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TX Govt Code § 2155.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2155 - Purchasing: General Rules and Procedures|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2155.001. Definitions

Sec. 2155.001.  DEFINITIONS.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter and Chapters 2156, 2157, and 2158:(1)  "Goods" means supplies, materials, or equipment.(2)  "Service" means the furnishing of skilled or unskilled labor or professional work, but does not include a:(A)  professional service subject to Subchapter A, Chapter 2254;(B)  service of a state agency employee;(C)  consulting service or service of a consultant as defined by Subchapter B, Chapter 2254;  or(D)  service of a public utility.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1035, Sec. 61, eff. June 19, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 2155.0011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2155 - Purchasing: General Rules and Procedures|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2155.0011. Comptroller Powers and Duties

Sec. 2155.0011.  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. 1.06, eff. September 1, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1071 (H.B. 1524), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 2155.0012 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2155 - Purchasing: General Rules and Procedures|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2155.0012. Authority to Adopt Rules

Sec. 2155.0012.  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. 1.06, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 2155.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2155 - Purchasing: General Rules and Procedures|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2155.002. Focus on Large Expenditures

Sec. 2155.002.  FOCUS ON LARGE EXPENDITURES.  To the extent possible, the comptroller shall focus its efforts under this chapter and Chapters 2156, 2157, and 2158 on purchases and contracts that involve relatively large amounts of money.|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. 7, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 2155.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2155 - Purchasing: General Rules and Procedures|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2155.003. Conflict of Interest

Sec. 2155.003.  CONFLICT OF INTEREST.  (a)  The chief clerk or any other employee of the comptroller may not:(1)  have an interest in, or in any manner be connected with, a contract or bid for a purchase of goods or services by an agency of the state; or(2)  in any manner, including by rebate or gift, accept or receive from a person to whom a contract may be awarded, directly or indirectly, anything of value or a promise, obligation, or contract for future reward or compensation.(b)  The chief clerk or any other employee of the comptroller who violates Subsection (a)(2) is subject to dismissal.(c)  In consultation with the comptroller, the Texas Ethics Commission shall adopt rules to implement this section.(d)  The Texas Ethics Commission shall administer and enforce this section and may prepare written opinions regarding this section in accordance with Subchapter D, Chapter 571.(e)  The comptroller must report to the Texas Ethics Commission a campaign contribution from a vendor that bids on or receives a contract under the comptroller's purchasing authority.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 937 (H.B. 3560), Sec. 1.07, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 2155.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2155 - Purchasing: General Rules and Procedures|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2155.004. Certain Bids and Contracts Prohibited

Sec. 2155.004.  CERTAIN BIDS AND CONTRACTS PROHIBITED.  (a)  A state agency may not accept a bid or award a contract that includes proposed financial participation by a person who received compensation from the agency to participate in preparing the specifications or request for proposals on which the bid or contract is based.(b)  A bid or award subject to the requirements of this section must include the following statement:"Under Section 2155.004, Government Code, the vendor certifies that the individual or business entity named in this bid or contract is not ineligible to receive the specified contract and acknowledges that this contract may be terminated and payment withheld if this certification is inaccurate."(c)  If a state agency determines that an individual or business entity holding a state contract was ineligible to have the contract accepted or awarded under Subsection (a), the state agency may immediately terminate the contract without further obligation to the vendor.(d)  This section does not create a cause of action to contest a bid or award of a state contract.(e)  This section does not prohibit a bidder or contract participant from providing free technical assistance to a state agency.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1040, Sec. 62, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1158, Sec. 56, eff. June 15, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 2155.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2155 - Purchasing: General Rules and Procedures|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2155.005. Compliance With Antitrust Laws

Sec. 2155.005.  COMPLIANCE WITH ANTITRUST LAWS.  (a)  A bidder offering to sell goods or services to the state shall certify on each bid submitted that neither the bidder, nor the person represented by the bidder, nor any person acting for the represented person has:(1)  violated the antitrust laws codified by Chapter 15, Business & Commerce Code, or the federal antitrust laws;  or(2)  directly or indirectly communicated the bid to a competitor or other person engaged in the same line of business.(b)  The attorney general shall prepare the certification statement.  The statement shall be made a part of the bid form.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 2155.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2155 - Purchasing: General Rules and Procedures|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2155.006. Prohibition on Certain Bids and Contracts

