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TX Govt Code § 2156.061 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2156 - Purchasing Methods|Subchapter B. Open Market Purchase Procedure|Section 2156.061. Use of Open Market Purchase Procedure

Sec. 2156.061.  USE OF OPEN MARKET PURCHASE PROCEDURE.  On a comptroller determination that a purchase of goods or services may be made most effectively in the open market, the comptroller may use the open market purchase procedure and the purchase may be made without newspaper advertising.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1071 (H.B. 1524), Sec. 65, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 2156.062 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2156 - Purchasing Methods|Subchapter B. Open Market Purchase Procedure|Section 2156.062. Minimum Number and Evaluation of Bids

Sec. 2156.062.  MINIMUM NUMBER AND EVALUATION OF BIDS.  An open market purchase shall, to the extent possible, be:(1)  based on at least three competitive bids;  and(2)  awarded to the bidder offering the best value for the state in accordance with standards set forth in Chapters 2155, 2156, 2157, and 2158.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1206, Sec. 15, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 2156.063 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2156 - Purchasing Methods|Subchapter B. Open Market Purchase Procedure|Section 2156.063. Solicitation of Bids

Sec. 2156.063.  SOLICITATION OF BIDS.  The comptroller and each state agency making a purchase shall solicit bids under this subchapter by:(1)  direct mail;(2)  telephone;(3)  telegraph;(4)  facsimile transmission; or(5)  on-line electronic transmission.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 494, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1206, Sec. 15, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 393 (H.B. 1705), Sec. 3.05, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 2156.064 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2156 - Purchasing Methods|Subchapter B. Open Market Purchase Procedure|Section 2156.064. Recording and Inspection of Bids

Sec. 2156.064.  RECORDING AND INSPECTION OF BIDS.  (a)  The comptroller shall keep a record of all open market orders and bids submitted on the orders.(b)  A tabulation of the bids shall be open for public inspection, under rules established by the comptroller.(c)  A tabulation of the bids shall always be open for inspection by the state auditor or the auditor's representative.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1071 (H.B. 1524), Sec. 66, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 2156.065 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2156 - Purchasing Methods|Subchapter B. Open Market Purchase Procedure|Section 2156.065. Agency Review of Bids

Sec. 2156.065.  AGENCY REVIEW OF BIDS.  (a)  On the request of a state agency to review the bids on a purchase administered by the comptroller, the comptroller shall send or make available to the requesting agency copies of each bid received and the comptroller's recommended award.(b)  If, after review of the bids and evaluation of the quality of goods or services offered in the bids, the state agency determines that the bid selected by the comptroller does not offer the best value for the state, the agency may file with the comptroller a written recommendation that the award be made to the bidder who, according to the agency's determination, offers the best value for the state. The agency recommendation must include a justification of the agency's determination.(c)  The comptroller shall consider, but is not bound by, the agency recommendation in making the award.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1206, Sec. 16, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1071 (H.B. 1524), Sec. 67, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 2156.066 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2156 - Purchasing Methods|Subchapter B. Open Market Purchase Procedure|Section 2156.066. Statement of Reasons for Award

Sec. 2156.066.  STATEMENT OF REASONS FOR AWARD.  The division of the comptroller responsible for purchasing or the state agency making a purchase shall prepare and file with other records relating to a transaction under this subchapter a statement of the reasons for placing an order with a successful bidder for the transaction and the factors considered in determining the bid offering the best value for the state.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1206, Sec. 16, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1071 (H.B. 1524), Sec. 67, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 2156.121 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2156 - Purchasing Methods|Subchapter C. Competitive Sealed Proposals for Acquisition of Goods and Services|Section 2156.121. Use of Competitive Sealed Proposals

