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2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2175 - Surplus and Salvage Property › Subchapter G. Federal Surplus Property › Section 2175.370. Federal Surplus Property Service Charge Fund

Sec. 2175.370.  FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY SERVICE CHARGE FUND.  (a)  The commission shall deposit a charge collected under Section 2175.369 in the state treasury to the credit of the federal surplus property service charge fund.
(b)  Income earned on money in the federal surplus property service charge fund shall be credited to that fund.
(c)  Money in the federal surplus property service charge fund may be used only to accomplish the commission's functions under this subchapter.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 127, Sec. 12, eff. May 19, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2175 - Surplus and Salvage Property › Subchapter G. Federal Surplus Property › Section 2175.371. Advisory Boards and Committees

Sec. 2175.371.  ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMITTEES.  The commission may appoint advisory boards and committees necessary and suitable to administer this subchapter.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2175 - Surplus and Salvage Property › Subchapter G. Federal Surplus Property › Section 2175.372. Personnel

Sec. 2175.372.  PERSONNEL.  (a)  The commission may employ, compensate, and prescribe the duties of personnel, other than members of advisory boards and committees, necessary and suitable to administer this subchapter.
(b)  The commission may fill a personnel position only with an individual selected and appointed on a nonpartisan merit basis.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2175 - Surplus and Salvage Property › Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 2175.901. Purchase of Chairs by Certain State Officers and Agency Heads

Sec. 2175.901.  PURCHASE OF CHAIRS BY CERTAIN STATE OFFICERS AND AGENCY HEADS.  (a)  Notwithstanding other law, on vacating an office or terminating employment, an elected or appointed state officer or an executive head of a state agency in the legislative, executive, or judicial branch of state government may purchase for fair market value the chair used by the officer or employee during the person's period of state service.
(b)  The fair market value of a chair shall be determined:
(1)  for an executive agency or a legislative agency other than the legislature, by the commission;
(2)  for a judicial agency, by the chief justice of the supreme court;
(3)  for the house of representatives, by the speaker of the house of representatives;  and
(4)  for the senate, by the lieutenant governor.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2175 - Surplus and Salvage Property › Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 2175.902. Mandatory Paper Recycling Program

Sec. 2175.902.  MANDATORY PAPER RECYCLING PROGRAM.  (a)  The commission shall establish a mandatory recycling program for a state agency that occupies a building under its control. By rule, the commission shall:
(1)  establish guidelines and procedures for collecting and recycling of paper;
(2)  set recycling goals and performance measures;
(3)  require state agencies to designate a recycling coordinator;
(4)  provide employee and custodial education and training;
(5)  provide feedback and recognition to state agencies when appropriate;  and
(6)  inform state agencies when proper recycling methods are not used.
(b)  If the commission finds that a state agency's recycling program meets or exceeds the standards created under Subsection (a), the commission may delegate its responsibility under this section to a state agency located in a building under its control.
(c)  The commission or a state agency with delegated responsibility under Subsection (b) shall sell the paper for recycling to the highest bidder.
(d)  The commission may enter into an interagency agreement to provide recycling services to a state agency otherwise excluded from the program.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 127, Sec. 13, eff. May 19, 1997;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1422, Sec. 12.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2175 - Surplus and Salvage Property › Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 2175.903. Property Used as Trade-In

Sec. 2175.903.  PROPERTY USED AS TRADE-IN.  A state agency may offer surplus or salvage property as a trade-in on new property of the same general type if the exchange is in the state's best interests.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2175 - Surplus and Salvage Property › Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 2175.904. Disposal of Gambling Equipment

