Enrolled Bill Summary

House Bill 535	House Author:  Davis, Yvonne et al.
Effective:  Vetoed	Senate Sponsor:  Zaffirini et al.

            House Bill 535 amends the Government Code provision requiring the comptroller of public accounts and all state agencies purchasing goods to give preference to goods produced or grown in Texas or offered by Texas bidders to include in that preference goods manufactured in Texas and to require the comptroller and all state agencies purchasing goods not only to give preference to but also promote the purchase of goods manufactured, produced, or grown in Texas or offered by Texas bidders.

 

            Reason Given for Veto:  "House Bill 535 requires state agencies, when purchasing goods, to give preference to goods 'manufactured' in Texas.  Current law already requires state agencies to give preference to goods produced and grown in Texas.  While I support and encourage our agencies to buy goods from Texas businesses, this bill simply does not change current law."