Sec. 2156.121.  USE OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS.  (a)  The comptroller or other state agency may follow a procedure using competitive sealed proposals to acquire goods or services if the comptroller determines that competitive sealed bidding and informal competitive bidding for the purchase or type of purchase are not practical or are disadvantageous to the state.(b)  A state agency shall send its proposal specifications and criteria to the comptroller for approval or request the comptroller to develop the proposal specifications and criteria.(c)  The comptroller shall determine whether to delegate sole oversight of the acquisition to a state agency or to retain oversight of the procurement.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1206, Sec. 17, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 426, Sec. 8, eff. June 18, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1071 (H.B. 1524), Sec. 67, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 2156.122 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2156 - Purchasing Methods|Subchapter C. Competitive Sealed Proposals for Acquisition of Goods and Services|Section 2156.122. Solicitation of Proposals

Sec. 2156.122.  SOLICITATION OF PROPOSALS.  The comptroller or other state agency shall:(1)  solicit proposals under this subchapter by a request for proposals; and(2)  give public notice of a request for proposals in the manner provided for requests for bids under Subchapter B.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Renumbered from Sec. 2156.124 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1206, Sec. 17, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1071 (H.B. 1524), Sec. 67, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 2156.123 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2156 - Purchasing Methods|Subchapter C. Competitive Sealed Proposals for Acquisition of Goods and Services|Section 2156.123. Opening and Filing of Proposals; Public Inspection

Sec. 2156.123.  OPENING AND FILING OF PROPOSALS;  PUBLIC INSPECTION.  (a)  The comptroller or other state agency shall avoid disclosing the contents of each proposal on opening the proposal and during negotiations with competing offerors.(b)  The comptroller or other state agency shall file each proposal in a register of proposals, which, after a contract is awarded, is open for public inspection unless the register contains information that is excepted from required disclosure under Subchapter C, Chapter 552.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Renumbered from Sec. 2156.126 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1206, Sec. 17, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1071 (H.B. 1524), Sec. 67, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 2156.124 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2156 - Purchasing Methods|Subchapter C. Competitive Sealed Proposals for Acquisition of Goods and Services|Section 2156.124. Discussion and Revision of Proposals

Sec. 2156.124.  DISCUSSION AND REVISION OF PROPOSALS.  (a)  As provided in a request for proposals and under rules adopted by the comptroller, the comptroller or other state agency may discuss acceptable or potentially acceptable proposals with offerors to assess an offeror's ability to meet the solicitation requirements.  When the comptroller is managing the request for proposals process, it shall invite a requisitioning agency to participate in discussions conducted under this section.(b)  After receiving a proposal but before making an award, the comptroller or other state agency may permit the offeror to revise the proposal to obtain the best final offer.(c)  The comptroller or other state agency may not disclose information derived from proposals submitted from competing offerors in conducting discussions under this section.(d)  The comptroller or other state agency shall provide each offeror an equal opportunity to discuss and revise proposals.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Renumbered from Sec. 2156.127 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1206, Sec. 17, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1071 (H.B. 1524), Sec. 67, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 2156.125 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2156 - Purchasing Methods|Subchapter C. Competitive Sealed Proposals for Acquisition of Goods and Services|Section 2156.125. Contract Award

Sec. 2156.125.  CONTRACT AWARD.  (a)  The comptroller or other state agency shall make a written award of a contract to the offeror whose proposal offers the best value for the state, considering price, past vendor performance, vendor experience or demonstrated capability, and the evaluation factors in the request for proposals.(b)  The comptroller or other state agency shall refuse all offers if none of the offers submitted is acceptable.(c)  The comptroller or other state agency shall determine which proposal offers the best value for the state in accordance with Sections 2155.074 and 2155.075.(d)  The comptroller or other state agency shall state in writing in the contract file the reasons for making an award.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Renumbered from Sec. 2156.128 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1206, Sec. 17, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1071 (H.B. 1524), Sec. 67, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 2156.126 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2156 - Purchasing Methods|Subchapter C. Competitive Sealed Proposals for Acquisition of Goods and Services|Section 2156.126. Adoption of Rules; State Agency Assistance

