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TX Govt Code § 2170.010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2170 - Telecommunications Services|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2170.010. Unlisted Telephone Numbers Prohibited

Sec. 2170.010.  UNLISTED TELEPHONE NUMBERS PROHIBITED.  A state agency and its officers and employees may not buy, rent, or pay toll charges for a telephone for which the telephone number is not listed or available from directory assistance to the general public unless the unlisted telephone number is used:(1)  to provide access to computers, telephone system control centers, long-distance networks, elevator control systems, and other tone-controlled devices for which restricted access to the telephone number is justified for security or other purposes;(2)  in narcotics undercover operations;(3)  in the detection of illegal sales of securities;  or(4)  in the investigation of motor fuels tax fraud.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1499, Sec. 1.29, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 2170.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2170 - Telecommunications Services|Subchapter B. System of Telecommunications Services|Section 2170.051. Management and Use of System

Sec. 2170.051.  MANAGEMENT AND USE OF SYSTEM.  (a)  The department shall manage the operation of a system of telecommunications services for all state agencies.  Each agency shall identify its particular requirements for telecommunications services and the site at which the services are to be provided.(b)  The department shall fulfill the telecommunications requirements of each state agency to the extent possible and to the extent that money is appropriated or available for that purpose.(c)  A state agency shall use the consolidated telecommunications system to the fullest extent possible.  A state agency may not acquire telecommunications services unless the department's executive director determines that the agency's requirement for telecommunications services cannot be met at a comparable cost by the consolidated telecommunications system.(d)  A state agency may not enter into or renew a contract with a carrier or other provider of telecommunications services without obtaining a waiver from the department's executive director certifying that the requested telecommunications services cannot be provided at a comparable cost on the consolidated telecommunications system.  The executive director shall evaluate requests for waivers based on cost-effectiveness to the state government as a whole.  A waiver may be granted only for a specific period and will automatically expire on the stated expiration date unless an extension is approved.  A contract for telecommunications services obtained under waiver may not extend beyond the expiration date of the waiver.  If the executive director becomes aware of any state agency receiving telecommunications services without a waiver, the executive director shall notify the agency and the comptroller.  The state agency shall have 60 days after notification by the executive director in which to submit a waiver request documenting the agency's reasons for bypassing the consolidated telecommunications system and otherwise providing all information required by the waiver application form.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1499, Sec. 1.30, eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1422, Sec. 4.23, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1068 (H.B. 1516), Sec. 1.10, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Govt Code § 2170.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2170 - Telecommunications Services|Subchapter B. System of Telecommunications Services|Section 2170.052. Balancing Technological Advancements and Existing Facilities

Sec. 2170.052.  BALANCING TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS AND EXISTING FACILITIES.  In the planning, design, implementation, and operation of the consolidated telecommunications system, the department shall maintain an appropriate balance between the adoption of technological advancements and the efficient use of existing facilities and services to avoid misapplication of state money and degradation or loss of the integrity of existing systems and facilities.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1422, Sec. 4.24, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 2170.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2170 - Telecommunications Services|Subchapter B. System of Telecommunications Services|Section 2170.053. Sharing of Services

Sec. 2170.053.  SHARING OF SERVICES.  (a)  To avoid waste of state money and personnel, telecommunications services shall be provided on an integrated or shared basis, or both, to the extent feasible and advisable, among entities authorized to use the consolidated telecommunications system under this chapter.(b)  Sharing or integrated use does not constitute the resale or carriage of services and does not subject the system to regulation or reporting under Title 2, Utilities Code.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 18.27, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 2170.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2170 - Telecommunications Services|Subchapter B. System of Telecommunications Services|Section 2170.056. Costs to State of Parallel Tolls

Sec. 2170.056.  COSTS TO STATE OF PARALLEL TOLLS.  All contracts with telecommunications carriers shall provide that the department or any participating agency may obtain any information relating to the costs to the state of parallel tolls.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1422, Sec. 4.25, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 2170.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2170 - Telecommunications Services|Subchapter B. System of Telecommunications Services|Section 2170.057. Payment for Services

Sec. 2170.057.  PAYMENT FOR SERVICES.  (a)  The department shall develop a system of billings and charges for services provided in operating and administering the consolidated telecommunications system that allocates the total state cost to each entity served by the system based on proportionate usage.  The department shall set and charge a fee to each entity that receives services provided under this chapter in an amount sufficient to cover the direct and indirect costs of providing the service.  Revenue derived from the collection of fees imposed under this subsection may be appropriated to the department for:(1)  developing statewide information resources technology policies and planning under Chapters 2054 and 2059; and(2)  providing:(A)  shared information resources technology services under Chapter 2054; and(B)  network security services under Chapter 2059.(b)  The comptroller shall establish in the state treasury a revolving fund account for the administration of this chapter.  The account shall be used as a depository for money received from entities served.  Receipts attributable to the centralized capitol complex telephone system shall be deposited into the account but separately identified within the account.(c)  To provide an adequate cash flow as necessary for purposes of this chapter, using state agencies and other entities, on proper notification, shall make monthly payments into the telecommunications revolving fund account from appropriated or other available money.  The legislature may appropriate money for operating the system directly to the department, in which case the revolving fund account shall be used to receive money due from local governmental entities and other agencies to the extent that their money is not subject to legislative appropriation.(d)  The department shall maintain in the revolving fund account sufficient amounts to pay the bills of the consolidated telecommunications system and the centralized capitol complex telephone system. |Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1499, Sec. 1.31, eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1422, Sec. 4.26, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 1), Sec. 23.07, eff. September 28, 2011.|
TX Govt Code § 2170.058 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2170 - Telecommunications Services|Subchapter B. System of Telecommunications Services|Section 2170.058. Use of System by Certain Students

