Enrolled Bill Summary

Senate Bill 1669 amends the Local Government Code to require a county purchasing agent to complete not less than 25 hours in courses relating to the duties of the county purchasing agent during each two-year term. The courses must be accredited by a nationally recognized university or college or recognized by a national purchasing association, such as the National Association of Purchasing Management, or related courses offered by state agencies. Senate Bill 1669 increases from $15,000 to $25,000 the maximum amount a county may spend under a contract without being subject to competitive bidding requirements and prescribes a method for extending the date on which a county opens the bids.