HB 362
87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., CarlSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the authority of a county to require electronic bids or proposals for competitive bidding.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
HB 1792
87-0 (2021)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the evaluation of child-care providers participating in the Texas Rising Star Program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3329
87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the procurement process of state agencies, including the evaluation of and communication with vendors.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3515
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the procurement of certain goods and services related to highways by the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
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
SB 326
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a county to require electronic bids or proposals for competitive bidding.
Senate: Local Government
Co-author authorized
SB 694
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the evaluation of child-care providers participating in the Texas Rising Star Program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 799
87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to contracting procedures and requirements for governmental entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1270
87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the procurement of certain goods and services related to highways by the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
SB 1812
87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the use of competitive sealed proposals for certain construction projects.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 71
86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of regional transit authorities; granting the power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds and charge fees; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 1266
86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to a competitive bidding requirement exemption for certain county sole-source purchases of road construction or maintenance materials.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1524
86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, MattSponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to correcting outdated references to the Texas Building and Procurement Commission.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1752
86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the construction manager-at-risk method of contracting for governmental construction projects.
House: State Affairs
Postponed
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 2367
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to a prohibition on bids by certain insurance and health benefit providers to administer or provide coverage under certain group benefit plans for governmental employees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
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 2833
86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to certain contracts requiring competitive bidding by the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2863
86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the applicability of competitive bidding requirements to expenditures for certain municipal utility facility relocations.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 3674
86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to an opportunity to cure a bid, proposal, or offer that does not include a required historically underutilized business subcontracting plan.
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 4280
86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Peter
Relating to the grant program distributing money from the transportation infrastructure fund.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
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 379
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to competitive bidding procurements by a school district for certain goods or services, including professional services.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 808
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the construction manager-at-risk method of contracting for governmental construction projects.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1092
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to certain contracts requiring competitive bidding by the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
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 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 1721
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of regional transit authorities; granting the power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds and charge fees; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
SB 2260
86-0 (2019)
Author: Flores, Peter | et. al.
Relating to the grant program distributing money from the transportation infrastructure fund.
Senate: Transportation
Co-author authorized
HB 449
85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the applicability of competitive bidding requirements to leases of radio towers and the land under radio towers procured by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 792
85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the exception from disclosure under the public information law for information related to competition or bidding.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
HB 1395
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the powers and duties of navigation districts, port authorities, and boards of trustees of municipal port facilities.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1528
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the powers and duties of navigation districts and port authorities.
House: Transportation
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
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 3250
85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to civil works projects and other construction projects of governmental entities.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Transferred to Calendars Committee
HB 3487
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the creation of an instructional materials web portal by the commissioner of education.
House: Public Education
Withdrawn from schedule
SB 115
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to the Internet broadcast of certain open meetings.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 116
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Racing Commission.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 117
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Workforce Commission.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 118
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 119
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Lottery Commission.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 120
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Medical Board.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 121
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Board of Nursing.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 122
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Optometry Board.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 123
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the State Board of Dental Examiners.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 124
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 125
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Funeral Service Commission.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 126
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 127
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 407
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the exception from disclosure under the public information law for information related to competition or bidding.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
SB 1395
85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the powers and duties of navigation districts and port authorities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
SB 1484
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the creation of an instructional materials web portal by the commissioner of education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 1927
85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to requiring the Health and Human Services Commission to evaluate and implement changes to the Medicaid and child health plan programs to make the programs more cost-effective, increase competition among providers, and improve health outcomes for recipients.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to 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 878
84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to competitive bidding procedures and election requirements for the Westchase District.
House: Urban Affairs
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
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 1104
84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to exempting the procurement of services for victims of family violence from competitive bidding requirements.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
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 3019
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the competitive bid process for construction during contracting and delivery of construction projects.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
No action taken in committee
HB 3491
84-0 (2015)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to asset management agreements of the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 4131
84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, GeneSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to competitive bidding procedures and election requirements for the Westchase District.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 20
84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to state agency contracting.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 59
84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to an exemption from competitive bidding requirements for the procurement of services for victims of family violence.
House: Human Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1161
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to certain purchasing methods by state agencies and local governments.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 1236
84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to asset management agreements of the Texas Department of Transportation.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
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 1377
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to competitive bidding requirements for emergency services districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
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 1894
84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of navigation districts, port authorities, and boards of trustees of municipal port facilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 959
83-0 (2013)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to historically underutilized businesses and the preference given for goods and services purchased by state agencies; providing penalties.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
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 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 2336
83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the requirement of competitive bidding for certain purchases by a state agency.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 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 3436
83-0 (2013)
Author: Cook, ByronSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the use and development of state property, including real property within the Capitol complex.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Economic Development
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
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
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 628
82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to contracts by governmental entities and related professional services and to public works performance and payment bonds.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
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 1110
82-0 (2011)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the contracting authority of the Midland County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1152
82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to payments by the comptroller of public accounts to employees, vendors, annuitants, and other recipients of state-issued payments through the electronic funds transfer system or by electronic pay card.
