State Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 170
64-0 (1975)
Author: Braecklein, BillSponsor: Bryant, John W.
Relating to the salaries of purchasing agents in certain counties.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 239
64-0 (1975)
Author: Braecklein, Bill
Relating to a county purchasing agent's power to purchase provisions for a county jail.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to subcommittee
SB 349
64-0 (1975)
Author: Williams, Lindon
Relating to the purchase and operation of school buses.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SB 452
64-0 (1975)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Newton, Jon P.
Relating to bids on contracts of the San Antonio River Authority and to the authority of the manager to execute contracts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 473
64-0 (1975)
Author: Hance, KentSponsor: Evans, Charles
Relating to property and services a school district may contract for without competitive bids.
House: Public Education Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 520
64-0 (1975)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the prohibition of certain forms of discrimination by public school boards and persons, corporations, or other entities from whom they solicit or accept bids or with whom they contract; requiring certain certification as to nondiscrimination by vendors.
House: Public Education Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Rules suspended
SB 653
64-0 (1975)
Author: McKinnon, MikeSponsor: Salem, Joe
Relating to authorizing commissioners courts of certain counties to purchase necessary equipment to regulate parking and enforce or contract to enforce parking regulations; authorizing enforcement by the sheriff's department; authorizing contract with the city in which the county seat is located for enforcement.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
90 day bill
SB 937
64-0 (1975)
Author: Ogg, JackSponsor: Jones, Gene
Relating to the procedure by which counties having a population of 80,000 or more according to the last preceding or any future federal census shall purchase supplies and materials.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 958
64-0 (1975)
Author: Longoria, Raul
Clarifying the power of a city, town, or district to enter into certain contracts and for such district to issue bonds in accordance with the provisions of such act as amended.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 261
63-0 (1973)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Relating to a cooperative purchasing service through the State Board of Control for counties, home-rule cities, cities, villages, and towns organized under general law, special districts, school districts, junior college districts, and other legally constituted political subdivisions of the state or combinations of these.
House: State Affairs
Subcommittee hearing date
HB 363
63-0 (1973)
Author: Lombardino, Frank
Relating to competitive bidding on certain contracts involving political subdivisions; providing certain exceptions; declaring certain laws unaffected by this Act; and declaring an emergency.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Subcommittee hearing date
HB 892
63-0 (1973)
Author: Edwards III, Jimmie C.Sponsor: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to the approval of claims against a county.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Signed by the Governor
HB 1086
63-0 (1973)
Author: Barnhart, Ray A.
Relating to required competitive bidding on certain contracts negotiated by public school boards.
House: Education
Subcommittee hearing date
HB 1192
63-0 (1973)
Author: Agnich, Fred
Relating to the salaries of purchasing agents in certain counties.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Read first time
HB 1275
63-0 (1973)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
To raise the amount of personalty or building services a school district may contract without advertising for bids.
House: Education
Reported favorably
HB 1338
63-0 (1973)
Author: Doyle, Terry
Relating to contracts for acquisition of water supply and treatment systems, water distribution systems, sanitary sewer and collection treatment systems and drainage systems by cities and towns; providing a severability clause.
House: Natural Resources
Committee hearing date
HB 1355
63-0 (1973)
Author: Powers, Pike
Relating to certain bids for certain materials supplied to a county.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Sent to Calendar Committee
HB 1400
63-0 (1973)
Author: Powers, Pike
Relating to competitive bidding on contracts made by cities and counties.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Sent to Calendar Committee
HB 1515
63-0 (1973)
Author: Atwell, BenSponsor: Braecklein, Bill
Relating to authorization of change orders by the Commissioner's Court or governing body; amending Chapter 1931, as amended (Article 2368a, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); and declaring an emergency.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HB 1526
63-0 (1973)
Author: Barnhart, Ray A.
Repealing Chapter 163, Acts of the 42nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1931, as amended (Article 2368a, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); repealing Chapter 923, Acts of the 62nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1971, as amended (Article 2368.1, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); and declaring an emergency.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1659
63-0 (1973)
Author: Vecchio, James S.
Relating to competitive bidding for all architectural design contracts for new school buildings by the board of any independent school districts; amending Subsection (c), Section 21.901, Texas Education Code; and declaring an emergency.
House: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
HB 1672
63-0 (1973)
Author: Parker, Walt
Providing that any city, whether general law or home rule charter, may contract with a district created pursuant to Article XVI, Section 59 of the Texas Constitution, for the collection and disposal of solid waste, providing that cities may pledge to the payment of such contracts sanitary service fees and other revenue of the city, to pay such contracts, providing that cities may adjust such sanitary service fees in order that such fees together with other revenues, if any, of the city are sufficient to meet the contractual obligations, that may include operation and maintenance expenses, and debt service of the district's revenue bonds issued for solid waste improvements, providing a severability clause, and declaring an emergency.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
SB 304
63-0 (1973)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Relating to a cooperative purchasing service through the State Board of Control for counties, home-rule cities, cities, villages, and towns organized under general law, special districts, school districts, junior college districts, and other legally constituted political subdivisions of the state or combinations of these for cooperative purchasing among local governments.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to subcommittee
SB 441
63-0 (1973)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Doyle, Terry
Relating to contracts for acquisition and improving, enlarging and extending of water supply and treatment systems, water distribution systems, sanitary sewer and collection or treatment systems and drainage systems for the benefit of and by cities and towns; providing a severability clause.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 806
63-0 (1973)
Author: Meier, BillSponsor: Lewis, Gibson
Relating to the purchasing procedure in counties having a population of not less than 700,000 and not more than 800,000 and having an assessed valuation of $800,000,000 or more.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 859
63-0 (1973)
Author: Harrington, D. RoySponsor: Powers, Pike
Relating to competitive bidding on and giving of bond for faithful performance of certain contracts made by cities and counties; amending Section 2, Chapter 163, General Laws, Acts of the 42nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1931, as amended (Article 2368a, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); and declaring an emergency.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 974
63-0 (1973)
Author: Harrington, D. Roy
Relating to certain bids for certain materials supplied to a county.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Received from the Senate
HB 177
62-0 (1971)
Author: Golman, Joe H.
Relating to the compensation of the county purchasing agent in certain counties.
HB 440
62-0 (1971)
Author: Shannon, TommySponsor: Kennard, Don
Relating to the transfer and sale of surplus and salvage equipment and material by the Board of Control.
HB 646
62-0 (1971)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Jordan, Barbara
Relating to the authorizing cooperation and contracts among political subdivisions and agencies of this state.
HB 930
62-0 (1971)
Sponsor: Bernal, Joe J.
Relating to competitive bidding on certain contracts involving political subdivisions.
HB 1131
62-0 (1971)
Author: Ogg, JackSponsor: Wallace, Jim
Relating to authorizing certain county governments, and any political subdivisions within any such county of this state, to contract with each other for the performance of functions required and authorized by the Constitution or laws of this state.
HB 1268
62-0 (1971)
Relating to providing that in certain counties the Board of Hospital Managers for the county hospital district shall supervise and be responsible for the making of purchases and expenditures, and providing for public notice and competitive bids on any contract for construction, equipment, goods and supplies or services involving $1,000 or more.
