By Black                                              H.B. No. 2123
       74R7171 JRD-D
                                 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
    1-1                                AN ACT
    1-2  relating to the adoption of a nonsubstantive revision of statutes
    1-3  relating to state purchasing and general services, including
    1-4  conforming amendments, repeals, and penalties.
    1-5        BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
    1-6        SECTION 1.  ADOPTION OF SUBTITLE D, TITLE 10, GOVERNMENT
    1-7  CODE.  Title 10, Government Code, is amended by adding Subtitle D
    1-8  to read as follows:
    1-9          SUBTITLE D.  STATE PURCHASING AND GENERAL SERVICES
   1-10  CHAPTER 2151.  GENERAL PROVISIONS
   1-11  CHAPTER 2152.  GENERAL SERVICES COMMISSION
   1-12              (Chapters 2153-2154 reserved for expansion)
   1-13  CHAPTER 2155.  PURCHASING:  GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURES
   1-14  CHAPTER 2156.  PURCHASING METHODS
   1-15  CHAPTER 2157.  PURCHASING:  PURCHASE OF AUTOMATED
   1-16                   INFORMATION SYSTEMS
   1-17  CHAPTER 2158.  PURCHASING:  MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS FOR
   1-18                   PURCHASE OF CERTAIN GOODS AND SERVICES
   1-19              (Chapters 2159-2160 reserved for expansion)
   1-20  CHAPTER 2161.  HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES
   1-21  CHAPTER 2162.  STATE COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVE GOVERNMENT
   1-22              (Chapters 2163-2164 reserved for expansion)
   1-23  CHAPTER 2165.  STATE BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND PROPERTY
   1-24  CHAPTER 2166.  BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND ACQUISITION
    2-1  CHAPTER 2167.  LEASE OF SPACE FOR STATE AGENCIES
    2-2              (Chapters 2168-2169 reserved for expansion)
    2-3  CHAPTER 2170.  TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
    2-4  CHAPTER 2171.  TRAVEL AND VEHICLE FLEET SERVICES
    2-5  CHAPTER 2172.  MISCELLANEOUS GENERAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY
    2-6                   COMMISSION
    2-7              (Chapters 2173-2174 reserved for expansion)
    2-8  CHAPTER 2175.  SURPLUS AND SALVAGE PROPERTY
    2-9  CHAPTER 2176.  MAIL
   2-10          SUBTITLE D.  STATE PURCHASING AND GENERAL SERVICES
   2-11                  CHAPTER 2151.  GENERAL PROVISIONS
   2-12  Sec. 2151.001.  SHORT TITLE
   2-13  Sec. 2151.002.  DEFINITIONS
   2-14  Sec. 2151.003.  REFERENCE
   2-15                   CHAPTER 2151.  GENERAL PROVISIONS
   2-16        Sec. 2151.001.  SHORT TITLE.  This subtitle may be cited as
   2-17  the State Purchasing and General Services Act.  (V.A.C.S.
   2-18  Art. 601b, Sec. 1.01.)
   2-19        Sec. 2151.002.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subtitle:
   2-20              (1)  "Commission" means the General Services
   2-21  Commission.
   2-22              (2)  "State agency" means:
   2-23                    (A)  a department, commission, board, office, or
   2-24  other agency in the executive branch of state government created by
   2-25  the state constitution or a state statute, except the Texas
   2-26  High-Speed Rail Authority;
   2-27                    (B)  the supreme court, the court of criminal
    3-1  appeals, a court of appeals, or the Texas Judicial Council; or
    3-2                    (C)  a university system or an institution of
    3-3  higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code,
    3-4  except a public junior college.  (V.A.C.S.  Art. 601b, Secs.
    3-5  1.02(1), (2).)
    3-6        Sec. 2151.003.  REFERENCE.  A statutory reference to the
    3-7  State Board of Control or the State Purchasing and General Services
    3-8  Commission means the General Services Commission.  (V.A.C.S.
    3-9  Art. 601b, Sec. 11.01(b).)
   3-10              CHAPTER 2152.  GENERAL SERVICES COMMISSION
   3-11                  SUBCHAPTER A.  GENERAL PROVISIONS
   3-12  Sec. 2152.001.  COMMISSION
   3-13  Sec. 2152.002.  SUNSET PROVISION
   3-14         (Sections 2152.003-2152.050 reserved for expansion)
   3-15               SUBCHAPTER B.  ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
   3-16  Sec. 2152.051.  COMPOSITION OF COMMISSION
   3-17  Sec. 2152.052.  APPOINTMENTS
   3-18  Sec. 2152.053.  ELIGIBILITY
   3-19  Sec. 2152.054.  CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
   3-20  Sec. 2152.055.  INFORMATION ABOUT QUALIFICATIONS
   3-21                    AND STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
   3-22  Sec. 2152.056.  REMOVAL OF COMMISSION MEMBER
   3-23  Sec. 2152.057.  TERMS
   3-24  Sec. 2152.058.  PRESIDING OFFICER; MEETINGS
   3-25  Sec. 2152.059.  REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES
   3-26  Sec. 2152.060.  PUBLIC INTEREST INFORMATION AND COMPLAINTS
   3-27  Sec. 2152.061.  PUBLIC ACCESS
    4-1  Sec. 2152.062.  ACTIVITY AND EFFICIENCY REPORT
    4-2  Sec. 2152.063.  FISCAL REPORT
    4-3  Sec. 2152.064.  REPORTS ON NONRESIDENT BIDDERS
    4-4         (Sections 2152.065-2152.100 reserved for expansion)
    4-5                       SUBCHAPTER C.  PERSONNEL
    4-6  Sec. 2152.101.  EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
    4-7  Sec. 2152.102.  BOND OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
    4-8  Sec. 2152.103.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF
    4-9                    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
   4-10  Sec. 2152.104.  ASSOCIATE DEPUTY DIRECTORS; DIVISIONS; DIVISION
   4-11                    DIRECTORS
   4-12  Sec. 2152.105.  RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMMISSION AND
   4-13                    COMMISSION STAFF
   4-14  Sec. 2152.106.  PROHIBITION OF GRANT OF AUTHORITY BY POWER
   4-15                    OF ATTORNEY
   4-16  Sec. 2152.107.  MERIT PAY
   4-17  Sec. 2152.108.  CAREER LADDER
   4-18  Sec. 2152.109.  EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
   4-19              CHAPTER 2152.  GENERAL SERVICES COMMISSION
   4-20                   SUBCHAPTER A.  GENERAL PROVISIONS
   4-21        Sec. 2152.001.  COMMISSION.  The General Services Commission
   4-22  is an agency of the state.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 2.01.)
   4-23        Sec. 2152.002.  SUNSET PROVISION.  The General Services
   4-24  Commission is subject to Chapter 325 (Texas Sunset Act).  Unless
   4-25  continued in existence as provided by that chapter, the commission
   4-26  is abolished and this subtitle expires September 1, 2001.
   4-27  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 2.07.)
    5-1          (Sections 2152.003-2152.050 reserved for expansion)
    5-2               SUBCHAPTER B.  ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
    5-3        Sec. 2152.051.  COMPOSITION OF COMMISSION.  The commission is
    5-4  composed of six representatives of the public appointed by the
    5-5  governor with the advice and consent of the senate.  (V.A.C.S.
    5-6  Art. 601b, Sec. 2.02 (part).)
    5-7        Sec. 2152.052.  APPOINTMENTS.  (a)  Appointments to the
    5-8  commission shall be made without regard to the race, color,
    5-9  disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the
   5-10  appointees.
   5-11        (b)  In making appointments under this section, the governor
   5-12  shall attempt to appoint women and members of different minority
   5-13  groups, including African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native
   5-14  Americans, and Asian Americans.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 2.02
   5-15  (part).)
   5-16        Sec. 2152.053.  ELIGIBILITY.  An individual is not eligible
   5-17  for appointment to the commission if the individual or the
   5-18  individual's spouse:
   5-19              (1)  is employed by or participates in the management
   5-20  of a business entity or other organization that contracts with the
   5-21  commission;
   5-22              (2)  owns or controls, directly or indirectly, more
   5-23  than a 10 percent interest in a business entity or other
   5-24  organization that contracts with the state; or
   5-25              (3)  uses or receives a substantial amount of tangible
   5-26  goods, services, or money from the commission, other than
   5-27  compensation or reimbursement authorized by law for commission
    6-1  membership, attendance, or expenses.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.
    6-2  2.02 (part).)
    6-3        Sec. 2152.054.  CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.  (a)  An individual
    6-4  may not serve as a member of the commission or act as the general
    6-5  counsel to the commission if the individual is required to register
    6-6  as a lobbyist under Chapter 305 because of the individual's
    6-7  activities for compensation on behalf of a profession related to
    6-8  the operation of the commission or a business entity that contracts
    6-9  with the state.