Sec. 2175.904.  DISPOSAL OF GAMBLING EQUIPMENT.  (a)  The commission shall establish a program for the sale of gambling equipment received from a municipality, from a commissioners court under Section 263.152(a)(5), Local Government Code, or from a state agency under this chapter.
(b)  The commission may sell gambling equipment only to a person that the commission determines is a bona fide holder of a license or other authorization to sell, lease, or otherwise provide gambling equipment to others or to operate gambling equipment issued by an agency in another state or in a foreign jurisdiction where it is lawful for the person to possess gambling equipment for the intended purpose.
(c)  Proceeds from the sale of gambling equipment from a municipality or commissioners court, less the costs of the sale, including costs of advertising, storage, shipping, and auctioneer or broker services, and the amount of the fee collected under Section 2175.188, shall be divided according to an agreement between the commission and the municipality or commissioners court that provided the equipment for sale.  The agreement must provide that:
(1)  not less than 50 percent of the net proceeds be remitted to the commissioners court; and
(2)  the remainder of the net proceeds retained by the commission be deposited to the credit of the general revenue fund.
(d)  Proceeds from the sale of gambling equipment from a state agency, less the costs of the sale, including costs of advertising, storage, shipping, and auctioneer or broker services, and the amount of the fee collected under Section 2175.188, shall be deposited to the credit of the general revenue fund of the state treasury.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1233 (H.B. 2462), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 1), Sec. 29.15, eff. September 28, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2175 - Surplus and Salvage Property › Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 2175.905. Disposition of Data Processing Equipment

Sec. 2175.905.  DISPOSITION OF DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT.  (a)  If a disposition of a state agency's surplus or salvage data processing equipment is not made under Section 2175.184, the state agency shall transfer the equipment to:
(1)  a school district or open-enrollment charter school in this state under Subchapter C, Chapter 32, Education Code;
(2)  an assistance organization specified by the school district; or
(3)  the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
(b)  If a disposition of the surplus or salvage data processing equipment of a state eleemosynary institution or an institution or agency of higher education is not made under other law, the institution or agency shall transfer the equipment to:
(1)  a school district or open-enrollment charter school in this state under Subchapter C, Chapter 32, Education Code;
(2)  an assistance organization specified by the school district; or
(3)  the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
(c)  The state eleemosynary institution or institution or agency of higher education or other state agency may not collect a fee or other reimbursement from the district, the school, the assistance organization, or the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for the surplus or salvage data processing equipment transferred under this section.
(d)  An assistance organization may not lease, lend, bail, deconstruct, encumber, sell, trade, or otherwise dispose of data processing equipment acquired under this section.  The assistance organization may dispose of the equipment only by transferring the equipment to the school district that specified the assistance organization for transfer under this section.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 1), Sec. 29.16, eff. September 28, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1153 (S.B. 211), Sec. 22, eff. June 14, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2175 - Surplus and Salvage Property › Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 2175.906. Abolished Agencies

Sec. 2175.906.  ABOLISHED AGENCIES.  On abolition of a state agency, in accordance with Chapter 325, the commission shall take custody of all of the agency's property or other assets as surplus property unless other law or the legislature designates another appropriate governmental entity to take custody of the property or assets.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 1), Sec. 29.16, eff. September 28, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2175 - Surplus and Salvage Property › Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 2175.907. Disposal of Computer Equipment by Charitable Organization

Sec. 2175.907.  DISPOSAL OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT BY CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION.  (a)  In this section:
(1)  "Computer equipment" includes computers, telecommunications devices and systems, automated information systems, and peripheral devices and hardware that are necessary to the efficient installation and operation of that equipment, but does not include computer software.
(2)  "Charitable organization" has the meaning assigned by Section 84.003, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
(b)  Except as provided by Subsections (c) and (d), a charitable organization that expends funds received from the state, whether by appropriation, grant, or otherwise, to purchase computer equipment may not dispose of or discard the equipment before the fourth anniversary of the date the organization purchased the equipment.
(c)  This section does not prohibit:
(1)  the sale or trade of computer equipment; or
(2)  the disposal of equipment that is not operational.
(d)  A charitable organization may dispose of computer equipment purchased with state funds within the four-year period after the date of purchase by donating the equipment to another charitable organization.
(e)  This section applies only to computer equipment that a charitable organization purchases for at least $500.
(f)  The comptroller shall adopt rules to implement this section.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1236 (S.B. 1296), Sec. 19.024(a), eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2175 - Surplus and Salvage Property › Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 2175.908. Sale or Transfer of Law Enforcement Vehicle

