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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 83(R)

House Bill 194

House Author:  Farias et al.

Effective:  9-1-13

Senate Sponsor:  Hinojosa


            House Bill 194 amends the Government Code to include disabled veterans among those considered economically disadvantaged persons in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.  The bill also requires the comptroller of public accounts to provide goals for increasing contract awards to qualifying disabled veteran-owned businesses.