House: Ways & Means
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 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 1655
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the preference given by state agencies to goods offered by bidders in this state or manufactured, produced, or grown in this state or in the United States.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1656
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
To the purchase of iron, steel, and manufactured goods made in the United States for state construction projects.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 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 2316
82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to county powers, duties, and services, including the powers and duties of certain districts, and the authorization of certain health care programs and studies.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on intent calendar
HB 2325
82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, RuthSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the competitive bidding and notice requirements for contracts of certain mass transportation authorities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2834
82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to insurer receivership.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
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
HB 3344
82-0 (2011)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to competitive bid requirements for public utility agencies that award construction contracts.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3730
82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to certain privatization of maintenance contracts awarded by the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
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 1433
82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to insurer receivership.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
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 1597
82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to competitive bid requirements for public utility agencies that award construction contracts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
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 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 45
82-1 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to allocation of state and federal funds for adult basic education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 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 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 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 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 3485
81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to certain county, municipal, district, and other governmental functions, procedures, powers, duties, and services, including certain criminal procedures.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
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 4493
81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to contracts awarded through competitive bidding by certain port and harbor facilities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
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 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 2123
81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the administration of certain county services and duties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
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 2381
81-0 (2009)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the fee charged for registration on the master bidders list.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
HB 119
80-0 (2007)
Author: Brown, FredSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the exemption from competitive bidding for certain purchases.
House: Government Reform Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/07
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 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 1033
80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the threshold amount at which certain water districts are required to solicit competitive bids before awarding certain contracts.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
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 2411
80-0 (2007)
Author: Strama, MarkSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to school district depositories.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2618
80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing political subdivisions to lease property owned by the political subdivision to other governmental entities without following competitive purchasing procedures.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2792
80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the authority of certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities to utilize bid and contract alternatives.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 3234
80-0 (2007)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the requirement that governmental entities give preference to Texas-based companies in awarding certain financial services contracts.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
HB 3348
80-0 (2007)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the mechanism by which prices are established in the competitive wholesale electric energy and capacity markets in Texas.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
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 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 3861
80-0 (2007)
Author: Orr, Rob
Relating to the bidding requirements for emergency service districts.
House: County Affairs
No action taken in committee
SB 256
80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to payments by bidders associated with a toll project contract.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 657
80-0 (2007)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to the threshold amount at which certain water districts are required to solicit competitive bids before awarding certain contracts and to the ability of such districts to enter those contracts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1704
80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to exempting expenditures for advertising from certain competitive bidding requirements for municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
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
SB 1868
80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing political subdivisions to lease property owned by the political subdivision to other governmental entities without following competitive purchasing procedures.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
HB 100
79-0 (2005)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Relating to the award of certain highway contracts by the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
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 769
79-0 (2005)
Author: Smith, WayneSponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the deadline for evaluating and ranking competitive sealed proposals for certain construction services submitted to a navigation district or port authority.
House: Transportation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2227
79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to contracting for transportation services to day activity and health services program facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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: Anchía, 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: Anchía, 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 2702
79-0 (2005)
Author: Krusee, MikeSponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the construction, acquisition, financing, maintenance, management, operation, ownership, and control of transportation facilities and the progress, improvement, policing, and safety of transportation in this state; providing a penalty.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 2713
79-0 (2005)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the provision of a preference in certain state construction contracts for contractors that provide health benefits to employees.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2957
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hamric, PeggySponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to an exemption from the competitive bidding requirement for certain purchases by an emergency services district.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 3143
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the reverse auction process at the Texas Building and Procurement Commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 245
79-0 (2005)
Author: Krusee, MikeSponsor: Staples, Todd
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections to H.B. No. 2702.
Signed by the Governor
HR 2270
79-0 (2005)
Author: Krusee, Mike
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2702.
Reported enrolled
SB 620
79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the deadline for evaluating and ranking competitive sealed proposals for certain construction services submitted to a navigation district or port authority.
Senate: Natural Resources
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1594
79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a small contractor assistance program for bidding on construction contracts at institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
No action taken in subcommittee
SR 1098
79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, Todd
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2702.
Reported enrolled
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 335
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hamric, Peggy | et. al.Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the public sale of certain real property; providing penalties.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 443
78-0 (2003)
Author: Denny, Mary | et. al.