Sec. 2175.908.  SALE OR TRANSFER OF LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE.  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the commission or another state agency, including an agency delegated the authority to dispose of surplus or salvage property under Section 2175.065, may not sell or transfer a marked patrol car or other law enforcement motor vehicle to the public unless the state agency first removes any equipment or insignia that could mislead a reasonable person to believe that the vehicle is a law enforcement motor vehicle, including any police light, siren, amber warning light, spotlight, grill light, antenna, emblem, outline of an emblem, and emergency vehicle equipment.
(b)  The commission or another state agency, including an agency delegated the authority to dispose of surplus or salvage property under Section 2175.065, may not sell or transfer a marked patrol car or other law enforcement motor vehicle to a security services contractor who is regulated by the Department of Public Safety and licensed under Chapter 1702, Occupations Code, unless each emblem or insignia that identifies the vehicle as a law enforcement motor vehicle is removed before the sale or transfer.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 274 (H.B. 473), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2175 - Surplus and Salvage Property › Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 2175.909. Sale of Certain Historic Property; Proceeds of Sale

Sec. 2175.909.  SALE OF CERTAIN HISTORIC PROPERTY; PROCEEDS OF SALE.  (a)  In this section, "qualifying collection" means an archeological, architectural, archival, decorative, or fine arts collection.
(b)  This section applies only to a state agency:
(1)  that maintains a qualifying collection;
(2)  that is authorized to dispose of surplus or salvage property under Section 2175.065; and
(3)  the governing body of which has adopted a written policy governing the care and preservation of the qualifying collection, including procedures relating to the deaccession of an item from the collection.
(c)  The state agency may deaccession an item from the agency's qualifying collection if the governing body determines that deaccession of the item is appropriate under the agency's written policy governing the care and preservation of the collection.
(d)  A state agency and the Texas Facilities Commission may sell a deaccessioned item in the manner provided by Subchapter D.  Before the sale of the item, the Texas Facilities Commission must verify that the state agency's governing body complied with Subsection (c).
(e)  Notwithstanding Section 2175.191, proceeds from the sale of the deaccessioned item by a state agency shall be deposited to the credit of a dedicated account in the general revenue fund in the manner prescribed by Subsection (f).
(f)  The comptroller shall separately account for the amount of money deposited to the credit of the account under Subsection (e) resulting from the sale of deaccessioned items by each state agency.  Money deposited to the credit of the account may be appropriated only to the state agency for which the comptroller deposited the money to the account for the care and preservation of the agency's qualifying collection.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 178 (H.B. 1422), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2176 - Mail › Subchapter A. Evaluation and Planning of Mail Operations › Section 2176.001. Mail Operations Officer

Sec. 2176.001.  MAIL OPERATIONS OFFICER.  A state agency in Travis County shall designate a person to manage mail for the agency's offices and units.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2176 - Mail › Subchapter A. Evaluation and Planning of Mail Operations › Section 2176.0011. Comptroller Powers and Duties

Sec. 2176.0011.  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. 1.39, eff. September 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1071 (H.B. 1524), Sec. 112, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2176 - Mail › Subchapter A. Evaluation and Planning of Mail Operations › Section 2176.002. State Agency Evaluation and Improvement of Mail Operations

Sec. 2176.002.  STATE AGENCY EVALUATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF MAIL OPERATIONS.  To improve state agency management of mail and to reduce the state's mail costs, a state agency in the executive branch of state government shall:
(1)  evaluate its mail operations to identify and eliminate practices resulting in excessive mail costs;  and
(2)  develop and implement plans and procedures for making necessary improvements in mail operations.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2176 - Mail › Subchapter A. Evaluation and Planning of Mail Operations › Section 2176.003. Evaluation of State Agency Mail Operations