Sec. 2155.006.  PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN BIDS AND CONTRACTS.  (a)  In this section:(1)  "Disaster" has the meaning assigned by Section 418.004.(2)  "Hurricane Katrina" means the hurricane of that name that struck the gulf coast region of the United States in August 2005.(b)  A state agency may not accept a bid or award a contract, including a contract for which purchasing authority is delegated to a state agency, that includes proposed financial participation by a person who, during the five-year period preceding the date of the bid or award, has been:(1)  convicted of violating a federal law in connection with a contract awarded by the federal government for relief, recovery, or reconstruction efforts as a result of Hurricane Rita, as defined by Section 39.459, Utilities Code, Hurricane Katrina, or any other disaster occurring after September 24, 2005; or(2)  assessed a penalty in a federal civil or administrative enforcement action in connection with a contract awarded by the federal government for relief, recovery, or reconstruction efforts as a result of Hurricane Rita, as defined by Section 39.459, Utilities Code, Hurricane Katrina, or any other disaster occurring after September 24, 2005.(c)  A bid or award subject to the requirements of this section must include the following statement:"Under Section 2155.006, Government Code, the vendor certifies that the individual or business entity named in this bid or contract is not ineligible to receive the specified contract and acknowledges that this contract may be terminated and payment withheld if this certification is inaccurate."(d)  If a state agency determines that an individual or business entity holding a state contract was ineligible to have the bid accepted or contract awarded under Subsection (b), the state agency may immediately terminate the contract without further obligation to the vendor.(e)  This section does not create a cause of action to contest a bid or award of a state contract.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1302 (S.B. 608), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 2155.0061 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2155 - Purchasing: General Rules and Procedures|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2155.0061. Prohibition on Certain Bids and Contracts Related to Persons Involved in Human Trafficking

Sec. 2155.0061.  PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN BIDS AND CONTRACTS RELATED TO PERSONS INVOLVED IN HUMAN TRAFFICKING.  (a)  A state agency may not accept a bid or award a contract, including a contract for which purchasing authority is delegated to a state agency, that includes proposed financial participation by a person who, during the five-year period preceding the date of the bid or award, has been convicted of any offense related to the direct support or promotion of human trafficking.(b)  A bid or award subject to the requirements of this section must include the following statement:"Under Section 2155.0061, Government Code, the vendor certifies that the individual or business entity named in this bid or contract is not ineligible to receive the specified contract and acknowledges that this contract may be terminated and payment withheld if this certification is inaccurate."(c)  If a state agency determines that an individual or business entity holding a state contract was ineligible to have the bid accepted or contract awarded under this section, the state agency may immediately terminate the contract without further obligation to the vendor.(d)  This section does not create a cause of action to contest a bid or award of a state contract.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 413 (S.B. 20), Sec. 6.01, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 2155.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2155 - Purchasing: General Rules and Procedures|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2155.007. Procurement Coordination Committee

Sec. 2155.007.  PROCUREMENT COORDINATION COMMITTEE.  (a)  In this section, "department" means the Department of Information Resources.(b)  The department and the comptroller shall establish a committee composed of essential personnel of the department and the comptroller to:(1)  identify:(A)  areas of overlap in the procurement functions of the department and the comptroller and methods to avoid duplication of services;(B)  mutually beneficial contracting and procurement methodologies, data collection and management techniques, and customer relations management;(C)  opportunities for collaboration on procurement functions that would benefit the state or other customers; and(D)  opportunities for consolidation of administrative or other functions to improve customer service and reduce operating costs; and(2)  develop:(A)  a standardized method for the department and the comptroller to:(i)  collect and analyze spending data relating to procurement contracts; and(ii)  benchmark and quantitatively measure cost savings and increased administrative efficiency resulting from collaboration and cooperative purchasing; and(B)  strategies that encourage coordination between the department and the comptroller relating to procurement functions.(c)  The committee may appoint advisory members as appropriate to assist the committee.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 48 (H.B. 2472), Sec. 16, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 2155.061 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2155 - Purchasing: General Rules and Procedures|Subchapter B. General Purchasing Requirements, Procedures, and Programs|Section 2155.061. Comptroller Purchasing System

Sec. 2155.061.  COMPTROLLER PURCHASING SYSTEM.  (a)  The comptroller shall acquire by purchase, lease, rental, or another manner all goods and services for a state agency, including a purchase that does not require a competitive bid or a spot purchase.(b)  The comptroller shall operate an effective and economical system for purchasing goods and services.|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. 8, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 2155.062 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2155 - Purchasing: General Rules and Procedures|Subchapter B. General Purchasing Requirements, Procedures, and Programs|Section 2155.062. Purchase Methods

Sec. 2155.062.  PURCHASE METHODS.  (a)  In purchasing goods and services the comptroller may use, but is not limited to, the:(1)  contract purchase procedure;(2)  multiple award contract procedure, including under any schedules developed under Subchapter I;(3)  open market purchase procedure; or(4)  reverse auction procedure.(b)  Chapter 2156 provides additional information on purchase methods.(c)  Chapter 2157 provides additional information on purchase of automated information systems.(d)  In this subchapter, "reverse auction procedure" means:(1)  a real-time bidding process usually lasting less than one hour and taking place at a previously scheduled time and Internet location, in which multiple suppliers, anonymous to each other, submit bids to provide the designated goods or services; or(2)  a bidding process usually lasting less than two weeks and taking place during a previously scheduled period and at a previously scheduled Internet location, in which multiple suppliers, anonymous to each other, submit bids to provide the designated goods or services.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 436, Sec. 1, eff. May 28, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1422, Sec. 7.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1013 (H.B. 908), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1071 (H.B. 1524), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 2155.063 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2155 - Purchasing: General Rules and Procedures|Subchapter B. General Purchasing Requirements, Procedures, and Programs|Section 2155.063. Competitive Bidding Requirement