HB 1390
62-0 (1971)
Author: Ogg, JackSponsor: Herring, Charles
Relating to changing the manner of payment of construction contracts by water control and improvement districts.
HB 1391
62-0 (1971)
Author: Ogg, JackSponsor: Herring, Charles
Relating to changing the manner of payment of construction contracts by water control and preservation districts.
HB 1667
62-0 (1971)
Author: Tarbox, Elmer
Relating to exceptions in emergency situations from the requirement that certain contracts proposed to be made by a public school board be submitted to competitive bidding.
HB 1672
62-0 (1971)
Author: Murray, Menton J.Sponsor: Bates, James S.
Relating to contracts and leases for the operation of water systems.
HB 1683
62-0 (1971)
Author: Parker, Carl | et. al.Sponsor: Harrington, D. Roy
Relating to authorizing cities, towns, and villages to contract with civic center authorities.
HB 1770
62-0 (1971)
Author: Slack, Richard C.
Relating to validating contracts executed for the disposal of salt water and to providing bonds issued by such water power control districts shall be legal and authorized investments in certain instances, and that such bonds shall be eligible and lawful securities for certain deposits.
HB 1841
62-0 (1971)
Author: Grant, Ben Z.
Relating to the authority of the commissioners courts in certain counties to appoint special investigators on a contract basis.
SB 81
62-0 (1971)
Author: Jordan, Barbara
Relating to the requirement that contracting agencies of the State of Texas, any county, city, town, school district, water district, hospital district, or other political subdivision of the State shall include nondiscrimination provisions by reason of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in all directly or indirectly publicly funded contracts for supplies, materials, services or equipment.
SB 266
62-0 (1971)
Author: Creighton, Tom
Relating to and establishing state policies and procedures for the procurement of professional services of architects, attorneys, physicians, surgeons and engineers by agencies and departments of the State of Texas, political subdivisions, counties, municipalities, districts, public authorities or publicly-owned utilities.
SB 341
62-0 (1971)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Harris, Ed
Relating to validating elections and other proceedings relating to the authorization, execution, and delivery of water supply contracts under certain conditions.
SB 357
62-0 (1971)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Atwell, Ben
Relating to the salaries of purchasing agents in certain counties.
SB 380
62-0 (1971)
Author: Jordan, Barbara
Relating to authorizing cooperation and contracts among political subdivisions of this State.
SB 607
62-0 (1971)
Author: Herring, CharlesSponsor: Foreman, Wilson
Relating to act to be known as the Certificate of Obligation Act of 1971, providing for and regulating the authorization, issuance and delivery of such certificates by certain cities and counties for the payment of contractual obligations.
SB 781
62-0 (1971)
Author: Hall, Ralph
Relating to the authority of counties and of their political subdivisions to enter into contracts with one another for performance of governmental functions.
SB 813
62-0 (1971)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Harris, Ed
Relating to contracts between certain political subdivisions of this State for the performance of governmental services.
SB 893
62-0 (1971)
Author: Harrington, D. Roy
Relating to authorizing cities, towns, and villages to contract with civic center Authorities.
SB 979
62-0 (1971)
Author: Wallace, Jim
Relating to contracts for the acquisition of water supply systems, water distribution systems, and sanitary sewer systems by cities or towns.
HB 64
62-4 (1972)
Author: Golman, Joe H. | et. al.
Relating to a cooperative purchasing system through the State Board of Control for counties, home rule cities, villages, and towns organized under general law, special districts, school districts, junior college districts, and other legally constituted political subdivisions of the state or combinations of these.
SB 38
62-4 (1972)
HB 33
61-0 (1969)
Author: Shannon, Jr., Joe
Relating to purchasing procedures in counties having a population not less than 350,000 and not more than 800,000, and having an assessed valuation of $800,000,000 or more.
HB 931
61-0 (1969)
Author: Wright, John
Relating to providing for the Office of County Purchasing Agent in all counties of this State having a population of seventy-four thousand (74,000) or more inhabitants according to the last preceding Federal Census.
HB 1050
61-0 (1969)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to pecuniary interest of an officer of a county, city, or town in a contract with the county, city, or town.
SB 194
61-0 (1969)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to authorizing commissioners courts of certain counties to purchase necessary equipment and to regulate parking in courthouse parking lots; providing for enforcement; providing a penalty for violation of parking regulations.
SB 442
61-0 (1969)
Author: Kennard, Don
Relating to the sale and lease back and renting or leasing and purchase of land, buildings, facilities, or equipment for hospital district purposes in certain counties.
SB 443
61-0 (1969)
Author: Kennard, Don
Relating to the sale and lease back and renting or leasing and purchase of land, buildings, facilities, or equipment for hospital district purposes in certain counties.
SB 444
61-0 (1969)
Author: Kennard, Don
Relating to the sale and lease back and renting or leasing and purchase of land, buildings, facilities or equipment for county purposes in any county.
SB 593
61-0 (1969)
Author: McKool, Mike
Relating to providing for the Office of County Purchasing Agent in all counties of this State having a population of seventy-four thousand (74,000) or more inhabitants according to the last preceding Federal Census.
HB 72
61-1 (1969)
Author: Golman, Joe H.
Relating to providing for the office of county purchasing agent in all counties of this state having a population of seventy-four thousand (74,000) or more inhabitants according to the last preceding Federal Census.
HB 74
61-1 (1969)
Author: Allen, John
Relating to the authority of counties to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of establishing, improving, enlarging, extending, or repairing county airports, facilities, and services.
SB 5
61-1 (1969)
Author: McKool, Mike
Relating to providing for the office of county purchasing agent in all counties of this state having a population of seventy-four thousand (74,000) or more inhabitants according to the last preceding Federal Census.
SB 16
61-1 (1969)
Author: Kennard, Don
Relating to authorizing the Tarrant County Commissioners Court and the El Paso County Commissioners Court to contract with political subdivisions for the performance of governmental services and authorizing political subdivisions in Tarrant County to contract with Tarrant County and/or with each other for such services; and authorizing political subdivisions in El Paso County to contract with El Paso County and/or with each other for such services; providing terms and conditions for such contracts.
SB 17
61-1 (1969)
Author: Kennard, Don
Relating to authorizing the commissioners court of certain counties to sell certain real and personal property for the purpose of entering contracts to lease or to construct, repair, renovate, improve, enlarge, or to rent buildings, land, facilities, equipment, or services from others for county purposes, to pay certain utility bills and to purchase back certain facilities; providing for payment of prevailing wages on construction contracts and determination of such wages in certain counties; validating certain actions, proceedings, orders, and contracts.
SB 18
61-1 (1969)
Author: Kennard, Don
Relating to authorizing the commissioners courts of certain counties to sell certain real and personal property for the purpose of entering contracts to lease or to construct, repair, renovate, improve, enlarge, or to rent buildings, land, facilities, equipment, or services from others for hospital district purposes, to pay certain utility bills and to purchase back certain facilities, providing for payment of prevailing wages on construction contracts and determination of such wages in certain counties; validating certain actions, proceedings, orders, and contracts.