Relating to providing notice concerning certain school district purchases.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 593
78-0 (2003)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to contract with, and payment under certain contracts with, a governmental entity.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
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 1396
78-0 (2003)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to the requirement that certain contracts awarded by the Veterans' Land Board be subject to competitive bidding.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations
Withdrawn from calendar
HB 2091
78-0 (2003)
Author: Harper-Brown, LindaSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to procurement rules, guidelines, and procedures for regional transportation authorities.
House: Transportation Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/03
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 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 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
SB 188
78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the public sale of certain real property; providing penalties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
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 484
78-0 (2003)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the competitive bidding requirement for the Greater Texoma Utility Authority.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 506
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to requiring, as a condition of eligibility to bid on an oil, gas, or other mineral lease on certain state land, a plan for procuring goods and services from or participating with historically underutilized businesses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State 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 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 761
78-0 (2003)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Berman, Leo
Relating to the requirement that certain contracts awarded by the Veterans' Land Board be subject to competitive bidding.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 907
78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the relocation of utility facilities on certain state highway contracts.
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security
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 1331
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ratliff, BillSponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to procurement procedures for construction-related services for public school districts, institutions of higher education, and the Texas Building and Procurement Commission.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1359
78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to providing notice concerning certain school district purchases.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
SB 1412
78-0 (2003)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to procurement rules, guidelines, and procedures for regional transportation authorities.
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 1849
78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to school district purchasing contracts.
Senate: Education
No action taken 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 19
78-4 (2003)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the sale of tax receivables by local governments.
House: Public School Finance, Select
Referred to Public School Finance, Select
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 1589
77-0 (2001)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to competitive bid requirements for certain contracts awarded by governmental entities.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1638
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hamric, Peggy | et. al.
Relating to the payment and use of a bid guaranty for a state highway improvement contract.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
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 2229
77-0 (2001)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to certain contracts between governmental entities and nonresident bidders.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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 2485
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to contracts relating to entertainment facilities of certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
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 2507
77-0 (2001)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the procedures for establishing the provider of last resort in utility service areas.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2748
77-0 (2001)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to requiring commissioners and vendors of the Port of Houston Authority of Harris County, Texas, to disclose certain financial relationships.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
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 2943
77-0 (2001)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the General Services Commission's facilities leasing program.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
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 3186
77-0 (2001)
Author: Puente, Robert | et. al.
Relating to preference to Texas bidders for certain state procurements.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3200
77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to conflicts of interest of Department of Information Resources employees.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 3413
77-0 (2001)
Author: McClendon, RuthSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the exemption of a public housing authority from competitive bidding requirements for certain activities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3536
77-0 (2001)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to certain bids and contracts.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
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 354
77-0 (2001)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the powers of a local government corporation.
House: Transportation Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 487
77-0 (2001)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to bids for a state highway improvement contract.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 642
77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the General Services Commission's facilities leasing program.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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 916
77-0 (2001)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Talton, Robert
Relating to the disposition by municipalities of property in certain air navigation facilities.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1115
77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to conflicts of interest of Department of Information Resources employees.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
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
SB 1366
77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to preference to Texas bidders and best value for certain state procurements.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1518
77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to state purchasing using the reverse auction procedure.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken 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 1125
76-0 (1999)
Author: Solis, Juan
Relating to the conveyance of property by a municipality to a municipally created development corporation.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
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 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 1760
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hill, Fred
Relating to the investment of debt service funds by school districts, junior college districts, and community college districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1808
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lengefeld, David | et. al.
Relating to the disposal of surplus county property.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
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 2149
76-0 (1999)
Author: Bosse, FredSponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to the award of state highway improvement contracts.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
HB 2268
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to the award of state highway improvement contracts.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2643
76-0 (1999)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to the form of a proposal guaranty required from a historically underutilized business for a highway improvement contract of the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
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 2884
76-0 (1999)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to government contracts for public works.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2942
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to the lease of certain county property for health and human service activities in the public interest.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3161
76-0 (1999)
Author: Dunnam, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to disposition of public property in a readjustment zone.
House: Economic Development Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
HB 3186
76-0 (1999)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to obtaining bonds and insurance required for certain state construction projects.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
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 3588
76-0 (1999)
Author: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to the use of competitive bidding by an airport governed jointly by two municipalities.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 3619
76-0 (1999)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to developer participation contracts.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 3681
76-0 (1999)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to the use of competitive bidding for certain functions and components of the Medicaid vendor drug program.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 141
76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to the leasing of real property owned or controlled by certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 340
76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Solis, Juan
Relating to the conveyance of property by a municipality to a municipally created development corporation.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
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 555
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to the award of state highway improvement contracts.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
SB 929
76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the application of the Professional Services Procurement Act to a governmental entity created to oversee the redevelopment of a military base.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Referred to Veteran Affairs & Military Instal
SB 1089
76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Hill, Fred
Relating to the investment of debt service funds by school districts, junior college districts, and community college districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1101
76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the use of competitive bidding by an airport governed by a joint board.