Sec. 2156.126.  ADOPTION OF RULES;  STATE AGENCY ASSISTANCE.  The comptroller may adopt rules and request assistance from other state agencies to perform its responsibilities under this subchapter.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Renumbered from Sec. 2156.129 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1206, Sec. 17, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1071 (H.B. 1524), Sec. 67, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 2156.127 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2156 - Purchasing Methods|Subchapter C. Competitive Sealed Proposals for Acquisition of Goods and Services|Section 2156.127. Competitive Sealed Proposals for Telecommunications and Automated Information Systems Not Affected

Sec. 2156.127.  COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND AUTOMATED INFORMATION SYSTEMS NOT AFFECTED.  This subchapter does not affect Subchapter C, Chapter 2157.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Renumbered from Sec. 2156.130 and amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1206, Sec. 17, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 2156.181 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2156 - Purchasing Methods|Subchapter D. Interstate Compacts Procedure|Section 2156.181. Interstate Compacts and Cooperative Agreements for Procurements

Sec. 2156.181.  INTERSTATE COMPACTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS FOR PROCUREMENTS.  (a)  The comptroller may enter into one or more compacts, interagency agreements, or cooperative purchasing agreements directly with one or more state governments, agencies of other states, or other governmental entities or may participate in, sponsor, or administer a cooperative purchasing agreement through an entity that facilitates those agreements for the purchase of goods or services if the comptroller determines that the agreement would be in the best interest of the state.(a-1)  A compact or agreement described by this section may not be used to purchase services that are defined as part of the practice of engineering under Section 1001.003, Occupations Code, or architecture under Section 1051.001, Occupations Code.(b)  The comptroller may adopt rules to implement this section.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 426, Sec. 9, eff. June 18, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 326 (S.B. 20), Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 582 (H.B. 3342), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1071 (H.B. 1524), Sec. 68, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 2157.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2157 - Purchasing: Purchase of Automated Information Systems|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2157.001. Definitions

Sec. 2157.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Automated information system" includes:(A)  the computers and computer devices on which an information system is automated, including computers and computer devices that the comptroller identifies in guidelines developed by the comptroller in consultation with the department and in accordance with Chapter 2054 and rules adopted under that chapter;(B)  a service related to the automation of an information system, including computer software or computers;(C)  a telecommunications apparatus or device that serves as a component of a voice, data, or video communications network for transmitting, switching, routing, multiplexing, modulating, amplifying, or receiving signals on the network, and services related to telecommunications that are not covered under Paragraph (D); and(D)  for the department, as telecommunications provider for the state, the term includes any service provided by a telecommunications provider, as that term is defined by Section 51.002, Utilities Code.(2)  "Department" means the Department of Information Resources.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 952, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 18.25, eff. Sept. 1, 1999; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 426, Sec. 10, eff. June 18, 1999; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1422, Sec. 4.13, eff. Sept. 1, 2001; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 309, Sec. 7.25, eff. June 18, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1068 (H.B. 1516), Sec. 2.02, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1071 (H.B. 1524), Sec. 69, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 2157.0011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2157 - Purchasing: Purchase of Automated Information Systems|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2157.0011. Comptroller Powers and Duties

Sec. 2157.0011.  COMPTROLLER POWERS AND DUTIES.   The comptroller has under this chapter the powers and duties described by Section 2151.004(d).|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 937 (H.B. 3560), Sec. 1.19, eff. September 1, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1071 (H.B. 1524), Sec. 70, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 2157.0012 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2157 - Purchasing: Purchase of Automated Information Systems|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2157.0012. Authority to Adopt Rules

Sec. 2157.0012.  AUTHORITY TO ADOPT RULES.  The comptroller may adopt rules to efficiently and effectively administer this chapter.  Before adopting a rule under this section, the comptroller must conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed rule regardless of whether the requirements of Section 2001.029(b) are met.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 937 (H.B. 3560), Sec. 1.19, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 2157.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2157 - Purchasing: Purchase of Automated Information Systems|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2157.002. Applicability