   6-10        (b)  An officer, employee, or paid consultant of a Texas
   6-11  trade association of business entities that contracts with the
   6-12  state may not:
   6-13              (1)  serve as a commission member; or
   6-14              (2)  be employed as a commission employee who is exempt
   6-15  from the state's position classification plan or is compensated at
   6-16  or above the amount prescribed by the General Appropriations Act
   6-17  for step 1, salary group 17, of the position classification salary
   6-18  schedule.
   6-19        (c)  An individual who is the spouse of an officer, manager,
   6-20  or paid consultant of a Texas trade association of business
   6-21  entities that contracts with the state may not:
   6-22              (1)  serve as a commission member; or
   6-23              (2)  be employed as a commission employee who is exempt
   6-24  from the state's position classification plan or is compensated at
   6-25  or above the amount prescribed by the General Appropriations Act
   6-26  for step 1, salary group 17, of the position classification salary
   6-27  schedule.
    7-1        (d)  For purposes of this section, a trade association is a
    7-2  nonprofit, cooperative, and voluntarily joined association of
    7-3  business or professional competitors designed to assist its members
    7-4  and its industry or profession in dealing with mutual business or
    7-5  professional problems and in promoting their common interest.
    7-6  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 2.061.)
    7-7        Sec. 2152.055.  INFORMATION ABOUT QUALIFICATIONS AND
    7-8  STANDARDS OF CONDUCT.  The commission shall provide its members and
    7-9  employees, as often as necessary, information regarding their:
   7-10              (1)  qualifications for office or employment under this
   7-11  subtitle; and
   7-12              (2)  responsibilities under applicable laws relating to
   7-13  standards of conduct for state officers or employees.  (V.A.C.S.
   7-14  Art. 601b, Sec. 2.06(e).)
   7-15        Sec. 2152.056.  REMOVAL OF COMMISSION MEMBER.  (a)  It is a
   7-16  ground for removal from the commission that a member:
   7-17              (1)  violates a prohibition established by Section
   7-18  2152.054;
   7-19              (2)  cannot discharge because of illness or disability
   7-20  the member's duties for a substantial part of the term for which
   7-21  the member is appointed; or
   7-22              (3)  is absent from more than half of the regularly
   7-23  scheduled commission meetings that the member is eligible to attend
   7-24  during a calendar year unless the absence is excused by majority
   7-25  vote of the commission.
   7-26        (b)  The validity of an action of the commission is not
   7-27  affected by the fact that it is taken when a ground for removal of
    8-1  a commission member exists.
    8-2        (c)  If the executive director has knowledge that a potential
    8-3  ground for removal exists, the executive director shall notify the
    8-4  presiding officer of the commission.  The presiding officer shall
    8-5  then notify the governor that a potential ground for removal
    8-6  exists.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 2.051.)
    8-7        Sec. 2152.057.  TERMS.  Commission members serve staggered
    8-8  six-year terms with two members' terms expiring January 31 of each
    8-9  odd-numbered year.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 2.03.)
   8-10        Sec. 2152.058.  PRESIDING OFFICER; MEETINGS.  (a)  The
   8-11  governor annually shall appoint a presiding officer from among the
   8-12  commission members.
   8-13        (b)  The commission shall meet at least once each month.  The
   8-14  commission may meet at other times at the call of the presiding
   8-15  officer or as provided by the commission's rules.
   8-16        (c)  Four members of the commission constitute a quorum.
   8-17  (V.A.C.S.  Art. 601b, Secs. 2.04(a)-(c).)
   8-18        Sec. 2152.059.  REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES.  A commission
   8-19  member is not entitled to compensation but is entitled to
   8-20  reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in
   8-21  performing functions as a commission member.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b,
   8-22  Sec. 2.05.)
   8-23        Sec. 2152.060.  PUBLIC INTEREST INFORMATION AND COMPLAINTS.
   8-24  (a)  The commission shall prepare information of public interest
   8-25  describing the commission's functions and the procedures by which
   8-26  complaints are filed with and resolved by the commission.  The
   8-27  commission by rule shall establish methods by which consumers,
    9-1  service recipients, and persons contracting with the state under
    9-2  this subtitle are notified of the commission's name, mailing
    9-3  address, and telephone number for directing complaints to the
    9-4  commission.  The commission shall make the information available to
    9-5  the public and appropriate state agencies.
    9-6        (b)  The commission shall keep an information file about each
    9-7  complaint filed with the commission that the commission has
    9-8  authority to resolve.
    9-9        (c)  If a written complaint is filed with the commission that
   9-10  the commission has authority to resolve, the commission, at least
   9-11  quarterly and until final disposition of the complaint, shall
   9-12  notify the parties to the complaint of the complaint's status
   9-13  unless the notice would jeopardize an undercover investigation.
   9-14  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs. 2.10(a), (b).)
   9-15        Sec. 2152.061.  PUBLIC ACCESS.  (a)  The commission shall
   9-16  prepare and maintain a written plan that describes how an
   9-17  individual who does not speak English can be provided reasonable
   9-18  access to the commission's programs.
   9-19        (b)  The commission shall develop and implement policies that
   9-20  provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to appear before
   9-21  the commission and to speak on any issue under the commission's
   9-22  jurisdiction.
   9-23        (c)  The commission shall comply with federal and state laws
   9-24  for program and facility accessibility.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs.
   9-25  2.04(d), 2.10(c).)
   9-26        Sec. 2152.062.  ACTIVITY AND EFFICIENCY REPORT.  Not later
   9-27  than the 30th day after the date on which the regular session of
   10-1  the legislature begins, the commission shall report to the
   10-2  legislature concerning the commission's activities during the
   10-3  preceding legislative interim.  The commission shall recommend
   10-4  amendments to law that would result in increased efficiency,
   10-5  economy, or productivity in the areas monitored by the commission.
   10-6  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 2.08(a).)
   10-7        Sec. 2152.063.  FISCAL REPORT.  (a)  The commission shall
   10-8  file annually with the governor and the presiding officer of each
   10-9  house of the legislature a complete and detailed written report
  10-10  accounting for all money received and disbursed by the commission
  10-11  during the preceding fiscal year.
  10-12        (b)  The annual report must comply with form and time
  10-13  requirements provided by the General Appropriations Act.  (V.A.C.S.
  10-14  Art. 601b, Sec. 2.08(b).)
  10-15        Sec. 2152.064.  REPORTS ON NONRESIDENT BIDDERS.  (a)  In this
  10-16  section, "nonresident bidder" means a bidder who does not maintain
  10-17  a permanently staffed full-time office in this state.
  10-18        (b)  During January and July of each year, a state agency
  10-19  shall file with the presiding officer of each house of the
  10-20  legislature and the presiding officers of the house appropriations
  10-21  committee and the senate finance committee a report that identifies
  10-22  each nonresident bidder to whom the agency awarded a contract that
  10-23  has a value of $25,000 or more for the purchase of supplies,
  10-24  materials, services, or equipment during the six calendar months
  10-25  preceding the month in which the report is filed, if the agency
  10-26  awarded such a contract during the reporting period.
  10-27        (c)  A contractor to whom a state agency has awarded a
   11-1  contract shall report to the agency the identity of each
   11-2  nonresident bidder to whom the contractor has awarded a subcontract
   11-3  that has a value of $25,000 or more, under the state contract, for
   11-4  the purchase of supplies, materials, services, or equipment.  The
   11-5  state agency shall report that information in the manner prescribed
   11-6  by Subsection (b) for contracts awarded by the agency.  (V.A.C.S.
   11-7  Art. 601b, Sec.  2.081.)
   11-8          (Sections 2152.065-2152.100 reserved for expansion)
   11-9                       SUBCHAPTER C.  PERSONNEL
  11-10        Sec. 2152.101.  EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.  (a)  The commission
  11-11  shall employ an executive director who has demonstrated executive
  11-12  and organizational ability.
  11-13        (b)  The executive director serves at the commission's
  11-14  pleasure.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 2.06(a) (part).)
  11-15        Sec. 2152.102.  BOND OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.  (a)  The
  11-16  executive director shall execute a bond payable to the state in an
  11-17  amount the commission considers necessary.  The bond must be:
  11-18              (1)  approved by the commission; and
  11-19              (2)  conditioned on the faithful performance of the
  11-20  executive director's duties.
  11-21        (b)  Premiums for the bond are payable from appropriations
  11-22  for the commission.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 2.06(a) (part).)
  11-23        Sec. 2152.103.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF EXECUTIVE
  11-24  DIRECTOR.  (a)  The executive director shall manage the
  11-25  commission's affairs under the commission's direction.
  11-26        (b)  The commission's directions to the executive director
  11-27  shall be:
   12-1              (1)  made only at an open meeting of the commission;
   12-2  and
   12-3              (2)  included in the commission's minutes for the
   12-4  meeting.