Sec. 2176.003.  EVALUATION OF STATE AGENCY MAIL OPERATIONS.  The comptroller shall:
(1)  evaluate the mail operations of state agencies located in Travis County and make recommendations to identify and eliminate practices resulting in excessive mail costs; and
(2)  establish minimum objectives and responsibilities for managing mail for the agencies.
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. 112, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2176 - Mail › Subchapter A. Evaluation and Planning of Mail Operations › Section 2176.004. Procedures for Improvement of Mail Operations

Sec. 2176.004.  PROCEDURES FOR IMPROVEMENT OF MAIL OPERATIONS.  The comptroller shall:
(1)  in conjunction with the United States Postal Service, establish procedures to improve the measurement of state agency mail costs, using postage meters or stamps as appropriate;
(2)  establish procedures to determine the advantages to state agencies of presorting mail;
(3)  establish procedures to determine the lowest cost class of mail necessary to effectively accomplish individual state agency functions;
(4)  evaluate the cost-effectiveness of using alternatives to the United States Postal Service for delivering state agency mail;
(5)  train state agency personnel regarding cost-effective mailing practices;
(6)  set standards for receipt, delivery, collection, and dispatch of mail; and
(7)  publish and disseminate standards, guides, and instructions for managing mail and establish and implement procedures for monitoring compliance with the standards, guides, and instructions.
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. 112, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2176 - Mail › Subchapter A. Evaluation and Planning of Mail Operations › Section 2176.005. State Agency Reports on Mail Operations

Sec. 2176.005.  STATE AGENCY REPORTS ON MAIL OPERATIONS.  (a)  A state agency in Travis County shall periodically send to the governor a report of its progress in achieving the objectives for and the revisions of mail operations established under Section 2176.004, including an analysis of savings projected from the resulting improvements in managing mail.
(b)  When two or more state agencies by interagency contract are providing common services for managing mail, the agencies may designate a single agency to report on behalf of all agencies participating under the contract.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 573 (S.B. 241), Sec. 1.24, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2176 - Mail › Subchapter A. Evaluation and Planning of Mail Operations › Section 2176.006. Mailing Lists

Sec. 2176.006.  MAILING LISTS.  A state agency in Travis County shall review and consolidate mailing lists used by the agency to distribute publications and other materials issued by the agency.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2176 - Mail › Subchapter B. Interagency Mail › Section 2176.051. Interagency Mail Service

Sec. 2176.051.  INTERAGENCY MAIL SERVICE.  (a)  The comptroller shall operate a messenger service for delivering unstamped written communications and packages between the following entities located in Travis County:
(1)  state agencies;
(2)  the legislature; and
(3)  legislative agencies.
(b)  All entities described by Subsection (a) shall use the service.
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. 113, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2176 - Mail › Subchapter B. Interagency Mail › Section 2176.052. Use of United States Postal Service; Alternate Delivery Methods

Sec. 2176.052.  USE OF UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE;  ALTERNATE DELIVERY METHODS.  An entity subject to Section 2176.051 may use a delivery method other than that provided under Section 2176.051 for delivering interagency mail to another entity subject to Section 2176.051 but may not use the United States Postal Service for the delivery unless required to do so under state or federal law.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2176 - Mail › Subchapter B. Interagency Mail › Section 2176.053. Delivery of State Warrants

Sec. 2176.053.  DELIVERY OF STATE WARRANTS.  State warrants may be delivered in a manner agreed to by the comptroller and the affected agency.
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. 1.40, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2176 - Mail › Subchapter C. Outgoing First-Class Mail in Travis County › Section 2176.101. Applicability of Subchapter

Sec. 2176.101.  APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.  This subchapter applies only to outgoing first-class mail practices of a state agency located in Travis County.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2176 - Mail › Subchapter C. Outgoing First-Class Mail in Travis County › Section 2176.102. Evaluation