Sec. 2157.002.  APPLICABILITY.  Subchapters A, B, and D  apply only to a state agency to which Chapter 2054 applies.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 2157.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2157 - Purchasing: Purchase of Automated Information Systems|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2157.003. Determining Best Value for Purchases of Automated Information Systems

Sec. 2157.003.  DETERMINING BEST VALUE FOR PURCHASES OF AUTOMATED INFORMATION SYSTEMS.  "Best value" for purposes of this chapter means the lowest overall cost of an automated information system.  In determining the lowest overall cost for a purchase or lease of an automated information system under this chapter, the comptroller or a state agency shall consider factors including:(1)  the purchase price;(2)  the compatibility to facilitate the exchange of existing data;(3)  the capacity for expanding and upgrading to more advanced levels of technology;(4)  quantitative reliability factors;(5)  the level of training required to bring persons using the system to a stated level of proficiency;(6)  the technical support requirements for the maintenance of data across a network platform and the management of the network's hardware and software;(7)  the compliance with applicable department statewide standards validated by criteria adopted by the department by rule; and(8)  applicable factors listed in Sections 2155.074 and 2155.075.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1206, Sec. 18, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1068 (H.B. 1516), Sec. 2.03, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1071 (H.B. 1524), Sec. 70, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 2157.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2157 - Purchasing: Purchase of Automated Information Systems|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2157.004. Transfers and Loans

Sec. 2157.004.  TRANSFERS AND LOANS.  A state agency that acquires a telecommunications device, system, or service or an automated information system by interagency transfer, contract, or loan, or by public loan, shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 2054.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 2157.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2157 - Purchasing: Purchase of Automated Information Systems|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2157.006. Purchasing Methods

Sec. 2157.006.   PURCHASING METHODS.  (a)  The comptroller or other state agency shall purchase an automated information system using:(1)  the purchasing method described by Section 2157.068 for commodity items; or(2)  a purchasing method designated by the comptroller to obtain the best value for the state, including a request for offers method.(b)  A local government may purchase an automated information system using a method listed under Subsection (a).  A local government that purchases an item using a method listed under Subsection (a) satisfies any state law requiring the local government to seek competitive bids for the purchase of the item.(c)  The comptroller shall adopt rules for designating purchasing methods under Subsection (a)(2).|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1081 (H.B. 2918), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1071 (H.B. 1524), Sec. 71, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 2157.0685 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2157 - Purchasing: Purchase of Automated Information Systems|Subchapter B. Commodity Items|Section 2157.0685. Contract Requirements for Certain Services

Sec. 2157.0685.  CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN SERVICES.  (a)  In this section, "statement of work" means a document that states the requirements for a contract, including deliverables, performance specifications, and other requirements, specific to the vendor under that contract that are not specified in a contract awarded by the department under Section 2157.068 for contracts more than $50,000.(b)  For a contract awarded by the department under Section 2157.068 that requires a state agency to develop and execute a statement of work to initiate services under the contract, the state agency must:(1)  consult with the department before submission of the statement of work to a vendor; and(2)  post each statement of work entered into by the agency on the agency's Internet website in the manner required by department rule.(c)  A statement of work executed by a state agency under a contract awarded by the department under Section 2157.068 is not valid and money may not be paid to the vendor under the terms of the statement of work unless the department first signs the statement of work.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 326 (S.B. 20), Sec. 16, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 2157.069 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2157 - Purchasing: Purchase of Automated Information Systems|Subchapter B. Commodity Items|Section 2157.069. Clearing Fund Account

Sec. 2157.069.  CLEARING FUND ACCOUNT.  The comptroller shall establish in the state treasury the clearing fund account.  The account is a revolving fund account for the administration of Section 2157.068. The account is the depository for all money received from entities served under that section.  Money in the account may be used only to administer that section or for any other purpose specified by the legislature.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 48 (H.B. 2472), Sec. 18, eff. September 1, 2013.|