SB 49
61-1 (1969)
Author: Wilson, Charles N. "Charlie"
Relating to validating, ratifying, confirming and approving contracts, scrip warrants and time warrants and refunding bonds authorized by counties or cities (including Home-Rule cities) or towns; validating, ratifying, confirming and approving refunding bonds issued for the purpose of refunding time warrants and all proceedings, governmental acts, orders, ordinances, resolutions and other instruments relating to the issuance of refunding bonds for such purposes of counties, cities (including Home-rule cities) and towns; providing that this Act shall not apply to any contract scrip warrant, time warrant or to any refunding bond proceedings, governmental acts, orders, resolutions or other instruments, or bonds executed or issued by any county with a population in excess of three hundred and fifty thousand (350,000), according to the last preceding Federal Census or any contract, scrip warrant, time warrants or any refunding bond proceedings, governmental acts, orders, ordinances, resolutions or other instruments, or bonds, the validity of which is now involved in litigation.
HB 14
61-2 (1969)
Author: Salter, Robert F. "Bob"
Relating to authorizing school districts to contract with private educational institutions and trade and technical schools to provide vocational classes.
HB 83
61-2 (1969)
Author: Golman, Joe H.
Relating to providing for the office of county purchasing agent in all counties of this state having a population of seventy-four thousand (74,000) or more inhabitants according to the last preceding Federal Census.
SB 23
61-2 (1969)
Author: McKool, Mike
Relating to providing for the office of county purchasing agent in all counties of this state having a population of seventy-four thousand (74,000) or more inhabitants according to the last preceding Federal Census.
SB 27
61-2 (1969)
Author: Kennard, Don | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Tarrant County Commissioners Court and the El Paso County Commissioners Court to contract with political subdivisions for the performance of governmental services and authorizing political subdivisions in Tarrant County to contract with Tarrant County and/or with each other for such services; and authorizing political subdivisions in El Paso County to contract with El Paso County and/or with each other for such services.
SB 53
61-2 (1969)
Author: Watson, Jr., Murray
Relating to authorizing school districts to contract with private educational institutions and trade and technical schools to provide vocational classes.
HB 461
60-0 (1967)
Author: Wright, John | et. al.
Relating to cooperation and contracts among political subdivisions in this State; providing an effective date.
HB 611
60-0 (1967)
Author: Nugent, James E.
Relating to ament certain acts relative to letting of contracts by cities and counties.
HB 650
60-0 (1967)
Author: Shannon, Jr., Thomas Clifton "Tommy"
Relating to the compensation of assistant purchasing agents in certain counties.
HB 806
60-0 (1967)
Author: Shannon, Jr., Joe
Relating to authorizing the commissioners court of each county to contract for janitorial services for buildings owned, rented, or leased by the county.
HB 843
60-0 (1967)
Author: Pipkin, Maurice Snow "Pip"
Relating to amending certain acts so as to provide that any contract executed by a Board of Park Commissioners which purports to obligate the County for an amount in excess of $15,000, or which extends beyond a period of 5 years, must be ratified by the Commissioners Court of such County.
HB 1044
60-0 (1967)
Author: Dramberger, A.L. "Tony" | et. al.
Relating to enabling any city or town to enter into a contract or contracts with corporations operating without profit for the acquisition or construction of public buildings or other public improvements.
SB 230
60-0 (1967)
Author: Kennard, Don
Relating to cooperation and contracts among political subdivisions in this state; providing an effective date.
SB 250
60-0 (1967)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Relating to defining an eligible district as any independent school district which has an incorporated city and the campus of an institution of higher learning of the State of Texas (a state university or college) located wholly or partially within its boundaries; authorizing any eligible district to contract for the use of stadium and other athletic facilities owned or controlled by other entities; authorizing the pledge of annual maintenance taxes to the payment of the consideration for any such contract provided that such tax is voted at an election.
SB 342
60-0 (1967)
Author: Cole, Criss | et. al.
Relating to authorizing certain cities to enter into contracts with conservation and reclamation districts in regard to the conveyance, transportation, distribution, sale and repurchase of water.
SB 382
60-0 (1967)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady | et. al.
Relating to repealing Statutes relative to competitive bidding by school districts for purchase of land, construction of buildings, etc.
HB 146
59-0 (1965)
Author: Beckham, Vernon Finis
Relating to amending certain Statutes relating to the requirement of competitive bids in purchases by counties.
HB 152
59-0 (1965)
Author: Traeger, John | et. al.
Relating to repealing certain statutes relative to competitive bids by Texas public school boards.
HB 222
59-0 (1965)
Author: Cain, Pat
Relating to venue for suits on contracts providing goods and services over a period of time.
HB 311
59-0 (1965)
Author: Atwell, Ben
Relating to amending certain acts by providing for the Office of County Purchasing Agent in all counties of this State having a population of seventy-four thousand (74,000) or more inhabitants according to the last preceding Federal Census.
HB 355
59-0 (1965)
Author: Shannon, Jr., Thomas Clifton "Tommy"
Relating to authorizing county boards of school trustees and independent school districts to contract for school bus service with public transportation companies as an alternative to operating public school transportation systems.
HB 409
59-0 (1965)
Author: Connally, Wayne W.
Relating to amending certain Acts authorizing counties, or any other political subdivision of this State, or any political subdivision of counties to make, and the State Highway Commission to accept, voluntary contributions of funds for expenditures by the State Highway Commission in the proper development and construction of the public roads and State Highway System within such county, or other political subdivision of this State, or political subdivision of any county.
HB 515
59-0 (1965)
Author: Simpson, Joshua M. "Red"
Relating to competitive bidding on contracts and purchases made by trustees of school districts.
HB 674
59-0 (1965)
Author: Stewart, Vernon James | et. al.
Relating to amending certain acts to permit Texas state institutions of the college rank to enter into interagency agreements with the Texas Highway Department.
HB 700
59-0 (1965)
Author: Miller, Wallace H.
Relating to amending certain Acts by providing for contracts in the conduct of research.
HB 898
59-0 (1965)
Author: Mutscher, Gus F.
Relating to amending certain Acts so as to authorize State academic colleges and universities to enter into cooperative agreements with one another without the prior approval of the Board of Control.
SB 6
59-0 (1965)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to repealing Acts of 1963, 58th Legislature, Page 953, Chapter 378, Section 1, designated as Article 2752a, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, relative to Competitive Bidding on certain contracts by Board of Trustees of Common School Districts.
SB 423
59-0 (1965)
Author: Kennard, Don
Relating to authorizing county boards of school trustees and independent school districts to contract for school bus service with public transportation companies as an alternative to operating public school transportation systems.
SB 577
59-0 (1965)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to authorizing any water power control district heretofore or hereafter organized to enter into contracts with any person, firm or corporation for the sale or disposal of salt water for pollution control.
HB 143
58-0 (1963)
Author: Beckham, Vernon Finis
Relating to raising to Three Hundred Dollars ($300) the amount of emergency purchases a county may make without advertising for competitive bidding.
HB 223
58-0 (1963)
Author: Wilson, Charles N. "Charlie" | et. al.
Relating to providing for the making of contracts for appraisal services for ad valorem tax purposes by taxing units; to be cited as the Appraisal Services Act.
HB 524
58-0 (1963)
Author: Whitfield, Jr., Joseph Charles "Whit" | et. al.