   12-5        (c)  The executive director may employ staff necessary to
   12-6  administer the commission's functions.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs.
   12-7  2.06(b) (part), (d).)
   12-8        Sec. 2152.104.  ASSOCIATE DEPUTY DIRECTORS; DIVISIONS;
   12-9  DIVISION DIRECTORS.  (a)  The commission shall have three associate
  12-10  deputy directors with:
  12-11              (1)  one employed by the commission to serve at the
  12-12  pleasure of the commission to administer the surplus and salvage
  12-13  property division as provided by Subsection (b);
  12-14              (2)  one employed by the executive director to
  12-15  administer the travel division and other divisions assigned to the
  12-16  person by the executive director; and
  12-17              (3)  one employed by the executive director to
  12-18  administer the remaining divisions assigned to the person by the
  12-19  executive director.
  12-20        (b)  The commission shall direct the associate deputy
  12-21  director's management of the surplus and salvage property division.
  12-22  The associate deputy director shall report directly to the
  12-23  commission.  Commission direction of the associate deputy
  12-24  director's management of the surplus and salvage property division
  12-25  shall occur only at an open meeting of the commission and shall be
  12-26  made a part of the minutes of the meeting.
  12-27        (c)  Instead of employing an associate deputy director under
   13-1  Subsection (a)(1), the commission may assign directly to the
   13-2  executive director the duty to administer, under the commission's
   13-3  direction, the surplus and salvage property division.
   13-4        (d)  Each division shall be managed by a division director
   13-5  who shall report to the associate deputy director who administers
   13-6  the division, except as provided by Subsection (b).
   13-7        (e)  In accordance with this subchapter, the executive
   13-8  director shall appoint a director of facilities construction and
   13-9  space management, who shall:
  13-10              (1)  be a registered architect or registered
  13-11  professional engineer; and
  13-12              (2)  have proven administrative ability and experience
  13-13  in the fields of building design and construction.  (V.A.C.S.
  13-14  Art. 601b, Secs. 2.06(c), 2.09(a), (b), (c) (part), 5.15(b).)
  13-15        Sec. 2152.105.  RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMMISSION AND COMMISSION
  13-16  STAFF.  The commission shall develop and implement policies that
  13-17  clearly define the responsibilities of the commission and the
  13-18  commission's staff.  (V.A.C.S.  Art. 601b, Sec. 2.06(f).)
  13-19        Sec. 2152.106.  PROHIBITION OF GRANT OF AUTHORITY BY POWER OF
  13-20  ATTORNEY.  A commission member may not by power of attorney grant
  13-21  authority to the executive director or another commission employee.
  13-22  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.  2.06(b) (part).)
  13-23        Sec. 2152.107.  MERIT PAY.  (a)  The executive director or
  13-24  the executive director's designated representative shall develop a
  13-25  system of annual performance evaluations.
  13-26        (b)  Merit pay for commission employees must be based on the
  13-27  system established under this section.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.
   14-1  2.06(h).)
   14-2        Sec. 2152.108.  CAREER LADDER.  The executive director or the
   14-3  executive director's designated representative shall develop an
   14-4  intra-agency career ladder program.  The program must require
   14-5  intra-agency posting of all non-entry-level positions concurrently
   14-6  with any public posting.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 2.06(g).)
   14-7        Sec. 2152.109.  EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY.  (a)
   14-8  The executive director or the executive director's designated
   14-9  representative shall prepare and maintain a written policy
  14-10  statement to assure implementation of a program of equal employment
  14-11  opportunity under which all personnel transactions are made without
  14-12  regard to race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national
  14-13  origin.  The policy statement must include:
  14-14              (1)  personnel policies, including policies relating to
  14-15  recruitment, evaluation, selection, appointment, training, and
  14-16  promotion of personnel, that comply with Chapter 21, Labor Code;
  14-17              (2)  a comprehensive analysis of the commission's
  14-18  workforce that meets federal and state guidelines;
  14-19              (3)  procedures by which a determination can be made of
  14-20  significant underuse in the commission's workforce of all
  14-21  individuals for whom federal or state guidelines encourage a more
  14-22  equitable balance; and
  14-23              (4)  reasonable methods to appropriately address areas
  14-24  of significant underuse.
  14-25        (b)  A policy statement prepared under Subsection (a) must:
  14-26              (1)  cover an annual period;
  14-27              (2)  be updated at least annually;
   15-1              (3)  be reviewed annually by the Commission on Human
   15-2  Rights for compliance with Subsection (a)(1); and
   15-3              (4)  be filed with the governor's office.
   15-4        (c)  The governor's office shall deliver a biennial report to
   15-5  the legislature based on the information received under Subsection
   15-6  (b).  The report may be made separately or as a part of other
   15-7  biennial reports made to the legislature.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b,
   15-8  Secs. 2.06(i), (j), (k).)
   15-9              (Chapters 2153-2154 reserved for expansion)
  15-10       CHAPTER 2155.  PURCHASING:  GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURES
  15-11                   SUBCHAPTER A.  GENERAL PROVISIONS
  15-12  Sec. 2155.001.  DEFINITIONS
  15-13  Sec. 2155.002.  COMMISSION FOCUS ON LARGE EXPENDITURES
  15-14  Sec. 2155.003.  CONFLICT OF INTEREST
  15-15  Sec. 2155.004.  CERTAIN BIDS AND CONTRACTS PROHIBITED
  15-16  Sec. 2155.005.  COMPLIANCE WITH ANTITRUST LAWS
  15-17          (Sections 2155.006-2155.060 reserved for expansion)
  15-18      SUBCHAPTER B.  GENERAL PURCHASING REQUIREMENTS, PROCEDURES,
  15-19                             AND PROGRAMS
  15-20  Sec. 2155.061.  COMMISSION PURCHASING SYSTEM
  15-21  Sec. 2155.062.  PURCHASE METHODS
  15-22  Sec. 2155.063.  COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENT
  15-23  Sec. 2155.064.  SCHEDULE AND BULK PURCHASING
  15-24  Sec. 2155.065.  CONTRACTS WITH DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL
  15-25                    JUSTICE
  15-26  Sec. 2155.066.  REVIEW OF SPECIFICATIONS
  15-27  Sec. 2155.067.  PROPRIETARY PURCHASES
   16-1  Sec. 2155.068.  UNIFORM STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS
   16-2  Sec. 2155.069.  TESTING AND INSPECTION
   16-3  Sec. 2155.070.  FAILURE TO MEET SPECIFICATIONS
   16-4  Sec. 2155.071.  STATISTICAL INFORMATION ON CONSUMPTION AND
   16-5                    USE
   16-6  Sec. 2155.072.  STATEWIDE OR REGIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS;
   16-7                    COMMISSION STUDIES
   16-8  Sec. 2155.073.  PARTICIPATION BY SMALL BUSINESSES IN STATE
   16-9                    PURCHASING
  16-10          (Sections 2155.074-2155.130 reserved for expansion)
  16-11    SUBCHAPTER C.  DELEGATIONS OF AND EXCLUSIONS FROM COMMISSION'S
  16-12              PURCHASING AUTHORITY AND CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS
  16-13                       FROM COMPETITIVE BIDDING
  16-14  Sec. 2155.131.  DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO STATE AGENCIES
  16-15  Sec. 2155.132.  PURCHASES LESS THAN SPECIFIED MONETARY
  16-16                    AMOUNT
  16-17  Sec. 2155.133.  DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO INSTITUTION OF
  16-18                    HIGHER EDUCATION
  16-19  Sec. 2155.134.  GROUP PURCHASING PROGRAMS
  16-20  Sec. 2155.135.  PURCHASES FROM HIGHER EDUCATION RESEARCH
  16-21                    FUNDS
  16-22  Sec. 2155.136.  PURCHASE OF CERTAIN MEDICAL EQUIPMENT BY
  16-23                    MEDICAL OR DENTAL UNIT
  16-24  Sec. 2155.137.  EMERGENCY PURCHASES
