Each program has its own law, rules, and procedures. Participating groups must be currently certified and on file with the GSC to receive donated property.
Participants pay a service charge which is a fraction of the original acquisition cost.
Federal surplus property is distributed through four districts in Texas. The regional offices are located in Fort Worth, Houston, Lubbock, and San Antonio. Each regional office includes a warehouse where surplus property is collected, sorted, and stored prior to distribution. Participating organizations can send their appointed representative to any of the warehouses to inspect property. The GSC also publishes a bulletin which lists some of the property available at each warehouse along with other pertinent information.