Relating to providing for competitive bidding on all purchases by a public school of a value over One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) and on all contracts by a public school for the construction, maintenance, repair or renovation of any building or for the materials used in the construction, maintenance, repair or renovation thereof when said contracts involve One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) or more.
HB 815
58-0 (1963)
Author: Foreman, Wilson | et. al.
Relating to providing for contracts in the conduct of research.
HB 987
58-0 (1963)
Author: Pipkin, Maurice Snow "Pip" | et. al.
Relating to making the requirements governing advertising for bids by navigation districts coming within the purview of the Act conform with the requirements governing advertising for bids by counties and cities of this State.
HB 988
58-0 (1963)
Author: Pipkin, Maurice Snow "Pip" | et. al.
Relating to authorizing navigation districts coming within the purview of the Act to contract for improvements to be paid for in partial payments as the work progresses not to exceed the contract price of the total amount of work done under contract.
HB 1051
58-0 (1963)
Author: Pipkin, Maurice Snow "Pip"
Relating to providing for certain power and authority of Boards of Trustees or Boards of Regents of public junior colleges in relation to libraries, library buildings, and other buildings including the power and authority to enter into lease and rental agreements with certain municipalities.
SB 111
58-0 (1963)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to the Appraisal Services Act; providing for the making of contracts for appraisal services for ad valorem tax purposes by taxing units; providing for reports; providing for duties and responsibilities of tax administration officials; prohibiting contracts contingent on delivering a certain total of valuation.
SB 263
58-0 (1963)
Author: Bates, Sr., James S. "Jim"
Relating to authorizing and empowering municipal corporations and political subdivisions, including conservation and reclamation districts, to enter into contracts and agreements with the owners of land relating to the development of such land.
SB 385
58-0 (1963)
Author: Hall, Ralph M.
Relating to raising to Five Hundred ($500) Dollars the amount of emergency purchases a county may make without advertising for competitive bidding.
HB 447
57-0 (1961)
Author: Rapp, William M. "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to authorizing cities and towns in this State to acquire properties suitable for use by commerce and industry.
HB 555
57-0 (1961)
Author: Rosson, Renal B.
Relating to authorizing eligible counties, as defined therein to acquire a supply of fresh water for the courthouse and other county purposes and providing for the acquisition of such treatment and distribution facilities as may be required.
HB 836
57-0 (1961)
Author: Rosson, Renal B.
Relating to authorizing counties to acquire a supply of fresh water for the courthouse and other county purposes and providing the acquisition of such treatment and distribution facilities as may be required.
HB 838
57-0 (1961)
Author: Price, William Rayford | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Statute providing for an increase in interest rates; providing for resale of forfeited land; providing for an increase in fees for processing and servicing applications; relating to Veteran's Land Program.
HB 76
57-1 (1961)
Author: McGregor, Malcolm
Relating to enabling any city or town to enter into a contract or contracts with corporations operating without profit for the acquisition or construction of public buildings or other public improvements.
HB 77
57-1 (1961)
Author: Isaacks, Maud
Relating to enabling certain cities and towns to enter into a contract or contracts with corporations operating without profit for the acquisition or construction of public buildings or other public improvements.
SB 8
57-1 (1961)
Author: Rogers, Andrew J. "Andy"
Relating to providing for the purchase by counties of road building and maintenance machinery and equipment ant tires and tubes therefor, through the State Board of Control; providing that the State Board of Control shall make rules and regulations.
SB 57
57-1 (1961)
Author: Owen, III, Frank
Relating to enabling any city or town to enter into a contract or contracts with corporations operating without profit for the acquisition or construction of public buildings or other public improvements.
SB 27
57-3 (1962)
Author: Owen, III, Frank
Relating to enabling any city or town to enter into a contract or contracts with corporations operating without profit for the acquisition or construction of public buildings or other public improvements.
HB 109
56-0 (1959)
Author: Coley, Harold H. "Hal"
Relating to County Auditors serving as county purchasing agents.
HB 121
56-0 (1959)
Author: Sandahl, Jr., Charles L. | et. al.
Relating to the authority of local units of government to contract regarding the assessing and collecting of local taxes.
HB 336
56-0 (1959)
Author: McGregor, Malcolm | et. al.
Relating to validating, ratifying and confirming certain contracts heretofore entered into between cities and contiguous Water Control and Improvement Districts affecting the water and sewer facilities of said cities and districts and the operation thereof.
HB 352
56-0 (1959)
Author: Whitfield, Jr., Joseph Charles "Whit"
Relating to counties having a population of eight hundred thousand (800,000) or more, relating to the purchasing of or contracting for supplies and material for the use of counties, providing for the advertising for bids once each week for two (2) successive weeks in at least one daily newspaper published and circulated in the county, where the total expenditure for any such purchase or any such contract shall exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000).
HB 499
56-0 (1959)
Author: Atwell, Ben
Relating to purchasing agents and assistants in counties having population of 600,000 or more inhabitants.
HB 509
56-0 (1959)
Author: Wilson, J. Edgar
Relating to amending certain acts relating to agents to contract for county.
HB 651
56-0 (1959)
Author: Parish, Harold Burton | et. al.
Relating to authorizing any incorporated city or town in the State of Texas, including Home-Rule Cities, to enter into contracts with a district, authority, or other political subdivision created and operating and having sanitary sewer powers, whereby the district agrees to collect, transport, process, dispose, and control, any or all, of wastes and sewage, either or both, for such city and its inhabitants.
SB 4
56-0 (1959)
Author: Phillips, Jimmy
Relating to requiring competitive bids on purchases and expenditures made by the Board of Trustees of school districts.
SB 80
56-0 (1959)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to the authority of local units of government to contract regarding the assessing and collecting of local taxes.
SB 129
56-0 (1959)
Author: Baker, Robert W.
Relating to providing that in all cases where two or more responsible bidders submit the lowest and best bids in connection with a proposed county, city, or district contract and these bids are identical in both amount and nature, the Commissioners Court of the county or the governing body of the city or district shall only enter into a contract with one of the responsible bidders and the one bidder shall be selected by casting of lots, and the casting of lots shall be in such manner as shall be prescribed by the County Judge or Mayor or governing body of the district, as the case may be, and shall be conducted in the presence of the governing body of the county, city or district, at which time all qualified bidders or their legal representatives may also be present.
SB 133
56-0 (1959)
Author: Owen, III, Frank
Relating to validating, ratifying and confirming certain contracts heretofore entered into between cities and contiguous Water Control and Improvement Districts affecting the water and sewer facilities of said cities and districts and the operation thereof.
SB 316
56-0 (1959)
Author: Secrest, Jarrard | et. al.
Relating to authorizing counties, cities, water control and improvement districts, drainage districts and other political subdivisions to enter into contracts with soil conservation districts for the joint acquisition of right-of-ways or joint construction, or maintenance of dams, flood detention structures, canals, drains, levees and other improvements for flood control and drainage as related to flood control, and for making necessary outlets, and maintaining them.
SB 420
56-0 (1959)
Author: Crump, Louis M.
Relating to enabling any city or town to enter into a contract or contracts for the acquisition of water supply systems, water distribution systems, sanitary sewer systems, either separately or together, from a sanitation district or corporations operating without profit.