Sec. 2176.102.  EVALUATION.  The comptroller shall evaluate the outgoing first-class mail practices of state agencies located in Travis County, including the lists, systems, and formats used to create mail.
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. 114, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2176 - Mail › Subchapter C. Outgoing First-Class Mail in Travis County › Section 2176.103. Discounted Postal Rates

Sec. 2176.103.  DISCOUNTED POSTAL RATES.  The comptroller shall achieve the maximum available discount on postal rates whenever acceptable levels of timeliness, security, and quality of service can be maintained using the discounted rate.
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. 114, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2176 - Mail › Subchapter C. Outgoing First-Class Mail in Travis County › Section 2176.104. Requirement to Consult With Comptroller

Sec. 2176.104.  REQUIREMENT TO CONSULT WITH COMPTROLLER.  A state agency to which this subchapter applies shall consult the comptroller before the agency may:
(1)  purchase, upgrade, or sell mail processing equipment;
(2)  contract with a private entity for mail processing; or
(3)  take actions that significantly affect the agency's first-class mail practices.
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. 114, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2176 - Mail › Subchapter C. Outgoing First-Class Mail in Travis County › Section 2176.105. Guidelines for Measuring and Analyzing First-Class Mail Practices

Sec. 2176.105.  GUIDELINES FOR MEASURING AND ANALYZING FIRST-CLASS MAIL PRACTICES.  (a)  The comptroller shall adopt and distribute to each state agency to which this subchapter applies guidelines by which outgoing first-class mail practices may be measured and analyzed. The guidelines must require using the services of the United States Postal Service to the extent possible.
(b)  The comptroller shall review and update the guidelines at least once every two years, beginning two years after the date on which the guidelines are adopted.
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. 114, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2176 - Mail › Subchapter C. Outgoing First-Class Mail in Travis County › Section 2176.106. Training

Sec. 2176.106.  TRAINING.  (a)  Not later than the 90th day after the date on which the initial guidelines under Section 2176.105 are distributed, and at least annually beginning one year after the date of distribution, the comptroller shall provide training to state agency personnel who handle first-class mail.
(b)  The comptroller may use to the extent possible free training provided by the United States Postal Service.
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. 114, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2176 - Mail › Subchapter C. Outgoing First-Class Mail in Travis County › Section 2176.107. Prerequisite to Upgrading or Replacing Mail Equipment; Comparison and Analysis

Sec. 2176.107.  PREREQUISITE TO UPGRADING OR REPLACING MAIL EQUIPMENT; COMPARISON AND ANALYSIS.  (a)  If the comptroller determines that upgrading existing mail production or processing equipment or purchasing new mail production or processing equipment is required to improve outgoing first-class mail practices of the comptroller or another state agency located in Travis County, the comptroller shall prepare a cost-benefit analysis demonstrating that the upgrade or purchase is more cost-effective than contracting with a private entity to provide the equipment or mail service.
(b)  The comptroller shall approve the most cost-effective method.
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. 114, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2176 - Mail › Subchapter C. Outgoing First-Class Mail in Travis County › Section 2176.109. Fees for Comptroller Services

Sec. 2176.109.  FEES FOR COMPTROLLER SERVICES.  (a)  The comptroller by interagency contract shall charge and collect fees from each state agency to which this subchapter applies for the comptroller's services under this subchapter.
(b)  The total amount charged a state agency under this section may not exceed the amount of the agency's appropriated funds for outgoing first-class mail, as determined by the Legislative Budget Board, minus the agency's fixed costs for these services.
(c)  The comptroller shall transfer to the general revenue fund the amount of a fee charged a state agency under this section that is greater than the amount of the comptroller's actual expenses for performing the services for the agency.
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. 115, eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1071 (H.B. 1524), Sec. 116, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2176 - Mail › Subchapter C. Outgoing First-Class Mail in Travis County › Section 2176.110. Rules