House: Transportation Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Transportation
SB 1173
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to competitive bid requirements for certain emergency services districts.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
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 1416
76-0 (1999)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the procedures for requesting and receiving bids on certain state construction projects.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1528
76-0 (1999)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to costs for equipment maintenance by state agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1585
76-0 (1999)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Isett, Carl
Relating to the use of competitive bidding for certain functions and components of the Medicaid vendor drug program.
House: Public Health Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
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 1672
76-0 (1999)
Author: Bernsen, David
Relating to the award of state highway improvement contracts.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
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 213
70-0 (1987)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the prohibition on the acceptance of bids submitted by foreign bidders for certain public contracts.
House: State Affairs
Withdrawn from calendar
HB 223
70-0 (1987)
Author: Watson, Ed
Relating to the preference for Texas and United States products under certain public purchasing contracts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 224
70-0 (1987)
Author: Watson, Ed
Relating to the expansion of the preference given Texas and American bidders for certain state contracts.
House: State Affairs
Withdrawn from calendar
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 707
70-0 (1987)
Author: Lewis, RonSponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to the preference for disadvantaged, Texas, and American products under certain public purchasing contracts.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 725
70-0 (1987)
Author: Hill, AnitaSponsor: Leedom, John
Relating to the authority of a county to lease, as lessor, county real property through a sealed-bid procedure.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 751
70-0 (1987)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to certain requirements for the advertisement of bids in connection with state purchasing contracts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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 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 1403
70-0 (1987)
Author: Luna III, Albert
Relating to the purchase of supplies, materials, services, or equipment from state funds appropriated for research projects.
House: Science & Technology
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1404
70-0 (1987)
Author: Luna III, Albert
Relating to the authority of the State Purchasing and General Services Commission to use the competitive sealed proposal method in making certain open market purchases and in leasing space from a private source.
House: State Affairs
Pending in committee
HB 1880
70-0 (1987)
Author: Evans, Charles
Relating to the implementation of a competitive review purchasing program for certain state purchases.
House: State Affairs
Pending in committee
HB 1889
70-0 (1987)
Author: Arnold, BillSponsor: Johnson, Eddie
Authorizing cities to enter into developer participation contracts without compliance with the competitive sealed bidding procedure required in the Bond and Warrant Law of 1931.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
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 2443
70-0 (1987)
Author: Wright, Brad
Relating to the publication of notice relating to certain real property transactions by political subdivisions.
House: Urban Affairs
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
SB 752
70-0 (1987)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Stiles, Mark
Relating to bids by nonresidents on contracts for the state or a governmental agency of the state.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1052
70-0 (1987)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to an expansion of the preference given Texas and American bidders for certain state contracts.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1053
70-0 (1987)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the preference for Texas and United States products under state purchasing contracts.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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 71
70-2 (1987)
Author: Stiles, MarkSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to competitive bidding requirements for certain hospital districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 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 857
69-0 (1985)
Author: Ragsdale, Paul
Relating to the purchase of items by the State Purchasing and General Services Commission or another state agency after publication of a notice inviting bids.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 916
69-0 (1985)
Author: Stiles, MarkSponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to competitive bidding on public works contracts.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 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 1761
69-0 (1985)
Author: Clemons, Billy
Relating to the authority of a governmental body to purchase certain professional services through competitive bidding.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2326
69-0 (1985)
Author: Evans, Larry
Relating to the purchasing procedures of counties.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 2518
69-0 (1985)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the lease and sublease of space by the State Purchasing and General Services Commission.
House: State Affairs
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 94
69-0 (1985)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to expansion of the preference given Texas and American bidders for state purchasing contracts.
Senate: State Affairs
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 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 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 807
69-0 (1985)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the procedures governing purchases made by counties; providing penalties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 836
69-0 (1985)
Author: McFarland, Bob
Relating to competitive bidding on contracts for the construction of permanent improvements at institutions of higher education; amending section 51.907 of the Texas Education Code; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
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
SB 1399
69-0 (1985)
Author: Blake, Roy
Relating to the authority of a governmental body to purchase certain professional services through competitive bidding.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 149
68-0 (1983)
Author: Presnal, BillSponsor: McFarland, Bob
Relating to bidding procedures under the state employees group insurance program.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 211
68-0 (1983)
Author: Ragsdale, Paul
Relating to the purchase of items by the State Purchasing and General Services Commission or another state agency after publication of a notice inviting bids.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 424
68-0 (1983)
Author: Stiles, Mark
Relating to bids of nonresident highway contractors.