  16-25  Sec. 2155.138.  EXEMPTION OF GOODS OR SERVICES OF BLIND OR
  16-26                    VISUALLY IMPAIRED PERSONS
  16-27  Sec. 2155.139.  EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN LIBRARIES AND HEALTH
   17-1                    FACILITIES
   17-2  Sec. 2155.140.  PURCHASE FROM GIFT OR GRANT NOT WITHIN
   17-3                    COMMISSION'S PURCHASING AUTHORITY
   17-4  Sec. 2155.141.  CERTAIN OTHER PURCHASES NOT WITHIN COMMISSION
   17-5                    PURCHASING AUTHORITY
   17-6  Sec. 2155.142.  PURCHASES BY VETERANS LAND BOARD
   17-7  Sec. 2155.143.  PURCHASE OF CARE AND TREATMENT SERVICES BY
   17-8                    TEXAS YOUTH COMMISSION
   17-9          (Sections 2155.144-2155.200 reserved for expansion)
  17-10      SUBCHAPTER D.  EXTENSION OF COMMISSION PURCHASING SERVICES
  17-11                           TO OTHER ENTITIES
  17-12  Sec. 2155.201.  PURCHASE OF MOTOR VEHICLES FOR SCHOOL
  17-13                    DISTRICTS
  17-14  Sec. 2155.202.  MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION COMMUNITY
  17-15                    CENTERS; ASSISTANCE ORGANIZATIONS
  17-16  Sec. 2155.203.  PURCHASES BY LEGISLATURE AND LEGISLATIVE
  17-17                    AGENCIES
  17-18  Sec. 2155.204.  LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING PROGRAM
  17-19          (Sections 2155.205-2155.260 reserved for expansion)
  17-20                  SUBCHAPTER E.  MASTER BIDDERS LIST
  17-21  Sec. 2155.261.  APPLICABILITY
  17-22  Sec. 2155.262.  UNIFORM REGISTRATION FORM
  17-23  Sec. 2155.263.  COMMISSION TO MAINTAIN MASTER BIDDERS LIST
  17-24  Sec. 2155.264.  AGENCY SOLICITATION OF BIDS OR PROPOSALS FOR
  17-25                    ACQUISITION OVER $15,000
  17-26  Sec. 2155.265.  ACCESS TO MASTER BIDDERS LIST
  17-27  Sec. 2155.266.  REGISTRATION AND RENEWAL FEE
   18-1  Sec. 2155.267.  COMMISSION RULES AND PROCEDURES REGARDING
   18-2                    MASTER BIDDERS LIST
   18-3  Sec. 2155.268.  USE OF STATE AGENCY BIDDERS LIST
   18-4  Sec. 2155.269.  WAIVER
   18-5  Sec. 2155.270.  AGENCY ASSISTANCE WITH BIDDERS LIST ISSUES
   18-6          (Sections 2155.271-2155.320 reserved for expansion)
   18-7              SUBCHAPTER F.  INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION
   18-8                     OF GOODS OR SERVICES; AUDITS
   18-9  Sec. 2155.321.  DEFINITIONS
  18-10  Sec. 2155.322.  INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION
  18-11  Sec. 2155.323.  COMPTROLLER AUDIT; TRANSMISSION OF PURCHASE
  18-12                    INFORMATION TO COMMISSION
  18-13  Sec. 2155.324.  COMMISSION AUDIT
  18-14  Sec. 2155.325.  COMMISSION AUDIT AFTER ISSUANCE OF WARRANT
  18-15  Sec. 2155.326.  UPDATE OF COMMISSION FILES AND RECORDS
  18-16  Sec. 2155.327.  INTERAGENCY PURCHASES AND TRANSACTIONS
  18-17          (Sections 2155.328-2155.380 reserved for expansion)
  18-18                   SUBCHAPTER G.  PAYMENT PROVISIONS
  18-19  Sec. 2155.381.  INVOICE
  18-20  Sec. 2155.382.  PAYMENT BY WARRANT
  18-21  Sec. 2155.383.  ADVANCE PAYMENTS TO STATE OR FEDERAL AGENCY
  18-22  Sec. 2155.384.  AUTHORITY TO PAY CHARGES
  18-23  Sec. 2155.385.  CREDIT CARDS
  18-24  Sec. 2155.386.  PREPAYMENT FOR LIBRARY MATERIALS BY
  18-25                    INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION
  18-26  Sec. 2155.387.  PAYMENT FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
  18-27                    DELIVERED BY VEHICLE EXCEEDING WEIGHT
   19-1                    LIMITS
   19-2          (Sections 2155.388-2155.440 reserved for expansion)
   19-3                 SUBCHAPTER H.  PURCHASING PREFERENCES
   19-4  Sec. 2155.441.  PREFERENCE FOR PRODUCTS OF PERSONS WITH MENTAL
   19-5                    RETARDATION OR PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
   19-6  Sec. 2155.442.  PREFERENCE FOR ENERGY EFFICIENT PRODUCTS
   19-7  Sec. 2155.443.  PREFERENCE FOR RUBBERIZED ASPHALT PAVING
   19-8  Sec. 2155.444.  PREFERENCE TO TEXAS AND UNITED STATES
   19-9                    PRODUCTS
  19-10  Sec. 2155.445.  PREFERENCE FOR RECYCLED PRODUCTS
  19-11  Sec. 2155.446.  PURCHASE AND USE OF PAPER CONTAINING RECYCLED
  19-12                    FIBERS
  19-13  Sec. 2155.447.  PURCHASE OF RECYCLED OIL
  19-14  Sec. 2155.448.  EXPENDITURES FOR RECYCLED MATERIALS
  19-15       CHAPTER 2155.  PURCHASING:  GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURES
  19-16                   SUBCHAPTER A.  GENERAL PROVISIONS
  19-17        Sec. 2155.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter and Chapters
  19-18  2156, 2157, and 2158:
  19-19              (1)  "Goods" means supplies, materials, or equipment.
  19-20              (2)  "Service" means the furnishing of skilled or
  19-21  unskilled labor or professional work, but does not include a:
  19-22                    (A)  professional service subject to Subchapter
  19-23  A, Chapter 2254;
  19-24                    (B)  service of a state agency employee;
  19-25                    (C)  consulting service or service of a private
  19-26  consultant as defined by Subchapter B, Chapter 2254; or
  19-27                    (D)  service of a public utility.  (V.A.C.S.
   20-1  Art. 601b, Sec. 3.01(c); New.)
   20-2        Sec. 2155.002.  COMMISSION FOCUS ON LARGE EXPENDITURES.  To
   20-3  the extent possible, the commission shall focus its efforts under
   20-4  this chapter and Chapters 2156-2158 on purchases and contracts that
   20-5  involve relatively large amounts of money.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b,
   20-6  Sec. 3.012.)
   20-7        Sec. 2155.003.  CONFLICT OF INTEREST.  (a)  A commission
   20-8  member, employee, or appointee may not:
   20-9              (1)  have an interest in, or in any manner be connected
  20-10  with, a contract or bid for a purchase of goods or services by an
  20-11  agency of the state; or
  20-12              (2)  in any manner, including by rebate or gift, accept
  20-13  or receive from a person to whom a contract may be awarded,
  20-14  directly or indirectly, anything of value or a promise, obligation,
  20-15  or contract for future reward or compensation.
  20-16        (b)  A commission member, employee, or appointee who violates
  20-17  Subsection (a)(2) is subject to dismissal.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b,
  20-18  Sec. 3.19.)
  20-19        Sec. 2155.004.  CERTAIN BIDS AND CONTRACTS PROHIBITED.  (a)
  20-20  A state agency may not accept a bid or award a contract that
  20-21  includes proposed financial participation by a person who received
  20-22  compensation from the agency to participate in preparing the
  20-23  specifications or request for proposals on which the bid or
  20-24  contract is based.
  20-25        (b)  This section does not prohibit a bidder or contract
  20-26  participant from providing free technical assistance to a state
  20-27  agency.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.102.)
   21-1        Sec. 2155.005.  COMPLIANCE WITH ANTITRUST LAWS.  (a)  A
   21-2  bidder offering to sell goods or services to the state shall
   21-3  certify on each bid submitted that neither the bidder, nor the
   21-4  person represented by the bidder, nor any person acting for the
   21-5  represented person has:
   21-6              (1)  violated the antitrust laws codified by Chapter
   21-7  15, Business & Commerce Code, or the federal antitrust laws; or
   21-8              (2)  directly or indirectly communicated the bid to a
   21-9  competitor or other person engaged in the same line of business.
  21-10        (b)  The attorney general shall prepare the certification
  21-11  statement.  The statement shall be made a part of the bid form.
  21-12  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.13.)
  21-13          (Sections 2155.006-2155.060 reserved for expansion)
  21-14      SUBCHAPTER B.  GENERAL PURCHASING REQUIREMENTS, PROCEDURES,
  21-15                             AND PROGRAMS
  21-16        Sec. 2155.061.  COMMISSION PURCHASING SYSTEM.  (a)  The
  21-17  commission shall acquire by purchase, lease, rental, or another
  21-18  manner all goods and services for a state agency, including a
  21-19  purchase that does not require a competitive bid or a spot
  21-20  purchase.
  21-21        (b)  The commission shall operate an effective and economical
  21-22  system for purchasing goods and services.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b,
  21-23  Secs. 3.01(a) (part), (b).)