SB 20
56-2 (1959)
Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton"
Relating to empowering any city which heretofore has held an election authorizing the sale of its natural gas system to lease such system and to grant to the lessee or to others an option to purchase such system.
SB 29
56-3 (1959)
Author: Phillips, Jimmy
Relating to authorizing certain cities to make contracts, leases or other agreements with companies, corporations or individuals for the operation or lease of any city or municipal park owned or to be acquired by such cities or any of the improvements or facilities of such park or parks for a term of not exceeding forty years and containing such provisions as such cities may deem necessary.
HB 93
55-0 (1957)
Author: McDonald, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the construction, acquisition and operation of automotive parking stations by cities and towns having a population of not less than one hundred and thirty thousand nor more than four hundred and five thousand (herein called "Eligible Cities"), and providing for the financing thereof.
HB 701
55-0 (1957)
Author: Moore, James Steele "Jim"
Relating to contracts made by County Commissioners Courts prohibiting certain persons from being directly or indirectly interested in such contracts, providing that taxpaying citizens of the county may enjoin such contracts; fixing a penalty.
HB 736
55-0 (1957)
Author: Kennard, Don | et. al.
Relating to Purchasing Agents of counties that have a population of one hundred thousand (100,000) or more; providing that the Purchasing Agent is entitled to a salary between Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) and Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000).
HB 918
55-0 (1957)
Author: Johnson, Sr., Robert Ellis "Bob; Big Daddy" | et. al.
Relating to amending the Penal Code relating to allowing an officer of any county, city or town to be paid for rendering certain services.
SB 140
55-0 (1957)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to amending the Penal Code so as to permit officers of counties, cities and towns to enter into or become pecuniarily interested in contracts with the county, city or town when the material, goods, merchandise or services covered by the contract are available from only one source.
SB 151
55-0 (1957)
Author: Phillips, Jimmy | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Acts so as to increase the compensation of the County Road Engineer; providing for the method of purchasing equipment, materials and supplies for the county road and bridge department and the approval and payment of claims therefor.
SB 378
55-0 (1957)
Author: Fuller, Jep S.
Relating to amending certain Statutes prescribing the authority of the Navigation and Canal Commissioners of navigation districts in relation to construction contracts in cases of public calamity or extreme emergency or unforeseen damage to property of such navigation districts.
HB 172
54-0 (1955)
Author: Benton, J. A. "Captain"
Relating to prohibiting the governing board of every incorporated city or town in this State from paying to any person, firm, corporation or association any money or compensation for work performed or service rendered in the improvement of any street or other property of such city unless the city has entered into a valid and lawful contract or agreement for such work or service prior to the performance of the work and prior to the rendering of the service; providing that the provisions of this Act shall not be construed as prohibiting the payment of any legal obligation of the city.
HB 189
54-0 (1955)
Author: Mullen, Bob R.
Relating to requiring county attorneys, criminal district attorneys and district attorneys to institute suits in behalf of a county school district or other political subdivision within their jurisdiction for the recovery of any money unlawfully expended or any money or property misappropriated or applied to any unlawful purpose by any officer or employee of any county, school district, or political subdivision; prescribing their power and duties in relation thereto.
HB 327
54-0 (1955)
Author: Sanders, Jr., Harold Barefoot | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Acts authorizing the appointment of a Purchasing Agent and prescribing his duties and salary, prescribing the mode, manner and method by which supplies, material, equipment and machinery may be purchased and making it a misdemeanor and a violation of the law and affixing a penalty for the violation of the provisions relative thereto.
HB 452
54-0 (1955)
Author: Carr, Waggoner | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Acts so as to provide for a Purchasing Agent in counties having a population of one hundred thousand (100,000) or more inhabitants according to the last preceding Federal census; providing that the salary of the purchasing agent shall be set at a figure not less than Thirty-six Hundred Dollars ($3600.00), nor more than Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000.00) per year and providing that this salary shall be paid out of the General Fund and/or the Road and Bridge Fund; providing for a repealing clause.
HB 913
54-0 (1955)
Author: Banks, Jr., Clinton Stanley
Relating to amending certain Acts so as to provide that any county may into into long-term contracts with any agency, district or municipal corporation of the State where revenues derived from such contract by any such agency, district or municipal corporation may be pledged to the payment of revenue bonds issued by any such agency, district or municipal corporation.
SB 125
54-0 (1955)
Author: Shireman, William H.
Relating to amending certain Acts by requiring thirty days publication of notice for letting certain contracts and providing that upon petition of 1% of the taxpaying voters the city or county shall call a bond election in certain circumstances.
SB 190
54-0 (1955)
Author: Corbin, Sr., Kilmer B.
Relating to amending certain Acts so as to provide for a purchasing agent in counties having a population of 100,000 or more inhabitants according to the last preceding Federal Census; providing that the salary of the purchasing agent shall be set at a figure not less than Thirty-six Hundred Dollars ($3600.00), nor more than Six Thousand Dollars ($6000.00) per year and providing that this salary shall be paid out of the General Fund and/or the Road and Bridge Fund; providing for a repealing clause.
SB 283
54-0 (1955)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to amending certain Acts authorizing the appointment of a Purchasing Agent for Dallas County and prescribing his duties and salary; prescribing the mode, manner and method by which supplies, materials, equipment and machinery may be purchased, and making it a misdemeanor and a violation of the law, and fixing a penalty for violation of the provisions relative thereto.
HB 488
53-0 (1953)
Author: Huffman, Reagan Russell
Relating to authorizing School Districts participating in the Foundation School Program to purchase, sell and trade directly upon the open market motor vehicles, tires and tubes, used for transporting school children, when requisition are approved by designated school officials.
HB 602
53-0 (1953)
Author: Houston, Jr., Horace Ben
Relating to amending certain Acts increasing the amount of partial payments which may be made on a contract to an amount not to exceed ninety (90%) per cent of the amount due at the time of such payment.
HB 606
53-0 (1953)
Author: Seeligson, Frates Slick
Relating to counties having a population in excess of 300,000 inhabitants; providing that in no such county shall the commissioners' court make any contract for the expenditure or payment of $2,000.00 or more out of any funds of the county or subdivision thereof without first submitting the proposed contract to competitive bids.
SB 72
53-0 (1953)
Author: Fuller, Jep S.
Relating to amending certain Acts to authorize cities and counties to enter into lump sum or unit price contracts and to make certain changes in the work to be performed or materials, equipment and supplies to be furnished under public contract; validating time warrants, contracts, scrip warrants, refunding bonds issued for the purpose of refunding time warrants, heretofore issued in certain counties.
SB 279
53-0 (1953)
Author: Wagonseller, Wayne Warren
Relating to authorizing school districts participating in the Foundation School Program to purchase, sell and trade directly upon the open market motor vehicles, tires and tubes, used for transporting school children, when requisitions are approved by designated school officials.
HB 57
53-1 (1954)
Author: Warden, John A.
Relating to validating contracts for supplemental water supply heretofore executed by and between Eligible Cities and Eligible Districts, as defined herein, when the payments under any such contract are to be made from the water revenues of such City, imposing no tax obligation on the city.
