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House Bill 3648 |
House Author: Harper-Brown |
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Effective: 6-14-13 |
Senate Sponsor: Paxton |
House Bill 3648 amends the Government Code to revise provisions relating to the award and performance of certain state contracts in the State Purchasing and General Services Act. The bill requires a performance contract for goods or services to substantially comply with the terms contained in the written solicitation for the contract and the terms considered in awarding the contract. The bill requires a state agency to hold a meeting to consider any material changes to the contract and revises the circumstances under which a nonresident bidder may be awarded a contract.
House Bill 3648 amends the Transportation Code to set out the circumstances under which the Texas Department of Transportation is required to give preference to certain private sector providers when awarding contracts, among other requirements.