Sec. 2176.110.  RULES.  The comptroller shall adopt rules for state agencies to implement 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 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. 1.41, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2176 - Mail › Subchapter D. Processing of Mail › Section 2176.151. Timely Processing of Mail

Sec. 2176.151.  TIMELY PROCESSING OF MAIL.  Mail shall:
(1)  be processed for delivery as quickly as necessary under existing circumstances;  and
(2)  not be unduly delayed only to achieve a lower postal rate.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2176 - Mail › Subchapter D. Processing of Mail › Section 2176.152. Processing United States Mail in Capitol Complex

Sec. 2176.152.  PROCESSING UNITED STATES MAIL IN CAPITOL COMPLEX.  United States mail may be delivered to and from the post office located in the Capitol Complex on agreement between the comptroller and the affected agency.
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. 117, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2176 - Mail › Subchapter E. Special Mail Services › Section 2176.201. Use of Certain Mail Services

Sec. 2176.201.  USE OF CERTAIN MAIL SERVICES.  (a) Notwithstanding another law that requires the use of certain mail services, a state agency may use any form of mail service available from the United States Postal Service to lower postal costs whenever acceptable levels of accountability, timeliness, security, and quality of service can be maintained.
(b)  If practicable, a state agency must use address-matching software that meets certification standards under the Coding Accuracy Support System adopted by the United States Postal Service or that meets any subsequent standard adopted by the United States Postal Service to replace Coding Accuracy Support System standards for preparation of bulk mailings.  If a state agency contracts with a provider for bulk mailing services, the contract must require that the provider use address-matching software that meets or exceeds certification standards under the Coding Accuracy Support System or subsequent standards adopted by the United States Postal Service.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1145, Sec. 1, eff. July 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 266), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2176 - Mail › Subchapter E. Special Mail Services › Section 2176.202. Change of Address Service

Sec. 2176.202.  CHANGE OF ADDRESS SERVICE.  Notwithstanding another law regarding change of address updates, a state agency may use any change of address update service approved by the United States Postal Service for the purpose of receiving a postal discount rate.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1145, Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 1997.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2176 - Mail › Subchapter E. Special Mail Services › Section 2176.203. Notification of Service Options

Sec. 2176.203.  NOTIFICATION OF SERVICE OPTIONS.  The comptroller shall, as part of the guidelines developed under Section 2176.105, provide information to state agencies about special mail services offered by the United States Postal Service.  The comptroller shall assist a state agency in determining which service to use, considering the state agency's needs for accountability, timeliness, security, and quality of service.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1145, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1071 (H.B. 1524), Sec. 117, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2177 - Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative › Section 2177.001. Definitions

Sec. 2177.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Advisory council" means the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative Advisory Council established under this chapter.
(2)  "Board" means the governing board of the initiative.
(3)  "Commission" means the Health and Human Services Commission.
(4)  "Generic biological product" means a biological product approved pursuant to an application under Section 351(k), Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. Section 262(k)).
(5)  "Generic drug" means a prescription drug approved pursuant to an application under Section 505(j), Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. Section 355(j)).
(6)  "Initiative" means the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative established under this chapter.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 891 (H.B. 4990), Sec. 1, eff. June 13, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2177 - Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative › Section 2177.002. Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative

Sec. 2177.002.  TEXAS PHARMACEUTICAL INITIATIVE.  The Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative is established to provide cost-effective access to prescription drugs and other medical supplies for:
(1)  employees, dependents, and retirees of public higher education systems and institutions;
(2)  Employees Retirement System of Texas members;
(3)  Teacher Retirement System of Texas members;
(4)  persons confined by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or the Texas Juvenile Justice Department; and
(5)  individuals served by a program operated or administered by the health and human services system, as that term is defined by Section 531.001.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 891 (H.B. 4990), Sec. 1, eff. June 13, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2177 - Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative › Section 2177.003. Board