HB 109
53-1 (1954)
Author: Lindsey, Jim T. | et. al.
Relating to authorizing cities and towns to make water supply contracts with persons, firms or corporations; prescribing the circumstances under which any such contract shall be approved or authorized at an election and the procedure for such election.
HB 113
52-0 (1951)
Author: Rutherford, James T.
Relating to amending certain statutes allowing Cities and Towns of this State to enter into contracts with an Attorney of this State for the collection of Delinquent Taxes, and to receive the same compensation as now allowed Attorneys under contract for such purposes with the State and County.
HB 217
52-0 (1951)
Author: Perry, J. Franklin
Relating to validating, ratifying, confirming and approving certain contracts, scrip warrants, and time warrants authorized by counties or cities since the approval by the Governor of Texas upon certain conditions.
HB 267
52-0 (1951)
Author: Shaw, Lynn Baron | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Commissioners Court of any county which has or may hereafter provide for exhibits or the erection of certain buildings or improvements, to enter into contracts for conducting, maintenance, use, operation, management and lease thereof on such terms as may be agreeable to the Court.
HB 325
52-0 (1951)
Author: Pearson, Lee Roy
Relating to amending certain statutes relating to the powers and duties of Commissioners Courts in determining the value of property for tax purposes in such Counties, and in making contracts with persons, firms or corporations to compile taxation data.
HB 366
52-0 (1951)
Author: Maverick, Jr., Fontaine Maury | et. al.
Relating to providing that the Commissioners Court of any county may enter into contracts for the accomplishment of plans and programs for flood control and soil conservation with the Federal Soil Conservation Service, State Soil Conservation Districts, State Extension Service, Conservation and Reclamation Districts, Drainage Districts, Water Control and Improvement Districts, Navigation Districts, Flood Control Districts, Levee Improvement Districts and Municipal Corporations.
HB 520
52-0 (1951)
Author: Hinson, George T.
Relating to authorizing the State Board of Control to allow the board of trustees of any school district to purchase privately owned or contracted school buses now in operation in the transportation of school children.
HB 737
52-0 (1951)
Author: Cobb, Morris Gray
Relating to creating the office of County Purchasing Agent in all counties in this State having a population of not less than sixty thousand (60,000) inhabitants and not more than one hundred thousand (100,000) inhabitants according to the last preceding Federal Census and having a tax valuation of not less than forty-five Million Dollars ($65,000,000) and not more than Eighty Million Dollars ($80,000,000), providing for the appointment of such agent, prescribing his duties and fixing his compensation; prescribing a penalty for the violation of this Act.
SB 9
52-0 (1951)
Author: Hudson, Hill D.
Relating to amending certain statutes allowing cities and towns of this State to enter into contracts with an attorney of this State for the collection of delinquent taxes, and to receive the same compensation as now allowed attorneys under contract for such purposes with the State and county.
SB 118
52-0 (1951)
Author: Lock, Ottis E.
Relating to providing for the recording of certain contracts and agreements of agencies or political subdivisions of the State government.
SB 188
52-0 (1951)
Author: Vick, Kyle A.
Relating to authorizing the Commissioners' Court of any county which has or may hereafter provide for exhibits or the erection of certain buildings or improvements, to enter into contracts for conducting, maintenance, use, operation, management and lease thereof on such terms as may be agreeable to the court, permitting the use thereof for any useful public purpose beneficial to the county and its citizens.
SB 230
52-0 (1951)
Author: Vick, Kyle A.
Relating to authorizing the Commissioners Court of any county which has or may hereafter provide for exhibits or the erection of certain buildings or improvements, to enter into contracts for conducting, maintenance, use, operation, management and lease thereof on such terms as may be agreeable to the court, permitting the use thereof for any useful public purpose beneficial to the county and its citizens.
SB 352
52-0 (1951)
Author: Hudson, Hill D.
Relating to amending Statutes governing advertising of bids by cities and counties.
SB 416
52-0 (1951)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady
Relating to authorizing the creation of the Office of County Purchasing Agent in all counties in this State having a population of not less than sixty thousand (60,000) inhabitants and not more than one hundred thousand (100,000) inhabitants according to the last preceding Federal Census, and having a tax valuation of not less than Forty-five Million Dollars ($45,000,000.00) and not more than Eighty Million Dollars ($80,000,00.00); prescribing a penalty for the violation of this Act.
HB 286
51-0 (1949)
Author: Rutherford, James T.
Relating to amending a previous Act, so as to include cities, towns and independent school districts, within the provisions of this act.
HB 501
51-0 (1949)
Author: Hull, Henry A. "Salty"
Relating to amending a previous Act, providing for a Purchasing Agent and his assistant in counties having populations in excess of one hundred and forty thousand (140,000) according to the last preceding Federal Census, General or Special.
HB 587
51-0 (1949)
Author: Rogers, Andrew J. "Andy"
Relating to authorizing counties of this State to purchase road machinery, road equipment, tires and tubes by and through the State Board of Control; providing that this Act shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause.
HB 903
51-0 (1949)
Author: Blount, Ralph E. "Peppy"
Relating to authorizing any city or town within or town within this State to enter into a contract with any District or authority for supplying water to such city and authorizing such city to lease its water production, water supply and water supply facilities to such District, or make contract with such District for the operation of such water facilities; enacting other provisions related to the subject.
SB 60
51-0 (1949)
Author: Hudson, Hill D.
Relating to amending certain Act relating to contracts made by Commissioners Court for collection of delinquent taxes so as to include cities, towns and independent school districts, within the provisions of this Act.
SB 343
51-0 (1949)
Author: Hudson, Hill D. | et. al.
Relating to authorizing any city or town within this State which is situated within any conservation district created by the Special Act of the Legislature under Article 16, Section 59 of the Constitution for the principal purpose of supplying water to cities to enter into a contract with such district for supplying water to such city and authorizing such city to lease its water production, water supply and water supply facilities to such district, or make a contract with such district for the operation of such water facilities; enacting other provisions relating to the subject.
HB 82
50-0 (1947)
Author: Stump, William R. "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to amending a previous Act, providing that no Commissioners Court and no city in this State shall make a contract calling for or requiring the expenditure or payment of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000) or more out of any fund or funds of any county or subdivision of any county or city, without first submitting such proposed contract to competitive bids; repealing all General and Special Laws in conflict.
HB 584
50-0 (1947)
Author: Lee, Otis | et. al.
Relating to amending a previous Act, providing for the compensation of the county purchasing agent and their assistant in counties of more than 140,000 population and less than 338,000.
HB 388
49-0 (1945)
Author: Winfree, Sr., Joseph Edwin | et. al.
Relating to making it unlawful for any city, however incorporated, and any state agency created under Section 59, Article XVI, Constitution of Texas, to pay any person, firm, corporation or association of persons, and for any person, firm, corporation or association of persons to receive, accept or appropriate to his or their own use and benefit, any money or thing of value as a fee, bonus, brokerage or commission for the purchase or acquisition of any property, whether real, personal or mixed; providing penalties for the violation hereof; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith.
SB 346
49-0 (1945)
Author: Graves, William Carey "Will (Bill)"
Relating to amending certain Acts authorizing the Commissioners Court of Dallas County to appoint a purchasing agent for said county, and to fix his duties, official bond, and compensation.