Sec. 2170.058.  USE OF SYSTEM BY CERTAIN STUDENTS.  (a)  An institution of higher education under Section 61.003, Education Code, that is authorized to use the system of telecommunications services established under this chapter may allow students of the institution who reside in housing for which the institution provides telephone service to use the system of telecommunications services.  An institution shall recover from a student who chooses to use the system the full pro rata cost attributable to that student's use, including costs identifiable for interconnection to and use of the local publicly switched network.(b)  The department shall adopt rules that govern student access to the system, including:(1)  times of access to the system;  and(2)  the full recovery of actual costs from each student who uses the system.(c)  In consideration of the duties and responsibilities given the department under this chapter, it is the policy of this state that a state agency or unit of state government may not provide telecommunications products or services to the general public in competition with private enterprise unless there is a finding that providing the products or services is in the public interest.  This subsection does not prohibit students who reside in housing for which institutions of higher education provide telephone service from using service provided under this section.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1422, Sec. 4.27, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 2170.059 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2170 - Telecommunications Services|Subchapter B. System of Telecommunications Services|Section 2170.059. Centralized Capitol Complex Telephone System

Sec. 2170.059.  CENTRALIZED CAPITOL COMPLEX TELEPHONE SYSTEM.  (a)  The department shall provide centralized telephone service for state agencies, each house of the legislature, and legislative agencies in the capitol complex.  State agencies in the capitol complex shall use the service.  Each house of the legislature and each legislative agency shall use the service at the discretion of the legislature.  The department may provide the service to other state agencies that subscribe to it.(b)  Each using entity shall make monthly payments to the department when billed by the department.(c)  Each using entity may arrange for its own terminal telephone equipment, but the equipment must be compatible with the centralized telephone service.  The department shall make terminal equipment available for using entities that choose to use that terminal equipment.(d)  The department annually shall prepare and issue a revised centralized telephone service directory not later than March 31.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1422, Sec. 4.28, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 2171.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2171 - Travel and Vehicle Fleet Services|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2171.001. Travel Division

Sec. 2171.001.  TRAVEL DIVISION.  The travel division of the comptroller is composed of the central travel office and the office of vehicle fleet management.|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. 101, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 2171.0011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2171 - Travel and Vehicle Fleet Services|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2171.0011. Comptroller Powers and Duties

Sec. 2171.0011.  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. 1.34, eff. September 1, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1071 (H.B. 1524), Sec. 101, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 2171.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2171 - Travel and Vehicle Fleet Services|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 2171.002. Rules

Sec. 2171.002.  RULES.  (a)  The comptroller shall adopt rules to implement this chapter, including rules related to:(1)  the structure of the comptroller's travel agency contracts;(2)  the procedures the comptroller uses in requesting and evaluating bids or proposals for travel agency contracts;  and(3)  the use by state agencies of negotiated contract rates for travel services.(b)  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 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. 1.35, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 2171.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2171 - Travel and Vehicle Fleet Services|Subchapter B. Travel Services|Section 2171.051. Provision of Travel-Related Services

Sec. 2171.051.  PROVISION OF TRAVEL-RELATED SERVICES.  (a)  The central travel office shall monitor travel reservations and other travel arrangements required for business travel by a state employee or state agency and shall provide travel-related services as provided by this chapter.(b)  State agencies shall use the office's services to the maximum extent consistent with improved economy and efficiency.(c)  After approval by the comptroller, the central travel office shall designate state agencies that may use the services of the office.  The comptroller shall approve the use of those services by the designated state agencies after the director of the travel division certifies to the comptroller that the central travel office is capable of providing those 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. 102, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 2171.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2171 - Travel and Vehicle Fleet Services|Subchapter B. Travel Services|Section 2171.052. Contracts With Providers of Travel Services

Sec. 2171.052.  CONTRACTS WITH PROVIDERS OF TRAVEL SERVICES.  (a)  In this section, "commercial lodging establishment" has the meaning assigned by Section 660.002.(b)  The central travel office may negotiate contracts with private travel agents, with travel and transportation providers, and with credit card companies that provide travel services and other benefits to the state.  The central travel office may negotiate with commercial lodging establishments to obtain the most cost-effective rates possible for state employees traveling on state business.(c)  The comptroller may make contracts with travel agents that meet certain reasonable requirements prescribed by the central travel office, with preference given to resident entities of this state.(d)  To the greatest extent possible, the comptroller shall use electronic means to solicit and receive bids under this section.(e)  Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 309, Sec. 8.02.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 17.11(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 280, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1422, Sec. 7.04, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 309, Sec. 8.01, 8.02, eff. June 18, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1071 (H.B. 1524), Sec. 103, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 2171.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2171 - Travel and Vehicle Fleet Services|Subchapter B. Travel Services|Section 2171.053. Contracts Not Subject to Competitive Bidding Requirements