Sec. 2155.063.  COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENT.  Except as otherwise provided by this subtitle, a purchase of or contract for goods or services shall, whenever possible, be accomplished through competitive bidding.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 2155.064 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2155 - Purchasing: General Rules and Procedures|Subchapter B. General Purchasing Requirements, Procedures, and Programs|Section 2155.064. Schedule and Bulk Purchasing

Sec. 2155.064.  SCHEDULE AND BULK PURCHASING.  The comptroller may combine orders in a system of schedule purchasing and shall attempt to benefit from bulk purchasing.|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. 10, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 2155.065 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2155 - Purchasing: General Rules and Procedures|Subchapter B. General Purchasing Requirements, Procedures, and Programs|Section 2155.065. Contracts With Department of Criminal Justice

Sec. 2155.065.  CONTRACTS WITH DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE.  (a)  The comptroller is authorized to make contracts with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for the purchase of goods and services for use by another state agency.(b)  The Texas Department of Criminal Justice shall test goods and services it sells under this section before delivery to the extent necessary to ensure quality.  The department may enter into a contract with a private or public entity to assist with testing.(c)  The comptroller shall make awards under this section based on proposed goods and services meeting formal state specifications developed by the comptroller or meeting commercial specifications approved by the comptroller.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1206, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1071 (H.B. 1524), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 2155.066 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2155 - Purchasing: General Rules and Procedures|Subchapter B. General Purchasing Requirements, Procedures, and Programs|Section 2155.066. Review of Specifications

Sec. 2155.066.  REVIEW OF SPECIFICATIONS.  The comptroller shall review the specifications and purchase conditions of goods or services considered for purchase.|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. 12, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 2155.067 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2155 - Purchasing: General Rules and Procedures|Subchapter B. General Purchasing Requirements, Procedures, and Programs|Section 2155.067. Proprietary Purchases

Sec. 2155.067.  PROPRIETARY PURCHASES.  (a)  If, after review under Section 2155.066, the comptroller finds that specifications and conditions of a purchase request describe a product that is proprietary to one vendor and do not permit an equivalent product to be supplied, the comptroller shall require the requesting state agency to justify in writing the specifications or conditions.(b)  The agency head or the presiding officer of the agency's governing body must sign the written justification.(c)  The written justification must:(1)  explain the need for the specifications;(2)  state the reason competing products are not satisfactory; and(3)  provide other information requested by the comptroller.(d)  If the comptroller requires a resubmission with written justification, the comptroller shall notify the requesting state agency of the requirement not later than the 10th day after the date of receiving the purchase request.(e)  Repealed by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1206, Sec. 29, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.(f)  The comptroller shall issue an invitation to bid to vendors not later than the 20th day after the date of receiving the required written justification.(g)  Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 785, Sec. 75(2).|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1206, Sec. 29, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 118, Sec. 1.04, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 785, Sec. 75(2), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1071 (H.B. 1524), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 2155.068 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2155 - Purchasing: General Rules and Procedures|Subchapter B. General Purchasing Requirements, Procedures, and Programs|Section 2155.068. Uniform Standards and Specifications

Sec. 2155.068.  UNIFORM STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS.  (a)  The comptroller may coordinate uniform standards and specifications for goods purchased by the comptroller.  The comptroller by rule may adopt appropriate standards developed by a nationally recognized standards-making association as part of its specifications and standards program.(b)  The comptroller shall enlist the cooperation of other state agencies in the establishment, maintenance, and revision of uniform standards and specifications.(c)  The comptroller shall review contracts administered by the comptroller to ensure that all goods and services meet contract specifications.(d)  As part of the standards and specifications program, the comptroller shall:(1)  review contracts for opportunities to recycle waste produced at state buildings;(2)  develop and update a list of equipment and appliances that meet the energy efficiency standards provided by Section 2158.301; and(3)  assist state agencies in selecting products under Section 2158.301, as appropriate.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1206, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 262 (S.B. 12), Sec. 3.04, eff. June 8, 2007.Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 939 (H.B. 3693), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 11.022, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1071 (H.B. 1524), Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 2155.069 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2155 - Purchasing: General Rules and Procedures|Subchapter B. General Purchasing Requirements, Procedures, and Programs|Section 2155.069. Testing and Inspection

Sec. 2155.069.  TESTING AND INSPECTION.  (a)  The comptroller may test and inspect goods and services purchased under a contract administered by the comptroller to ensure compliance with specifications.(b)  The comptroller may contract for testing under this section.(c)  The comptroller may, on request, test and inspect goods and services purchased by other state governmental entities on a cost recovery basis.(d)  The comptroller may also test and inspect goods and services before they are purchased.  Other state agencies may test and inspect goods and services before purchase under standard industry testing methods, or they may contract for testing.  The comptroller may inform agencies about available private testing facilities.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1206, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1071 (H.B. 1524), Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2019.|