House: Transportation
Placed on daily General State Calendar
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 1180
68-0 (1983)
Author: Schlueter, StanSponsor: Jones, Grant
Relating to the authority of the State Purchasing and General Services Commission to use the competitive sealed proposal method in making certain open market purchases and in leasing space from a private source.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Record vote
HB 1950
68-0 (1983)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the method of sale and bonus and royalty bids for oil and gas leases on Permanent University Fund lands by the Board for Lease of University Lands.
House: Energy
See remarks
HB 2016
68-0 (1983)
Author: Stiles, MarkSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to contracts made by the board of directors of an appraisal district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Testimony taken
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 2381
68-0 (1983)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Relating to bid procedures for county contracts.
House: County Affairs
No action taken
SB 143
68-0 (1983)
Author: Blake, Roy
Relating to bids of nonresident highway contractors.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
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 739
68-0 (1983)
Author: Sims, BillSponsor: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the method of sale and bonus and royalty bids for oil and gas leases on Permanent University Fund lands by the Board for Lease of University Lands; and declaring an emergency.
House: Energy Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 35
68-2 (1984)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: McFarland, Bob
Relating to bidding procedures under the state employees group insurance program.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 8
68-2 (1984)
Author: McFarland, Bob
Relating to bidding procedures under the state employees group insurance program.
Senate: Economic Development
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 191
67-0 (1981)
Author: Jackson, Lee
Relating to competitive bidding concerning the sale of property or services to the state or the purchase of surplus or salvage property from the state.
House: State Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 332
67-0 (1981)
Author: Ragsdale, Paul
Relating to a state agency's publication of notice of an invitation for bids.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
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 1972
67-0 (1981)
Author: Sutton, Lou Nelle
Relating to minority businesses bidding on construction contracts awarded by governmental entities.
House: Business & Industry
Notice given - to call motion to reconsider
HB 1994
67-0 (1981)
Author: Crawford, Bo
Relating to bids for public works.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to subcommittee
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 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
HB 115
67-1 (1981)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to the requirement that appraisal districts submit certain contracts to competitive bidding.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
HB 48
66-0 (1979)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Relating to competitive bidding for work on highways in the state highway system.
House: Transportation
Referred to Committee on Transportation
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 1067
66-0 (1979)
Author: Henderson, DonSponsor: McKnight, Peyton
Relating to competitive bids for work on highways in the state highway system.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
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 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
HB 43
65-0 (1977)
Author: Olson, Jr., Lyndon
Relating to the preference for Texas businesses in the awarding of contracts by the Board of Control.
House: State Affairs
Coauthor authorized
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 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 629
65-0 (1977)
Author: Ribak, Abraham D.
Relating to the creation of a competitive bidding system for the deposit of state funds.
House: Financial Institutions
Considered by committee in public hearing
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 1842
65-0 (1977)
Author: Ragsdale, Paul
Relating to a state agency's publication of notice of an invitation for bids or a request for proposals for professional or general services.
House: State Affairs
Coauthor authorized
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 1946
65-0 (1977)
Author: Weddington, Sarah
Relating to the methods of sale of certain university lands.
House: State Affairs
Assigned to Consent Calendar
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 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 1110
65-0 (1977)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to publication in the Texas Register of the Board of Control's notices of invitations for bids.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 1255
64-0 (1975)
Author: Grant, Ben Z.
Relating to the procedures applicable to the State Board of Control in obtaining rental space for state agencies and departments.
House: State Affairs
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
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 1999
64-0 (1975)
Author: Blythe, W.J. "Bill"
Relating to construction contracts of water control and improvement districts.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to subcommittee
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
HB 72
63-0 (1973)
Author: Hutchison, Ray
Exempting the sale of certain real property interests of political subdivisions from bid procedures and publication requirements; requiring sale or trade at market value.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Subcommittee hearing notice posted
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 572
63-0 (1973)
Author: Green, Forrest
Requiring the Board of Regents of the University of Texas System to give additional public notice with regards to taking bids and awarding contract for the construction of any facility in the University of Texas System.
House: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
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 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 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 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
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 936
63-0 (1973)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to competitive bidding for all architectural design contracts for new school buildings by the board of any independent school district.
Senate: Education
Sent to subcommittee
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 930
62-0 (1971)
Sponsor: Bernal, Joe J.
Relating to competitive bidding on certain contracts involving political subdivisions.
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.