  21-24        Sec. 2155.062.  PURCHASE METHODS.  (a)  In purchasing goods
  21-25  and services the commission may use, but is not limited to, the:
  21-26              (1)  contract purchase procedure;
  21-27              (2)  multiple award contract procedure; or
   22-1              (3)  open market purchase procedure.
   22-2        (b)  Chapter 2156 provides additional information on purchase
   22-3  methods.
   22-4        (c)  Chapter 2157 provides additional information on purchase
   22-5  of automated information systems.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.
   22-6  3.10(a) (part); New.)
   22-7        Sec. 2155.063.  COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENT.  Except as
   22-8  otherwise provided by this subtitle, a purchase of or contract for
   22-9  goods or services shall, whenever possible, be accomplished through
  22-10  competitive bidding.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.10(a) (part).)
  22-11        Sec. 2155.064.  SCHEDULE AND BULK PURCHASING.  The commission
  22-12  may combine orders in a system of schedule purchasing and shall
  22-13  attempt to benefit from bulk purchasing.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.
  22-14  3.10(a) (part).)
  22-15        Sec. 2155.065.  CONTRACTS WITH DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL
  22-16  JUSTICE.  The commission is authorized to make contracts with the
  22-17  Texas Department of Criminal Justice for the purchase of goods and
  22-18  services for use by another state agency.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b,
  22-19  Sec. 3.23.)
  22-20        Sec. 2155.066.  REVIEW OF SPECIFICATIONS.  The commission
  22-21  shall review the specifications and purchase conditions of goods or
  22-22  services considered for purchase.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.
  22-23  3.09(a).)
  22-24        Sec. 2155.067.  PROPRIETARY PURCHASES.  (a)  If, after review
  22-25  under Section 2155.066, the commission finds that specifications
  22-26  and conditions of a purchase request describe a product that is
  22-27  proprietary to one vendor and do not permit an equivalent product
   23-1  to be supplied, the commission shall require the requesting state
   23-2  agency to justify in writing the specifications or conditions.
   23-3        (b)  The agency head or the presiding officer of the agency's
   23-4  governing body must sign the written justification.  For an
   23-5  institution of higher education, the individual designated by the
   23-6  president or governing body as purchasing officer for the
   23-7  institution may sign the written justification.
   23-8        (c)  The written justification must:
   23-9              (1)  explain the need for the specifications;
  23-10              (2)  state the reason competing products are not
  23-11  satisfactory; and
  23-12              (3)  provide other information requested by the
  23-13  commission.
  23-14        (d)  If the commission requires a resubmission with written
  23-15  justification, the commission shall notify the requesting state
  23-16  agency of the requirement not later than the 10th day after the
  23-17  date of receiving the purchase request.
  23-18        (e)  If the commission, after considering all factors, takes
  23-19  exception to the justifications, the commission shall purchase the
  23-20  goods or services as requested and report the reasons for its
  23-21  exception to the:
  23-22              (1)  agency head or the presiding officer of the
  23-23  agency's governing body;
  23-24              (2)  state auditor;
  23-25              (3)  Legislative Budget Board; and
  23-26              (4)  governor.
  23-27        (f)  The commission shall issue an invitation to bid to
   24-1  vendors not later than the 20th day after the date of receiving the
   24-2  required written justification.
   24-3        (g)  The commission may not delay processing a purchase
   24-4  requisition by submitting the specifications and conditions to the
   24-5  state auditor's office for comment or recommendation before issuing
   24-6  the invitation to bid to vendors.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs.
   24-7  3.09(b), (c), (d), (e), (f).)
   24-8        Sec. 2155.068.  UNIFORM STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS.  (a)
   24-9  The commission may coordinate uniform standards and specifications
  24-10  for goods purchased by the commission.
  24-11        (b)  The commission shall enlist the cooperation of other
  24-12  state agencies in the establishment, maintenance, and revision of
  24-13  uniform standards and specifications and shall foster their use to
  24-14  accomplish continuously the most efficient purchase of goods.
  24-15        (c)  The commission shall review contracts and procedures to
  24-16  ensure that all services meet contract specifications.
  24-17        (d)  As part of the standards and specifications program, the
  24-18  commission shall review contracts for recycling waste produced at
  24-19  state buildings.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs. 3.17(a), (b).)
  24-20        Sec. 2155.069.  TESTING AND INSPECTION.  (a)  The commission
  24-21  shall test and inspect goods and services under a program to ensure
  24-22  compliance with specifications.
  24-23        (b)  The commission may contract for testing under this
  24-24  section.
  24-25        (c)  The commission shall provide for testing and inspection
  24-26  of all costly purchases and may adopt rules necessary to carry out
  24-27  this duty.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.17(c) (part).)
   25-1        Sec. 2155.070.  FAILURE TO MEET SPECIFICATIONS.  (a)  A state
   25-2  agency that determines that goods or services received do not meet
   25-3  specifications shall promptly notify the commission in writing of
   25-4  the reasons for the determination.  The commission shall
   25-5  immediately make its own determination of whether the goods and
   25-6  services meet specifications.
   25-7        (b)  The commission has the sole power to determine that
   25-8  goods and services meet or fail to meet specifications.
   25-9        (c)  On determining that contract specifications or
  25-10  conditions have not been met, the commission shall act against the
  25-11  defaulting contractor, with the assistance of the attorney general
  25-12  as necessary.
  25-13        (d)  If the commission receives repeated complaints against a
  25-14  vendor, the commission shall remove the vendor's name from the
  25-15  commission's bidders list for not longer than one year.  (V.A.C.S.
  25-16  Art. 601b, Sec. 3.17(c) (part).)
  25-17        Sec. 2155.071.  STATISTICAL INFORMATION ON CONSUMPTION AND
  25-18  USE.  (a)  The commission shall keep statistical information on the
  25-19  consumption and use of goods and services purchased for a state
  25-20  agency and on request shall provide the information to the agency.
  25-21        (b)  The commission shall cooperate with the state budget
  25-22  offices and the state auditor in preparing information on the
  25-23  consumption and use of goods and services.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b,
  25-24  Sec. 3.18.)
  25-25        Sec. 2155.072.  STATEWIDE OR REGIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS;
  25-26  COMMISSION STUDIES.  (a)  The commission annually shall select for
  25-27  study at least one service that is purchased by one or more state
   26-1  agencies.  The commission shall study a selected service to
   26-2  determine whether the state would benefit if the service were
   26-3  provided to appropriate state agencies under a regional or
   26-4  statewide contract.  The commission shall give priority to studying
   26-5  services for which the commission has delegated the purchasing
   26-6  function to many state agencies.
   26-7        (b)  The commission is not required to enter into a statewide
   26-8  or regional contract for the provision of a service to state
   26-9  agencies if more than five bidders are willing to provide the
  26-10  service to the state under a statewide or regional contract.
  26-11  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.181.)
  26-12        Sec. 2155.073.  PARTICIPATION BY SMALL BUSINESSES IN STATE
  26-13  PURCHASING.  The commission shall foster participation of small
  26-14  businesses in the purchasing activities of the state by:
  26-15              (1)  assisting state agencies in developing procedures
  26-16  to ensure the inclusion of small businesses on state agency master
  26-17  bid lists;
  26-18              (2)  informing small businesses of state purchasing
  26-19  opportunities;
  26-20              (3)  assisting small businesses in complying with the
  26-21  procedures for bidding on state contracts;
  26-22              (4)  working with state and federal agencies and with
  26-23  private organizations in disseminating information on state
  26-24  purchasing procedures and the opportunities for small businesses to
  26-25  participate in state contracts;
  26-26              (5)  assisting state agencies with the development of a
  26-27  comprehensive list of small businesses capable of providing goods
   27-1  or services to the state;
   27-2              (6)  making recommendations to state agencies to
   27-3  simplify contract specifications and terms to increase the
   27-4  opportunities for small business participation;
   27-5              (7)  working with state agencies to establish a
   27-6  statewide policy for increasing the use of small businesses;
   27-7              (8)  assisting state agencies in seeking small
   27-8  businesses capable of supplying goods and services that the
   27-9  agencies require;
  27-10              (9)  assisting state agencies in identifying and
  27-11  advising small businesses on the types of goods and services needed
  27-12  by the agencies; and
  27-13              (10)  assisting state agencies in increasing the volume
  27-14  of business placed with small businesses.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b,
  27-15  Sec. 3.281.)
  27-16          (Sections 2155.074-2155.130 reserved for expansion)
  27-17    SUBCHAPTER C.  DELEGATIONS OF AND EXCLUSIONS FROM COMMISSION'S
  27-18           PURCHASING AUTHORITY AND CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS FROM
  27-19                          COMPETITIVE BIDDING
  27-20        Sec. 2155.131.  DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO STATE AGENCIES.
  27-21  The commission may delegate purchasing functions to a state agency.
  27-22  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.06(b).)