Sec. 2171.053.  CONTRACTS NOT SUBJECT TO COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS.  Contracts under this subchapter are not subject to the competitive bidding requirements imposed under Chapters 2155-2158.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 2171.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2171 - Travel and Vehicle Fleet Services|Subchapter B. Travel Services|Section 2171.054. Travel Voucher Audits

Sec. 2171.054.  TRAVEL VOUCHER AUDITS.  The comptroller shall, under Chapter 403, audit travel vouchers for compliance with rules adopted to enforce this subchapter.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 2171.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2171 - Travel and Vehicle Fleet Services|Subchapter B. Travel Services|Section 2171.056. Purchase of or Reimbursement for Transportation in Amount Exceeding Contracted Rates

Sec. 2171.056.  PURCHASE OF OR REIMBURSEMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION IN AMOUNT EXCEEDING CONTRACTED RATES.  (a)  This section applies only to a state agency in the executive branch of state government that is required to participate in the comptroller's contracts for travel services.(b)  Except as provided by comptroller rule, a state agency may not:(1)  purchase commercial airline or rental car transportation if the amount of the purchase exceeds the amount of the central travel office's contracted fares or rates; or(2)  reimburse a person for the purchase of commercial airline or rental car transportation for the amount that exceeds the amount of the central travel office's contracted fares or rates.(c)  The comptroller shall educate state agencies about this section.(d)  The comptroller shall audit travel vouchers under Chapter 403 for compliance with this section.(e)  The comptroller shall adopt rules related to exemptions from the prohibition prescribed by Subsection (b). |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. 1.36, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1071 (H.B. 1524), Sec. 105, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 2171.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2171 - Travel and Vehicle Fleet Services|Subchapter C. Vehicle Fleet Services|Section 2171.101. Vehicle Reporting System; Exception

Sec. 2171.101.  VEHICLE REPORTING SYSTEM; EXCEPTION.  (a)  The office of vehicle fleet management shall establish a vehicle reporting system to assist state agencies in the management of agency vehicle fleets. Except as provided by Subsection (d), a state agency shall submit vehicle fleet reports on a quarterly basis, not earlier than the 45th day or later than the 60th day after the date on which the quarter ends.(b)  The office shall:(1)  develop automated information retrieval systems to implement the reporting system;  and(2)  maintain a complete inventory of agency vehicles by class of vehicle.(c)  The office shall determine the average cost of operation for each class of vehicle.(d)  A state agency with a fleet of more than 2,500 vehicles shall establish and maintain a vehicle reporting system to assist the agency in the management of the agency's vehicle fleet.  Not later than October 15 of each year, the agency shall submit to the office of vehicle fleet management the information the office requests regarding the agency's vehicle fleet for the previous state fiscal year.  The agency may provide the information in the format used by the agency's reporting system.  The agency is exempt from paying to the office any fee for maintaining the vehicle reporting system established under Subsection (a).(e)  The office shall review the operation of each state agency's vehicle fleet and report to the legislature not later than January 1 of each odd-numbered year the status of the agency's vehicle fleet and the office's recommendations to improve operations of the agency's vehicle fleet.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 17.10(b), eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1050, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 309, Sec. 7.01, eff. June 18, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 658 (H.B. 3227), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1083 (S.B. 1179), Sec. 25(74), eff. June 17, 2011.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1017 (H.B. 3388), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2021.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1017 (H.B. 3388), Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 2171.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2171 - Travel and Vehicle Fleet Services|Subchapter C. Vehicle Fleet Services|Section 2171.102. Maintenance of State Vehicles

Sec. 2171.102.  MAINTENANCE OF STATE VEHICLES.  (a)  The office of vehicle fleet management may, for a fee, provide routine periodic maintenance service to state agencies located in Travis County.(b)  The office may negotiate contracts for major overhauls and other extensive mechanical work.(c)  Contracts entered into under this section are not subject to the competitive bidding requirements imposed under Chapters 2155, 2156, 2157, and 2158.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 309, Sec. 7.02, eff. June 18, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 2171.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services|Chapter 2171 - Travel and Vehicle Fleet Services|Subchapter C. Vehicle Fleet Services|Section 2171.103. Facilitation of Conversion to and Use of Alternative Fuels

Sec. 2171.103.  FACILITATION OF CONVERSION TO AND USE OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS.  (a)  The office of vehicle fleet management may act as necessary to encourage and facilitate the conversion and use of motor vehicles that are capable of using alternative fuels, especially compressed natural gas.(b)  The office may:(1)  establish centralized refueling stations throughout the state;(2)  operate regional conversion and repair facilities;  and(3)  provide all services and support necessary to expedite the use of compressed natural gas or other alternative fuels by state agencies as required by Subchapter A, Chapter 2158.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 17.12(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|