SB 756
62-0 (1971)
Author: Herring, CharlesSponsor: Davis, Harold
Relating to eliminating the requirement for a bidder's affidavit and requiring a bidder's certification on each bid certifying that the bidder has not violated the antitrust laws of Texas or the Federal antitrust laws.
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 496
61-0 (1969)
Author: Musgrove, Burke
Relating to authorizing the Texas Department of Corrections through the Board of Control of the State of Texas to supply printing, binding, stationery and supplies of like character for the State of Texas.
HB 110
60-0 (1967)
Author: Cavness, Don
Relating to amending certain statute in order to eliminate the requirement that a contract bidder file an antitrust affidavit each time he submits a contract bid and to require a bidder to file, and to renew, the affidavit with his bid list application.
HB 611
60-0 (1967)
Author: Nugent, James E.
Relating to ament certain acts relative to letting of contracts by cities and counties.
HB 1278
60-0 (1967)
Author: Williams, Lindon
Relating to amending certain acts by adding thereto a provision that in the submission of competitive bids for all contracts proposed to be made by the State Highway Department for the improvement of any highway constituting a part of the State Highway System or for material shall include a provision that articles, materials and supplies furnished under such contracts shall conform to the same requirements that the laws of the United State require.
HB 1308
60-0 (1967)
Author: Musgrove, Burke | et. al.
Relating to requiring disclosure of information as to ownership by applicants for placement on the bidders list maintained by the Board of Control in connection with state purchasing and providing a penalty for giving false or incomplete information.
HB 1316
60-0 (1967)
Author: Kohler, Ira L.
Relating to amending the Harris County Road Law to provide that a deposit by bidders of a bid bond of five per cent (5%) of the amount of the book bid conditioned on performance, or in the discretion of the Commissioners Court, a deposit by bidders of a bid bond of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid conditioned that a successful bidder will enter into a contract and a performance bond in a sum equal to the amount of money to be paid by the County under the contract.
SB 112
60-0 (1967)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to amending certain statute so as to eliminate the requirement that a contract bidder file an antitrust affidavit each time he submits a contract bid and to require a bidder to file, and to renew, the affidavit with his bid list application.
SB 555
60-0 (1967)
Author: Christie, Joe William
Relating to amending certain statutes so as to include a provision that in the submission of competitive bids of all contracts proposed to be made by the State Highway Department for the improvement of any highway constituting a part of the State Highway System, the department shall require all construction contracts to include a provision that articles, materials and supplies utilized in the performance of such contracts shall conform to the same requirements that the laws of the United States require.
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 515
59-0 (1965)
Author: Simpson, Joshua M. "Red"
Relating to competitive bidding on contracts and purchases made by trustees of school districts.
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.
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 356
58-0 (1963)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick"
Relating to the purchase of commodities by competitive bidding by public agencies or political subdivisions of this State.
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 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.
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 628
57-0 (1961)
Author: Pearcy, Jr., Cecil Wilton | et. al.
Relating to any Home Rule City having a charter which provides that its bonds shall be advertised for sale after the bonds have been authorized and issued.
HB 903
57-0 (1961)
Author: Koliba, Sr., Homer Louis
Relating to amending a certain Act relating to requirements of competitive bids on contracts by cities, counties, and school districts.
SB 335
57-0 (1961)
Author: Secrest, Jarrard
Relating to any home rule city having a charter which provides that its bonds shall be advertised for sale after the bonds have been authorized and issued; providing that the governing body of such city shall advertise its bonds for sale and receive bids therefor before passage of the ordinance authorizing the issuance of the bonds.
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).
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 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 485
56-0 (1959)
Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B.
Relating to amending certain acts so as to provide that contracts for printing General and Special Session Laws may be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder regardless of residence in order to obtain more economical printing costs.
SB 13
56-2 (1959)
Author: Baker, Robert W.
Relating to amending certain statutes to provide that certain requirements shall not apply to the bidding for treasurer of an independent school district.
SB 5
56-3 (1959)
Author: Baker, Robert W.
Relating to amending certain acts to make applicable to all counties, cities, and districts in the State of Texas where bidding is required, regardless of whether the bids are submitted pursuant to the provisions of a General Law, or Special Law, or a city charter, or a city ordinance, with certain exceptions.
HB 354
55-0 (1957)
Author: Elliott, William Marshall "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Acts to provide for publication once each week for two (2) successive weeks of advertisements for the taking of bids for the sale or lease of property owned by Navigation Districts.
HB 600
55-0 (1957)
Author: Spilman, Wade Fetzer | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Statutes to increase the amount of purchase which may be made upon an emergency.
