Others make purchases on their own. The agency does very little construction, maintenance or repair work of its own. It contracts independent construction firms for these services. Computer hardware continues to be one of the fastest-growing segments. This is an accounting term for temporary contract services, which the state buys in abundance.
Professional services are also important to the state.
The state uses temporary workers to answer phones, collect money, process claims and perform a host of other jobs. The amount spent on building purchases varies from year to year depending on the state's needs. State government spends large amounts of money on advertising. A notable example is the Texas Lottery Commission's ongoing campaigns.