  27-23        Sec. 2155.132.  PURCHASES LESS THAN SPECIFIED MONETARY
  27-24  AMOUNT.  (a)  A state agency is delegated the authority to purchase
  27-25  goods if the purchase does not exceed $5,000.  The agency may,
  27-26  however, use the commission's services for those purchases.
  27-27        (b)  The commission by rule may delegate to a state agency
   28-1  the authority to purchase goods if the purchase exceeds $5,000.
   28-2        (c)  The commission by rule:
   28-3              (1)  shall prescribe procedures for a delegated
   28-4  purchase; and
   28-5              (2)  may delegate to the comptroller the commission's
   28-6  authority under Subchapter F to audit purchases and purchase
   28-7  information if the purchases do not exceed $500 or a greater amount
   28-8  prescribed by the commission.
   28-9        (d)  Competitive bidding, whether formal or informal, is not
  28-10  required for a purchase by a state agency if the purchase does not
  28-11  exceed $1,000, or a greater amount prescribed by commission rule.
  28-12        (e)  Goods purchased under this section may not include:
  28-13              (1)  an item for which a contract has been awarded
  28-14  under the contract purchase procedure, unless the quantity
  28-15  purchased is less than the minimum quantity specified in the
  28-16  contract;
  28-17              (2)  an item required by statute to be purchased from a
  28-18  particular source; or
  28-19              (3)  a scheduled item that has been designated for
  28-20  purchase by the commission.
  28-21        (f)  A large purchase may not be divided into small lot
  28-22  purchases to meet the dollar limits prescribed by this section.
  28-23  The commission may not require that unrelated purchases be combined
  28-24  into one purchase order to exceed the dollar limits prescribed by
  28-25  this section.
  28-26        (g)  A state agency making a purchase under this section for
  28-27  which competitive bidding is required must:
   29-1              (1)  attempt to obtain at least three competitive bids
   29-2  from sources that normally offer for sale the goods being
   29-3  purchased; and
   29-4              (2)  comply with Subchapter E.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b,
   29-5  Sec. 3.08.)
   29-6        Sec. 2155.133.  DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO INSTITUTION OF
   29-7  HIGHER EDUCATION.  (a)  At the request of an institution of higher
   29-8  education or other agency of higher education, the commission shall
   29-9  delegate to the institution or agency authority to purchase goods
  29-10  and services for research projects from state funds appropriated to
  29-11  the institution or agency for that purpose.
  29-12        (b)  An institution or agency acting under delegated
  29-13  authority shall follow the commission's monetary limits and
  29-14  procedures regarding competitive bidding in the purchase of
  29-15  research goods and services.  The institution or agency may also
  29-16  consider other factors in making purchases, including quality,
  29-17  reliability, expected life span, and compatibility with existing
  29-18  equipment.
  29-19        (c)  In this section, "institution of higher education" and
  29-20  "other agency of higher education" have the meanings assigned by
  29-21  Section 61.003, Education Code.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs.
  29-22  3.06(a), (c).)
  29-23        Sec. 2155.134.  GROUP PURCHASING PROGRAMS.  (a)  An
  29-24  institution of higher education, as defined by Section 61.003,
  29-25  Education Code, may purchase goods through a group purchasing
  29-26  program that offers discount prices to institutions of higher
  29-27  education.
   30-1        (b)  The commission shall adopt rules that allow purchases to
   30-2  be made through group purchasing programs except when the
   30-3  commission determines within a reasonable time after receiving
   30-4  notice of a particular purchase that a lower price is available
   30-5  through the commission.
   30-6        (c)  The rules must provide for commission determination of
   30-7  compliance with state laws and commission rules on purchasing from
   30-8  a historically underutilized business.
   30-9        (d)  This section does not affect other authority granted to
  30-10  an institution of higher education under this subtitle.  (V.A.C.S.
  30-11  Art. 601b, Sec. 3.061.)
  30-12        Sec. 2155.135.  PURCHASES FROM HIGHER EDUCATION RESEARCH
  30-13  FUNDS.  (a)  An item to be purchased from higher education research
  30-14  funds may be acquired through competitive sealed proposals.
  30-15        (b)  To make a purchase under this section, the commission,
  30-16  or an institution of higher education making the acquisition if
  30-17  research purchasing authority has been delegated to that
  30-18  institution under Section 2155.133, must first determine that
  30-19  competitive sealed bidding or informal competitive bidding is not
  30-20  practical or is disadvantageous to the state.
  30-21        (c)  If the institution of higher education oversees the
  30-22  competitive sealed proposal procedure, the institution shall follow
  30-23  the competitive sealed proposals procedures outlined by Subchapter
  30-24  C, Chapter 2157, for the commission.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.
  30-25  3.022(a) (part).)
  30-26        Sec. 2155.136.  PURCHASE OF CERTAIN MEDICAL EQUIPMENT BY
  30-27  MEDICAL OR DENTAL UNIT.  (a)  A medical or dental unit listed under
   31-1  Section 61.003, Education Code, may purchase through the use of
   31-2  competitive sealed proposals:
   31-3              (1)  prototypes of medical equipment not yet available
   31-4  on the market;
   31-5              (2)  medical equipment so new to the market that its
   31-6  benefits are not fully known; and
   31-7              (3)  major medical equipment that is so technically
   31-8  complex that development of specifications for competitive bidding
   31-9  is not feasible.
  31-10        (b)  To make a purchase under this section, the medical or
  31-11  dental unit must:
  31-12              (1)  follow the competitive sealed proposals procedures
  31-13  under Subchapter C, Chapter 2157, and commission rules on the use
  31-14  of competitive sealed proposals; and
  31-15              (2)  submit to the commission a written finding that
  31-16  competitive sealed bidding or informal competitive bidding is not
  31-17  practical or is disadvantageous to the state for the proposed
  31-18  acquisition.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.022(h).)
  31-19        Sec. 2155.137.  EMERGENCY PURCHASES.  (a)  The commission
  31-20  shall provide for emergency purchases by a state agency and may set
  31-21  a monetary limit on the amount of an emergency purchase.
  31-22        (b)  The provisions of Section 2161.181 relating to
  31-23  historically underutilized businesses apply to an emergency
  31-24  purchase made under this section.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.07.)
  31-25        Sec. 2155.138.  EXEMPTION OF GOODS OR SERVICES OF BLIND OR
  31-26  VISUALLY IMPAIRED PERSONS.  The competitive bidding provisions of
  31-27  this chapter do not apply to a state purchase of goods or services
   32-1  that:
   32-2              (1)  are made or provided by blind or visually impaired
   32-3  persons;
   32-4              (2)  are offered for sale to a state agency through
   32-5  efforts made under law by the Texas Committee on Purchases of
   32-6  Products and Services of Blind and Severely Disabled Persons;
   32-7              (3)  meet state specifications for quantity and
   32-8  quality; and
   32-9              (4)  cost not more than the fair market price of
  32-10  similar items.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.22.)
  32-11        Sec. 2155.139.  EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN LIBRARIES AND HEALTH
  32-12  FACILITIES.  (a)  Section 2155.061 does not apply to an acquisition
  32-13  if:
  32-14              (1)  the acquisition is for a:
  32-15                    (A)  library operated as a part of a university
  32-16  system or institution of higher education; or
  32-17                    (B)  state-owned hospital or clinic; and
  32-18              (2)  the goods or services acquired are:
  32-19                    (A)  serial and journal subscriptions;
  32-20                    (B)  library materials, including books not
  32-21  available under a statewide contract and papers;
  32-22                    (C)  library services, including binding services
  32-23  not available under a statewide contract; or
  32-24                    (D)  library equipment and supplies.
  32-25        (b)  Section 2155.061 does not apply to a purchase of goods
  32-26  by a state-owned hospital or clinic through a group purchasing
  32-27  program that offers purchasing services at discount prices to two
   33-1  or more hospital or clinic facilities if the chief executive
   33-2  officer of the hospital or clinic or the officer's designee
   33-3  certifies that the purchase of the particular goods through the
   33-4  group purchasing program is the most cost-effective method of
   33-5  purchasing available.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.01(a) (part).)
   33-6        Sec. 2155.140.  PURCHASE FROM GIFT OR GRANT NOT WITHIN
   33-7  COMMISSION'S PURCHASING AUTHORITY.  The commission's authority does
   33-8  not apply to a purchase of goods or services from a gift or grant,
   33-9  including an industrial or federal grant or contract in support of
  33-10  research.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.02 (part).)
  33-11        Sec. 2155.141.  CERTAIN OTHER PURCHASES NOT WITHIN COMMISSION
  33-12  PURCHASING AUTHORITY.  The commission's authority does not extend
  33-13  to a purchase of goods and services:
  33-14              (1)  for resale;
  33-15              (2)  for an auxiliary enterprise; or
  33-16              (3)  for an organized activity relating to an
  33-17  instructional department of an institution of higher learning or a
  33-18  similar activity of another state agency.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b,
  33-19  Sec. 3.02 (part).)