SB 179
55-0 (1957)
Author: Fly, William S. "Bill"
Relating to creating a more efficient system for maintaining the roads and highways of Victoria County.
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 34
55-1 (1957)
Author: Latimer, Roy Truett | et. al.
Relating to the purchasing of departmental supplies for state schools, eleemosynary institutions and departments by the Board of Control.
HB 8
54-0 (1955)
Author: Talasek, Reuben Daniel "Rip"
Relating to authorizing and directing the Board for Texas State Hospital and Special Schools to set apart surplus real property owned by the various State Hospitals and Special Schools; authorizing the State Building Commission to sell such land; providing for a notice for bids; providing for receiving of bids; providing for acceptance of bids and execution of necessary deeds to highest bidder.
HB 159
54-0 (1955)
Author: Sandahl, Jr., Charles L.
Relating to amending Statutes so as to authorize the Board of Control to award contracts for printing, binding, stationary adn supplies of like character estimated to cost less than Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars by competitive bidding without public advertising under certain conditions; exempting the purchasing of supplies for the Legislature from the provisions of this Act.
HB 681
54-0 (1955)
Author: Bryan, Sr., Jack C.
Relating to amending certain statutes to allow cashier's checks or Bank Exchange or Bank Money Orders to accompany bids; amending Statutes to dispense with the necessity of an affidavit from the seller in connection with invoices of Fifty Dollars or less.
HB 705
54-0 (1955)
Author: Seeligson, Frates Slick
Relating to providing for payment of an amount equal to one per cent (1%) of each bid on mineral lease and land sales as a special sale fee; providing that such special payments on high bids be deposited to the General Revenue Fund; providing that failure to remit the special fee shall not render a bid void; providing for demand of payment of such fee; providing a penalty for failure or refusal to make such payment.
SB 50
54-0 (1955)
Author: Latimer, Oswald E. "Ozzie"
Relating to authorizing the State Board of Education to contract for the rebinding and rehabilitation of free textbooks used in the free pubic school system of Texas; prescribing the procedure for calling of bids and the awarding of contracts on all such books or designated classifications of same; providing for a bidder's bond; providing for a performance bond by each successful bidder; requiring approval of such contracts in compliance with Article XVI, Section 21, Constitution of Texas; providing the Attorney General shall prepare the contract form(s), and when requested by the State Board of Education, shall file suit against any such contractor for breach of contract; providing for the preparation and availability of specifications and stipulations to constitute a part of the contract by incorporation or copy attachment; providing textbooks may be restored for use and rehabilitated by and under the supervisions of the Texas Education Agency when the same do not need rebinding; providing authority heretofore existing and recognized in the State Board of Control to execute such contracts shall be superseded by the authority granted herein to the State Board of Education.
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 234
54-0 (1955)
Author: Roberts, Herbert Ray
Relating to prohibiting any person, firm, corporation or association charged with a violation of the anti-trust laws of this state from bidding on contracts with or contracting with the state; prohibiting the Board of Control or any other state department or agency from accepting bids from or contracting with such person, firm, corporation or association; making all contracts in violation of this Act void; making the Act cumulative but controlling.
SB 322
54-0 (1955)
Author: Martin, Crawford Collins
Relating to providing for tender of payment of an amount equal to one per cent (1%) of each bid on mineral lease and land sales as a special sale fee; providing a penalty for failure or refusal to make such payment.
HB 342
53-0 (1953)
Author: Walling, J. B.
Relating to amending certain Acts relating to contracts let by the State Highway Department.
HB 410
52-0 (1951)
Author: Carr, Waggoner
Relating to validating certain sales and conveyances, or attempted sales and conveyances, of county lands, and interests in county lands, under certain conditions therein described; provided more than three years have elapsed since the date of such sale or attempted sale; and providing that this Act shall not apply to any sale or conveyance the validity of which is involved in any litigation pending at the time this act becomes effective.
SB 352
52-0 (1951)
Author: Hudson, Hill D.
Relating to amending Statutes governing advertising of bids by cities and counties.
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.
SB 127
49-0 (1945)
Author: Mauritz, Fred
Relating to authorizing the State Board of Control, at its option, to sell the Texas Railroad running from North Rusk, Texas, to Palestine, Texas, within two years.
HB 255
47-0 (1941)
Author: Crosthwait, John L. | et. al.
Relating to providing for the public sale of all bonds issued by any county, city, town, school district, or other political sub-division or municipal corporation of the State of Texas.
HB 455
47-0 (1941)
Author: Kinard, DeWitt Edward
Relating to regulating and prescribing limitations for all printing for the State of Texas and political subdivisions thereof; prescribing penalties.