Sec. 2177.003.  BOARD.  (a)  The initiative is governed by a board composed of three members appointed by the governor.
(b)  The governor shall designate the presiding officer of the board.
(c)  A board member serves without compensation but may be reimbursed for travel and other actual and reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of the member's duties on the board.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 891 (H.B. 4990), Sec. 1, eff. June 13, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2177 - Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative › Section 2177.004. Board Member Qualifications

Sec. 2177.004.  BOARD MEMBER QUALIFICATIONS.  (a)  A person may not serve as a board member if the person:
(1)  has held any other elective public office during the preceding five years; or
(2)  is an employee of an entity served by the initiative.
(b)  Not more than one-third of the members of the board serving at any one time may derive more than 10 percent of their annual income from the health care, insurance, or pharmaceutical industry.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 891 (H.B. 4990), Sec. 1, eff. June 13, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2177 - Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative › Section 2177.005. Board Powers and Duties

Sec. 2177.005.  BOARD POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  The board may:
(1)  develop and implement the initiative and any programs established by this chapter;
(2)  establish procedures and policies for the administration of the initiative; and
(3)  establish procedures to document compliance by board members and personnel with applicable laws governing conflicts of interest.
(b)  To carry out the purposes of this chapter and implement the initiative, the board may:
(1)  hire and employ an executive director and necessary personnel to provide administrative support;
(2)  execute contracts and other instruments and conduct all activities the board determines necessary for those purposes;
(3)  authorize one or more board members to execute contracts and other instruments on behalf of the board; and
(4)  establish a committee or other similar entity to exercise powers delegated by the board and exercise any other administrative duties or powers as the board considers necessary.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 891 (H.B. 4990), Sec. 1, eff. June 13, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2177 - Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative › Section 2177.006. Business Plan

Sec. 2177.006.  BUSINESS PLAN.  Not later than October 1, 2024, the board shall develop and submit to the governor, the legislature, and the Legislative Budget Board a business plan on:
(1)  implementing the initiative, including the initiative's organizational structure and related programs;
(2)  establishing procedures and policies for the administration of the initiative, including documenting the process and resources required for the provision to individuals described by Section 2177.002 of the following services:
(A)  establishing or contracting for statewide pharmacy benefit manager services;
(B)  establishing policies and conditions to operate or contract for the operation of a distribution network, central service center, and associated network of satellite distribution facilities to distribute prescription drugs and related medical supplies; and
(C)  providing advanced pharmaceutical preparation and related services, including:
(i)  manufacturing generic drugs and generic biological products;
(ii)  providing gene therapies and precision medicine; and
(iii)  providing advanced laboratories for quality control, preparation, and compounding of drugs in support of innovative therapeutics and drug research;
(3)  establishing procedures to document compliance by board members and personnel with applicable laws governing conflicts of interest;
(4)  establishing the conditions for state agencies that facilitate health plans to participate in the initiative;
(5)  identifying potential cost savings from implementation of the initiative;
(6)  identifying the funding and resources needed to implement this chapter; and
(7)  providing other board recommendations, with supporting documentation, on continuation of the initiative.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 891 (H.B. 4990), Sec. 1, eff. June 13, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2177 - Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative › Section 2177.007. Administrative Attachment

Sec. 2177.007.  ADMINISTRATIVE ATTACHMENT.  (a)  The board is administratively attached to the commission.
(b)  The commission shall provide administrative support services to the board as necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 891 (H.B. 4990), Sec. 1, eff. June 13, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2177 - Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative › Section 2177.008. Advisory Council

Sec. 2177.008.  ADVISORY COUNCIL.  (a)  The Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative Advisory Council is established to advise the board in implementing this chapter and carrying out the duties imposed on the board under this chapter.
(b)  The advisory council is composed of:
(1)  the executive commissioner of the commission or the executive commissioner's designee;
(2)  the executive director of the Employees Retirement System of Texas or the executive director's designee;
(3)  the executive director of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas or the executive director's designee;
(4)  the chancellor of The University of Texas System or the chancellor's designee; and
(5)  the chancellor of The Texas A&M University System or the chancellor's designee.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 891 (H.B. 4990), Sec. 1, eff. June 13, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2177 - Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative › Section 2177.009. Conflicts of Interest