  33-20        Sec. 2155.142.  PURCHASES BY VETERANS LAND BOARD.  This
  33-21  subtitle does not apply to a purchase by or for the Veterans Land
  33-22  Board in connection with improvements to, repairs to, or
  33-23  maintenance of land or other activities of the board under Section
  33-24  161.175, Natural Resources Code.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.052.)
  33-25        Sec. 2155.143.  PURCHASE OF CARE AND TREATMENT SERVICES BY
  33-26  TEXAS YOUTH COMMISSION.  (a) The Texas Youth Commission may
  33-27  purchase care and treatment services, including educational
   34-1  services, for its wards.
   34-2        (b)  The Texas Youth Commission shall:
   34-3              (1)  negotiate purchases under this section to achieve
   34-4  fair and reasonable prices at rates that do not exceed any maximum
   34-5  provided by law; and
   34-6              (2)  select service providers according to each
   34-7  provider's qualifications and demonstrated competence.  (V.A.C.S.
   34-8  Art. 601b, Sec. 3.01(e).)
   34-9          (Sections 2155.144-2155.200 reserved for expansion)
  34-10      SUBCHAPTER D.  EXTENSION OF COMMISSION PURCHASING SERVICES
  34-11                           TO OTHER ENTITIES
  34-12        Sec. 2155.201.  PURCHASE OF MOTOR VEHICLES FOR SCHOOL
  34-13  DISTRICTS.  (a)  The commission shall purchase for school districts
  34-14  participating in the Foundation School Program under Subchapter F,
  34-15  Chapter 21, Education Code, all motor vehicles, including buses,
  34-16  used for transporting schoolchildren.  The commission also shall
  34-17  purchase the chassis, bodies, tires, and tubes for those buses.
  34-18        (b)  A purchase under this section must comply with the
  34-19  alternative fuels requirements prescribed by Subchapter F, Chapter
  34-20  21, Education Code.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.03.)
  34-21        Sec. 2155.202.  MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION
  34-22  COMMUNITY CENTERS; ASSISTANCE ORGANIZATIONS.  A community center
  34-23  for mental health and mental retardation services that receives
  34-24  state grants-in-aid under Subchapter B, Chapter 534, Health and
  34-25  Safety Code, and an assistance organization as defined by Section
  34-26  2175.001 that receives state funds may purchase goods and services
  34-27  through the commission.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.04.)
   35-1        Sec. 2155.203.  PURCHASES BY LEGISLATURE AND LEGISLATIVE
   35-2  AGENCIES.  A house of the legislature, or an agency, council, or
   35-3  committee of the legislature, including the Legislative Budget
   35-4  Board, the Texas Legislative Council, the state auditor's office,
   35-5  and the Legislative Reference Library, may use the commission's
   35-6  purchasing services for purchasing goods and services, including
   35-7  items covered by Section 21, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
   35-8  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.05.)
   35-9        Sec. 2155.204.  LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING PROGRAM.  The
  35-10  commission's provision of purchasing services for local governments
  35-11  is governed by Subchapter D, Chapter 271, Local Government Code.
  35-12  (New.)
  35-13          (Sections 2155.205-2155.260 reserved for expansion)
  35-14                  SUBCHAPTER E.  MASTER BIDDERS LIST
  35-15        Sec. 2155.261.  APPLICABILITY.  This subchapter:
  35-16              (1)  applies to a purchase or other acquisition under
  35-17  this chapter or Chapters 2156-2158 for which competitive bidding or
  35-18  competitive sealed proposals are required;
  35-19              (2)  applies to a state agency that makes a purchase or
  35-20  other acquisition under this chapter or Chapters 2156-2158,
  35-21  including the commission and an agency that makes an acquisition
  35-22  under Section 2155.131 or 2155.133; and
  35-23              (3)  does not apply to a purchase or other acquisition
  35-24  made by the commission under Subchapter A, Chapter 2156.  (V.A.C.S.
  35-25  Art. 601b, Sec. 3.101(a).)
  35-26        Sec. 2155.262.  UNIFORM REGISTRATION FORM.  (a)  The
  35-27  commission shall develop a uniform registration form for applying
   36-1  to do business with the commission or with another state agency.
   36-2        (b)  The commission and each state agency shall make the form
   36-3  available to an applicant.
   36-4        (c)  The form must include an application for:
   36-5              (1)  certification as a historically underutilized
   36-6  business;
   36-7              (2)  a payee identification number for use by the
   36-8  comptroller; and
   36-9              (3)  placement on the commission's master bidders list.
  36-10        (d)  A state agency shall submit to the commission each
  36-11  uniform registration form that it receives.  The commission shall
  36-12  send to the comptroller a copy of each uniform registration form.
  36-13  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs. 3.101(b), (c).)
  36-14        Sec. 2155.263.  COMMISSION TO MAINTAIN MASTER BIDDERS LIST.
  36-15  (a)  The commission shall maintain a master bidders list and
  36-16  annually register on the list the name and address of each vendor
  36-17  that applies for registration under rules adopted under this
  36-18  subchapter.  The commission may include other relevant vendor
  36-19  information on the list.
  36-20        (b)  The commission shall maintain the master bidders list in
  36-21  a manner that facilitates a state agency's solicitation of vendors
  36-22  that serve the agency's geographic area.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.
  36-23  3.101(d) (part).)
  36-24        Sec. 2155.264.  AGENCY SOLICITATION OF BIDS OR PROPOSALS FOR
  36-25  ACQUISITION OVER $15,000.  A state agency that proposes to make a
  36-26  purchase or other acquisition that will cost more than $15,000
  36-27  shall solicit bids or proposals from each eligible vendor on the
   37-1  master bidders list that serves the agency's geographic region.
   37-2  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.101(d) (part).)
   37-3        Sec. 2155.265.  ACCESS TO MASTER BIDDERS LIST.  (a)  The
   37-4  commission shall make the master bidders list available to each
   37-5  state agency that makes a purchase or other acquisition to which
   37-6  this subchapter applies.
   37-7        (b)  The commission shall make the list available either
   37-8  electronically or in another form, depending on each state agency's
   37-9  needs.  (V.A.C.S.  Art. 601b, Sec. 3.101(e).)
  37-10        Sec. 2155.266.  REGISTRATION AND RENEWAL FEE.  (a)  The
  37-11  commission may charge a person applying for registration on the
  37-12  master bidders list a registration fee and may charge a registrant
  37-13  an annual renewal fee in an amount designed to recover the
  37-14  commission's costs in:
  37-15              (1)  making and maintaining the master bidders list;
  37-16  and
  37-17              (2)  soliciting bids or proposals under this
  37-18  subchapter.
  37-19        (b)  The commission shall set the amount of the fees by rule.
  37-20  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.101(f).)
  37-21        Sec. 2155.267.  COMMISSION RULES AND PROCEDURES REGARDING
  37-22  MASTER BIDDERS LIST.  (a)  The commission shall adopt procedures
  37-23  for:
  37-24              (1)  making and maintaining the master bidders list;
  37-25  and
  37-26              (2)  removing an inactive vendor from the list.
  37-27        (b)  The commission shall establish by rule a vendor
   38-1  classification process under which only a vendor able to make a bid
   38-2  or proposal on a particular purchase or other acquisition may be
   38-3  solicited under this subchapter.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs.
   38-4  3.101(g), (h).)
   38-5        Sec. 2155.268.  USE OF STATE AGENCY BIDDERS LIST.  (a)  A
   38-6  state agency may maintain and use its own bidders list only if the
   38-7  commission determines by rule that the agency has specialized needs
   38-8  that can best be met through maintaining and using its own
   38-9  specialized bidders list.
  38-10        (b)  The commission by rule may prescribe the categories of
  38-11  purchases or other acquisitions for which a state agency's
  38-12  specialized bidders list may be used.
  38-13        (c)  A state agency may supplement the bidders list with its
  38-14  own list of historically underutilized businesses if it determines
  38-15  that the supplementation will increase the number of historically
  38-16  underutilized businesses that submit bids.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b,
  38-17  Sec. 3.101(i).)
  38-18        Sec. 2155.269.  WAIVER.  The commission by rule may establish
  38-19  a process under which the requirement for soliciting bids or
  38-20  proposals from eligible vendors on a bidders list may be waived for
  38-21  an appropriate state agency or an appropriate purchase or other
  38-22  acquisition under circumstances in which the requirement is not
  38-23  warranted.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.101(j) (part).)
  38-24        Sec. 2155.270.  AGENCY ASSISTANCE WITH BIDDERS LIST ISSUES.