HB 621
47-0 (1941)
Author: Evans, Roger Q. | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Article of the Revised Civil Statutes providing for County Auditors in certain counties to act as Purchasing Agents and Auditors for school districts.
HB 814
47-0 (1941)
Author: Anderson, Preston Louis
Relating to amending a certain Article by providing that contracts for the purchase by counties for certain supplies shall be awarded to the party who, in the judgment of the Commissioners Court, has submitted the lowest and best bid.
HB 83
46-0 (1939)
Author: Smith, Paris | et. al.
Relating to providing for contracting for the collection of delinquent taxes.
HB 263
46-0 (1939)
Author: Bray, Clayton | et. al.
Relating to authorizing and empowering the Commissioners Court in counties having a population of more than (15,000) and less than sixteen thousand (16,000) inhabitants, according to the last preceding Federal Census, to purchase fire trucks and other firefighting equipment for the protection and preservation of bridges, warehouses, shops, and other property located without the limits of any incorporated municipality or town.
HB 468
46-0 (1939)
Author: Bray, Clayton | et. al.
Relating to authorizing and empowering the Commissioners Courts in certain counties to enter into contracts and agreements with the governing bodies of municipalities within said counties for the purpose of furnishing fire protection in such counties outside of the corporate limits of said municipalities and to make appropriations for paying municipalities for such services.
HB 473
46-0 (1939)
Author: Johnson, Jr., B. Thomas "Nub" | et. al.
Relating to creating the office of County Purchasing Agent in all counties in this State having a population of more than one hundred and forty thousand (140,000) inhabitants and less than two hundred and ninety thousand (290,000) inhabitants, and wherein is situated an incorporated city of more than one hundred and forty thousand (140,000) inhabitants.
HB 661
46-0 (1939)
Author: Coleman, Wiley N.
Relating to providing for the appointment of a County Purchasing Agent in certain counties.
HB 676
46-0 (1939)
Author: Cleveland, Epp J. | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Act authorizing the Board of Directors of Texas Technological College and the Board of Directors of the Texas College of Arts and Industries and the Board of Regents of the Texas State Teachers Colleges of Texas to erect and equip and to contract for the erection, completion, and equipment to certain dormitories, cottages, and other buildings and improvements and to purchase or lease additional real estate.
HB 703
46-0 (1939)
Author: Cleveland, Epp J.
Relating to authorizing cooperative agreement between the Public School System and the Board of Regents of the Texas State Teachers College.
HB 781
46-0 (1939)
Author: Hull, Henry A. "Salty"
Relating to authorizing the Commissioners' Courts in certain counties to appoint an Inventory Agent.
HB 849
46-0 (1939)
Author: Harrell, Eugene F.
Relating to providing that the Commissioners' Court of certain counties may designate the county auditor to act as purchasing agent.
HB 891
46-0 (1939)
Author: Russell, John K.
Relating to amending a certain Article by providing that certain County Auditors may act as County Purchasing Agents under certain conditions in certain conditions.
HB 974
46-0 (1939)
Author: Johnson, Jr., B. Thomas "Nub" | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Act to fix the terms of office of the County Purchasing Agent in certain counties.
HB 1007
46-0 (1939)
Author: Blankenship, Dallas A. | et. al.
Relating to providing that in certain counties have purchased and adopted voting machines for the purpose of holding elections, the County Auditor, upon order of the Commissioners Court, shall advertise for bids for the hauling and/or transporting voting machines to the various precincts in the county.
SB 28
46-0 (1939)
Author: Nelson, G. Hobert
Relating to authorizing and empowering the Board of Directors of Texas Technological College, the Board of Directors of Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College, the Board of Regents of the University of Texas, the Board of Directors of the State Teachers' Colleges of Texas, the Board of Directors of the Texas State College for Women, and the Board of Directors of the College of Arts and Industries, to erect and equip, and contract for the erection and equipment of any dormitories, cottages or stadiums to be self-liquidating from revenues earned from same, authorizing the execution of notes and bonds therefor, and providing in addition to revenues earned by said improvements to allow in the event of an emergency supplementing same from not exceeding twenty-five (25%) per cent of local funds and authorizing the respective Boards of said Institutions to do any and all things necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
SB 169
46-0 (1939)
Author: Martin, Jesse E.
Relating to creating the office of County Purchasing Agent in all counties in this State having a population of more than 140,000 inhabitants and less than 290,000 in habitants.
SB 429
46-0 (1939)
Author: Martin, Jesse E.
Relating to amending a certain Act providing for the appointment of a county Purchasing Agent whose term of office shall be for two (2) years; fixing the salary of said purchasing agent in certain counties.
HB 137
45-0 (1937)
Author: Beckworth, Sr., Lindley Garrison | et. al.
Relating to authorizing trustees of common school districts and consolidated common school districts to make contracts with superintendents, principals, and teachers, with the approval of the County Superintendent.
HB 427
45-0 (1937)
Author: Reed, William Otey
Relating to authorizing and empowering the Commissioners Court in counties having a population of more than three hundred thousand (300,000) and less than three hundred fifty thousand (350,000) inhabitants, according to the last preceding Federal Census, to purchase fire trucks and other fire-fighting equipment for the protection and preservation of bridges, warehouses, shops, and other property located without the limits of any incorporated city or town.
HB 970
45-0 (1937)
Author: Nicholson, Carl Edmund | et. al.
Relating to compensation of County Purchasing Agents in certain counties.
SB 472
45-0 (1937)
Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers
Relating to permitting the County Auditor in certain counties to act as purchasing agent therein on order of the Commissioners' Court, fixing his compensation therefor .
SB 9
45-2 (1937)
Author: Hill, Jr., Joe Lafayette
Relating to authorizing County Commissioners' Courts and the City Commission of any incorporated town within said County to lease or rent office space for the purpose of aiding and cooperating with the agencies of the State and Federal governments engaged in the administration of relief of the unemployed and needy people in the State of Texas, and to pay the regular monthly utility bills for such offices, such as lights, gas and water.
SB 26
45-2 (1937)
Author: Davis, Ephraim McDaniel "E.M."
Relating to authorizing Cities and Towns to make contracts with Water Improvement and Water Control and Improvement Districts.
SB 292
44-0 (1935)
Author: Burns, Gordon M.
Relating to making an emergency appropriation of money for the Sam Houston State Teachers College at Huntsville, Texas.
HB 596
43-0 (1933)
Author: McDougald, Sr., James R.
Relating to creating the office of county purchasing agent in counties of certain population.
HB 810
43-0 (1933)
Author: Pope, Walter Elmer "Uncle Elmer"
Relating to amending certain statute relating to notice of competitive bids and the right to referendum so as to provide that it shall not apply to cities and towns acting under authority of this Act until after June 1, 1934, instead of after June 1, 1932.
SB 90
43-0 (1933)
Author: Regan, Kenneth Mills
Relating to creating office of County Purchasing Agent in certain counties.
SB 26
43-3 (1934)
Author: Regan, Kenneth Mills | et. al.