HB 731
47-0 (1941)
Author: Rampy, Willard (William) Henry
Relating to amending House Bill No. 375 of the Acts of the Regular Session of the Forty-Seventh Legislature, regarding County Contracts and Validation of Notices, for the purpose of correcting a clerical error made during passage of the bill.
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 943
47-0 (1941)
Author: Kinard, DeWitt Edward
Relating to regulating and prescribing limitations for all printing for the State of Texas and political subdivisions thereof; prescribing penalties.
SB 139
47-0 (1941)
Author: Metcalfe, Penrose B.
Relating to validating notices to bidders on certain county projects and notices of intention to issue time warrants.
SB 317
47-0 (1941)
Author: Metcalfe, Penrose B.
Relating to amending certain Act which became effective on March 7, 1941 for the purpose of correcting a clerical error made during passage of the bill validating notices for contracts.
HB 1007
46-0 (1939)
Author: Blankenship, Dallas A. | et. al.
Relating to providing that in certain counties which 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 of voting machines to the various precincts in the county.
HB 1127
46-0 (1939)
Author: Bray, Clayton
Relating to requiring every office, department, institution, board, etc. to give a percentage preference on all bids submitted for the purchase of supplies, products and materials and bids submitted for the construction of public buildings.
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 239
43-0 (1933)
Author: Murphy, William Cecil | et. al.
Relating to providing that the State Board of Control shall furnish proposals to those making application therefor in all cases where contracts are to be made.
SB 54
43-1 (1933)
Author: Redditt, John Sayers
Relating to providing for the construction and maintenance of State Highways under the control of the State Highway Department, regulating the making of highway contracts and providing for the security therefor.
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.
SB 279
42-0 (1931)
Author: Moore, Joseph M. "Joe"
Relating to the sale of University Land Oil and Gas by Board of Control.
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 63
41-0 (1929)
Author: McFarlane, William Doddridge | et. al.
Relating to making provision for the purchase and installment by the Board of Prison Commissioners of machinery and equipment for the manufacture of motor vehicle number plates, seals and road signs and markers; making an appropriation.
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 22
41-4 (1930)
Author: Parrish, Pinkney L. "Pink" | et. al.
Relating to providing for a county depository for trust funds in the possession of County and District Clerks, providing the manner of selection and designation of same and paying out said funds and liability of depository for failure to pay checks drawn on said funds, requiring depositories to receive deposits of said funds and pay checks on same at the county seat, authorizing the Commissioners' Court to require a new bond of depositories, relieving County and District Clerks from liability for said funds upon deposit of same in the depository, making the County liable for the loss of any funds placed in the depository, requiring County and District Clerks having custody of money for more than three days deposited in Court to abide the result of any legal proceeding to deposit same in the depository, providing manner of carrying accounts in the depository and withdrawing same, providing manner of holding trust funds in counties not having a depository for trust funds, prescribing penalties for violation of the Act; providing that the same shall become effective February 10, 1931.
SB 275
39-0 (1925)
Author: Bledsoe, William Harrison
Relating to providing that in constructing, remodeling, or improving public buildings, where the amount involved exceeds five hundred dollars, to be done by competitive bidding and contract, authorizing injunction proceedings.
Senate: Public Buildings and Grounds
SB 386
39-0 (1925)
Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto
Relating to requiring all public works authorized to be done by the State, or by any county, city or town incorporated under General or Special Law, or school district created by General or Special Law, to be done under contract and contracts by competitive bidding.
Senate: Civil Jurisprudence
HB 232
38-0 (1923)
Author: Melson, John McCullough
Relating to amending certain statute so as to prohibit commissioners courts and supervisors of levee improvement districts from letting any contract calling for or requiring the expenditure of two thousand dollars ($2000) or more without first submitting same to competitive bids and publishing notice of the proposed letting of such contract; providing that contracts made in violation of this act shall not be enforced and may be enjoined.
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, Claude Duval
Relating to amend a certain Act regarding the purchase of supplies for the use of counties.
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 557
36-0 (1919)
Author: Lange, Edward Henry | et. al.
Relating to amending certain statute providing for the purchase of material and supplies of every kind and character, road and bridge material or any other material for the use of any county or any of it officers, departments or institutions.
HB 89
36-2 (1919)
Author: Barnes, William Henry "Frank"
Relating to amending certain articles relating to the bonds of textbook contractors.
HB 341
35-0 (1917)
Author: Holland, Robert H. | et. al.
Relating to bids for materials and supplies furnished counties.
HB 151
33-0 (1913)
Author: Dove, Daniel C. | et. al.
Relating to handling county depositories and directing the Commissioner's Court of any county how to handle such funds.
HB 510
22-0 (1891)
Relating to opening bids and letting of contracts.