Sec. 2177.009.  CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 572 applies to the initiative.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 891 (H.B. 4990), Sec. 1, eff. June 13, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services › Chapter 2177 - Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative › Section 2177.010. Expiration of Chapter

Sec. 2177.010.  EXPIRATION OF CHAPTER.  This chapter expires September 1, 2025.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 891 (H.B. 4990), Sec. 1, eff. June 13, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle E - Government Property › Chapter 2201 - Texas Capital Trust Fund › Section 2201.001. Texas Capital Trust Fund

Sec. 2201.001.  TEXAS CAPITAL TRUST FUND.  The Texas capital trust fund is in the state treasury.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle E - Government Property › Chapter 2201 - Texas Capital Trust Fund › Section 2201.002. Use of Fund

Sec. 2201.002.  USE OF FUND.  The fund may be used to finance:
(1)  the acquisition, construction, repair, improvement, or equipping of a building by a state agency for a state purpose;
(2)  the acquisition of real or personal property necessary for a state agency to take an action described by Subdivision (1);
(3)  the administration of the asset management division of the General Land Office;  or
(4)  any other purpose for which funds may be appropriated from general revenue.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1499, Sec. 1.32, eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1310, Sec. 59, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle E - Government Property › Chapter 2201 - Texas Capital Trust Fund › Section 2201.003. Transfers From Capital Trust Fund

Sec. 2201.003.  TRANSFERS FROM CAPITAL TRUST FUND.  (a)  Interest earned by the fund shall be deposited to the credit of the housing trust fund.
(b)  At the end of each fiscal biennium the unencumbered balance of the fund shall be transferred to the credit of the general revenue fund.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1123, Sec. 14, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1310, Sec. 60, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle E - Government Property › Chapter 2203 - Use of State Property › Section 2203.002. State Postage Meters

Sec. 2203.002.  STATE POSTAGE METERS.  (a)  A state department, board, commission, or educational institution that installs a postage meter shall place on the machine an imprint plate stating that:
(1)  the mail carried by the postage is official state mail;  and
(2)  there is a penalty for the unlawful use of the postage meter for a private purpose.
(b)  A state department, board, commission, or educational institution shall pay for the imprint plate and its installation from the state department's, board's, commission's, or educational institution's appropriation for postage and contingent expenses.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle E - Government Property › Chapter 2203 - Use of State Property › Section 2203.003. State Property Under Control of the Texas Division United Daughters of the Confederacy

Sec. 2203.003.  STATE PROPERTY UNDER CONTROL OF THE TEXAS DIVISION UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY.  (a)  The Texas Division United Daughters of the Confederacy may charge admission to state property over which the organization has custody or control.
(b)  An organization that charges admission under this section shall set the fee in an amount that it determines serves the best interest of the state and the public.
(c)  The organization may maintain and operate, or may contract with another person for the operation of, a concession on state property under its control.  The concession may be operated in any manner the organization considers necessary for the best interest of the state and the public.
(d)  The organization shall hold separately in trust all admission fees and profits from the operation of concessions at each property.  The money may be spent only to maintain and repair the state property and furnishings at the property at which the money is received.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1046 (H.B. 3726), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 709 (H.B. 3810), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 709 (H.B. 3810), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle E - Government Property › Chapter 2203 - Use of State Property › Section 2203.004. Requirement to Use State Property for State Purposes

Sec. 2203.004.  REQUIREMENT TO USE STATE PROPERTY FOR STATE PURPOSES.  State property may be used only for state purposes.  A person may not entrust state property to a state officer or employee or to any other person if the property is not to be used for state purposes.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1499, Sec. 1.33, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.