Relating to authorizing water control and improvement districts to assign water contracts for a period of not exceeding forty years, or to assign the revenues accruing or to accrue under such contract, and to receive therefor either a lump sum in cash or outstanding bonds of said district.
HB 228
42-0 (1931)
Author: Towery, J. H.
Relating to repealing certain Articles relating to collection of delinquent taxes and making abstracts and maps, platts, and book system.
HB 312
42-0 (1931)
Author: Petsch, Alfred P.C. | et. al.
Relating to requiring Commissioners' Court and governing bodies of cities and towns in this State to advertise for bids on projects respecting public improvements under certain conditions.
HB 60
42-1 (1931)
Author: Morse, Robert Emmett
Relating to amending the Bond and Warrant Law of 1931 by adding thereto a new section providing that nothing contained in said Act shall be construed as requiring any city to give any notice as a condition precedent to issuing warrants payable out of current funds of such city.
HB 63
42-1 (1931)
Author: Dwyer, Pat | et. al.
Relating to validating all issues of funding and refunding notes, bonds, warrants, time warrants and treasury warrants heretofore issued or authorized to be issued and attempted to be issued by any and all cities in the State.
HB 96
42-3 (1932)
Author: Lemens, Vernon
Relating to amending certain laws by providing notice and competitive bids shall not be required for expenditures for the purchase of right of way for highway construction.
SB 140
41-0 (1929)
Author: Hardin, Sr., Carl Clara
Relating to preventing expending public funds for improvements or construction by day labor over a certain amount without estimate, plans and specifications; providing penalty.
SB 62
41-1 (1929)
Author: Miller, Eugene
Relating to authorizing the Board of Regents of the College of Industrial Arts to make contracts for the erection of dormitories.
HB 71
41-2 (1929)
Author: Dunlap, Edwin Donald "Ed" | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Board of Directors of The Texas College of Arts and Industries to make contracts for the erection of dormitories, to purchase or lease lands and other appurtenances for dormitories, to make contracts for the collection and disposition of the revenue derived from dormitories.
SB 138
41-2 (1929)
Author: Miller, Eugene
Relating to authorizing the Board of Regents of the College of Industrial Arts to make contracts for the erection of dormitories.
SB 173
41-2 (1929)
Author: Gainer, Charles Salter
Relating to authorizing the Board of Directors of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas to purchase, acquire and construct permanent improvements, including dormitories, stadiums, and athletic fields, and for the improvement of such structures heretofore erected.
SB 57
41-4 (1930)
Author: Parrish, Pinkney L. "Pink"
Relating to limiting the power of the Commissioners' Court in making contracts in connection with the collection of delinquent taxes.
SB 90
41-5 (1930)
Author: Miller, Eugene
Relating to authorizing the Board of Regents of the College of Industrial Arts to erect and equip and make contracts for the erection and equipping of dormitories and other improvements on the campus or other real estate purchased or leased for the purpose.
HB 122
40-0 (1927)
Author: Denman, Charles Culberson "Cub"
Relating to providing for the purchase of stationary, blank books, record books, and office supplies for all officers in each county; and authorizing the District Clerk of each County to purchase all supplies needed for the District Court of such county.
SB 245
40-0 (1927)
Author: Hall, James W.
Relating to amending Harris County Road Law with respect to the method of making purchases of materials and supplies and the awarding of contracts therefor.
SB 336
40-0 (1927)
Author: Wood, Ashley Elijah | et. al.
Relating to requiring any person or persons, firm or corporation, entering into a formal contract with the State or its counties or sub-divisions thereof to execute bonds with sureties, with obligation that contractors shall pay laborers and those furnishing materials for such buildings and public works.
SB 34
40-1 (1927)
Author: Wood, Ashley Elijah
Relating to providing more adequate and better regulations and provisions in connection with bonds where a person or persons, firm or corporation, enter into a formal contract with this State of its counties or school districts, or for subdivisions thereof or any municipality therein for the construction of any public building or the prosecution and completion of any public work.
SB 406
38-0 (1923)
Author: Darwin, Henry Lewis
Relating to prohibiting commissioners' courts and supervisors of levee improvement districts from letting any contract calling for or requiring the expenditure of two thousand ($2,000) dollars or more without first submitting same to competitive bids and publishing notice of the proposed letting of such contract.
HB 97
37-0 (1921)
Author: Hall, James W.
Relating to a certain Act regarding purchase of supplies and contracts for labor on behalf of school districts.
HB 411
37-0 (1921)
Author: Teer, Claud D.
Relating to amend a certain Act regarding the purchase of supplies for the use of counties.
SB 144
37-0 (1921)
Author: Bailey, John Heywood
Relating to the purchasing of supplies for the use of counties, and providing that in cases of emergency purchases not in excess of One Hundred and Fifty ($150.00) Dollars may be made upon requisition approved by the Commissioners' Court without advertising for competitive bids.
HB 141
36-0 (1919)
Author: Stephens, Caulie R. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain articles relating to contracts for materials for the county so as to provide for the making of contracts by the commissioners' court; and providing against the indiscriminate making of accounts to nature and become due in the future.
HB 24
36-4 (1920)
Author: Horton, Frank B.
Relating to amending the special road law for Dallas County, Texas.
HB 157
35-0 (1917)
Author: Williford, Robert Lee | et. al.
Relating to requiring the Commissioners' Court to publish notice of the time and place of the letting of any contract calling for the expenditure of Five Hundred Dollars or more; requiring the submitting of contracts to competitive bids; providing that contracts made in violation shall not be enforced.
HB 341
35-0 (1917)
Author: Holland, Robert H. | et. al.
Relating to bids for materials and supplies furnished counties.
SB 6
34-0 (1915)
Author: Bailey, Louis Hart
Relating to amending a certain Statute relating to placing the finances of all improvement, navigation, drainage, road or irrigation districts under the control and supervision of the County Auditor.
SB 187
31-0 (1909)
Author: Masterson, Thomas Washington
Relating to ratifying, approving and confirming a certain contract of lease between County of Galveston of the first part, Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company, Galveston, Houston and Henderson Railway Company, Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway Company of the second part, and Galveston-Houston Electric Railway Company of the third part, relating to Galveston causeway, and a certain memoranda of agreement executed by Galveston county, Gulf, Colorado and Sante Fe Railway Company, Galveston, Houston and Henderson Railroad Company and Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway Company, construing Articles XVII and XXI of said contract of lease, and to amend an act entitled "An Act to authorize Galveston county to build and own the combination roadway and bridge from mainland to Galveston Island across Galveston Bay, to connect, as part of the roadways of the county on the island and mainland and the county to issue bonds for same on taxation; also establishing three-mile limit and condemnation proceedings and providing for the right of way."
HB 126
30-0 (1907)
Author: Kennedy, Austin Milton
Relating to requiring Commissioners Courts to purchase from the lowest bidder all blank books and stationery supplies required by the several counties, and prescribing the manner of contracting therefor.
HB 15
29-1 (1905)
Relating to authorizing the City of Austin to make certain contracts.
HB 17
28-1 (1903)
Author: Terrell, Alexander Watkins | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the City of Austin to enter into certain contracts and to sell, transfer, or lease certain of its property, property rights, and franchises, in order to secure a more economical and satisfactory water, light and power system for the use of the people of said city.