  38-25  The commission may assist a state agency with issues relating to a
  38-26  bidders list.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.101(j) (part).)
  38-27          (Sections 2155.271-2155.320 reserved for expansion)
   39-1              SUBCHAPTER F.  INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION
   39-2                     OF GOODS OR SERVICES; AUDITS
   39-3        Sec. 2155.321.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:
   39-4              (1)  "Financial information" means information that the
   39-5  comptroller determines is necessary to audit a claim under Chapter
   39-6  403.
   39-7              (2)  "Purchase information" means information that the
   39-8  commission determines is necessary to audit a purchase under this
   39-9  subchapter.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.15(a).)
  39-10        Sec. 2155.322.  INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION.  (a)  A state
  39-11  agency shall:
  39-12              (1)  inspect and evaluate at the time of receipt all
  39-13  goods or services that the agency receives to determine whether the
  39-14  goods or services comply with the contract under which they were
  39-15  purchased; and
  39-16              (2)  certify, if true, that the goods or services
  39-17  comply with contract requirements and that the invoice for them is
  39-18  correct.
  39-19        (b)  Promptly after the later of the receipt of the invoice
  39-20  or the receipt of the goods or services, the agency shall send to
  39-21  the comptroller the certification, together with the financial
  39-22  information and purchase information provided by the invoice and
  39-23  purchase voucher, on a form or in the manner agreed to by the
  39-24  comptroller and the commission.
  39-25        (c)  The commission by rule may require that purchase
  39-26  information be sent directly to the commission in circumstances
  39-27  under which the commission considers it necessary.  (V.A.C.S.
   40-1  Art. 601b, Sec. 3.15(b).)
   40-2        Sec. 2155.323.  COMPTROLLER AUDIT; TRANSMISSION OF PURCHASE
   40-3  INFORMATION TO COMMISSION.  (a)  On receipt of a certification,
   40-4  financial information, and purchase information from a state agency
   40-5  as required by this subchapter, the comptroller shall audit the
   40-6  financial information under Chapter 403.
   40-7        (b)  If the comptroller approves the financial information,
   40-8  the comptroller shall determine whether commission rules require
   40-9  the commission to audit the purchase information.  If a commission
  40-10  audit is required, the comptroller shall promptly send the
  40-11  certification and purchase information to the commission using the
  40-12  method and format agreed to by the comptroller and the commission.
  40-13        (c)  The purchase information sent to the commission must
  40-14  include the:
  40-15              (1)  agency number;
  40-16              (2)  agency requisition number;
  40-17              (3)  agency voucher number;
  40-18              (4)  voucher amount;
  40-19              (5)  fiscal year in which the purchase is made;
  40-20              (6)  object code; and
  40-21              (7)  vendor identification number.
  40-22        (d)  In adopting rules, the commission may determine the
  40-23  types of purchases for which a commission audit is required.
  40-24  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.15(c).)
  40-25        Sec. 2155.324.  COMMISSION AUDIT.  (a)  Not later than the
  40-26  eighth day after the date the commission receives the certification
  40-27  and purchase information required by this subchapter from the
   41-1  comptroller, the commission shall audit the information for
   41-2  compliance with applicable purchasing statutes and commission
   41-3  rules.
   41-4        (b)  The commission may determine the auditing method used
   41-5  under this section, including stratified or statistical sampling
   41-6  techniques.
   41-7        (c)  The commission shall notify the comptroller of the
   41-8  results of the commission's audit, using the method and format
   41-9  agreed to by the commission and the comptroller.  (V.A.C.S.
  41-10  Art. 601b, Sec. 3.15(d).)
  41-11        Sec. 2155.325.  COMMISSION AUDIT AFTER ISSUANCE OF WARRANT.
  41-12  (a)  The commission may audit purchase information after a warrant
  41-13  has been issued if the audit will expedite the payment process.
  41-14        (b)  For audits under this section, the commission by rule
  41-15  shall:
  41-16              (1)  determine the types of purchases that will be
  41-17  audited after a warrant is issued; and
  41-18              (2)  specify the purchase information that a state
  41-19  agency must send to the comptroller or the commission before a
  41-20  warrant is issued.
  41-21        (c)  For purchases audited after a warrant is issued, the
  41-22  comptroller shall send the certification and purchase information
  41-23  to the commission under commission rules.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b,
  41-24  Secs. 3.15(e), (f).)
  41-25        Sec. 2155.326.  UPDATE OF COMMISSION FILES AND RECORDS.  To
  41-26  enable the commission to update periodically computer records and
  41-27  close purchase order files, the comptroller shall, on request,
   42-1  furnish the commission with information detailing all vouchers paid
   42-2  under this subchapter and Section 2155.132.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b,
   42-3  Sec. 3.15(g).)
   42-4        Sec. 2155.327.  INTERAGENCY PURCHASES AND TRANSACTIONS.  This
   42-5  subchapter does not apply to an interagency purchase or
   42-6  transaction.   An interagency purchase or transaction must be
   42-7  accomplished on a special voucher or electronically as prescribed
   42-8  by the comptroller.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.15(h).)
   42-9          (Sections 2155.328-2155.380 reserved for expansion)
  42-10                   SUBCHAPTER G.  PAYMENT PROVISIONS
  42-11        Sec. 2155.381.  INVOICE.  (a)  The contractor or seller of
  42-12  goods or services contracted for by the commission shall submit an
  42-13  invoice to the ordering agency at the address shown on the purchase
  42-14  order.
  42-15        (b)  The invoice shall be prepared and submitted as provided
  42-16  by commission rule.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.14.)
  42-17        Sec. 2155.382.  PAYMENT BY WARRANT.  (a)  After the
  42-18  comptroller and the commission have approved financial information
  42-19  and purchase information, when advance approval of that information
  42-20  is required by commission rule, the comptroller shall draw a
  42-21  warrant on the state treasury for:
  42-22              (1)  the amount due on the invoice; or
  42-23              (2)  the amount on the invoice that has been allowed.
  42-24        (b)  The comptroller shall complete the procedures for
  42-25  drawing the warrant not later than the eighth day after the date of
  42-26  receiving the necessary information.  If a payment is not due until
  42-27  after the eighth day, the comptroller may delay drawing a warrant
   43-1  if the delay will maximize the state's cash flow.  (V.A.C.S.
   43-2  Art. 601b, Sec. 3.16.)
   43-3        Sec. 2155.383.  ADVANCE PAYMENTS TO STATE OR FEDERAL AGENCY.
   43-4  A state agency may make an advance payment to a federal or other
   43-5  state agency for goods purchased from the agency if an advance
   43-6  payment will expedite delivery of the goods.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b,
   43-7  Sec. 3.24.)
   43-8        Sec. 2155.384.  AUTHORITY TO PAY CHARGES.  The commission or
   43-9  a state agency may pay a restocking charge, cancellation fee, or
  43-10  other similar charge if the commission determines that the charge
  43-11  is justifiable.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.30.)
  43-12        Sec. 2155.385.  CREDIT CARDS.  (a)  If authorized by rule
  43-13  adopted by the comptroller under Section 403.023, the commission
  43-14  may contract with one or more credit card issuers for state
  43-15  agencies to use credit cards to pay for purchases.  The commission
  43-16  may not enter into a contract that conflicts with the comptroller's
  43-17  rules.
  43-18        (b)  This section does not apply to contracts regarding
  43-19  travel services or the use of credit cards to pay for travel
  43-20  services under Chapter 2171.
  43-21        (c)  In this section and notwithstanding Section 2151.002,
  43-22  "state agency" has the meaning assigned by Section 403.023(e).
  43-23  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.33, as added Ch. 449, Acts 73rd Leg.,
  43-24  R.S., 1993.)
  43-25        Sec. 2155.386.  PREPAYMENT FOR LIBRARY MATERIALS BY
  43-26  INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.  An institution of higher
  43-27  education may pay for books and other published library materials
   44-1  before receiving them if reasonably necessary for the efficient
   44-2  operation of the institution's libraries.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b,
   44-3  Sec. 3.01(d).)
   44-4        Sec. 2155.387.  PAYMENT FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
   44-5  DELIVERED BY VEHICLE EXCEEDING WEIGHT LIMITS.  A state agency that
   44-6  purchases road construction materials may pay for road construction
   44-7  materials delivered in a vehicle that exceeds the maximum gross
   44-8  weight authorized by law for the vehicle an amount computed using
   44-9  the lesser of:
  44-10              (1)  the actual weight of the load; or
  44-11              (2)  the weight determined by subtracting the weight of
  44-12  the vehicle from the sum of the maximum gross weight authorized by
  44-13  law for the vehicle and the tolerance allowance set for the gross
  44-14  weight of that vehicle by Subdivision 1, Section 6, Chapter 42,
  44-15  General Laws, Acts of the 41st Legislature, 2nd Called Session,
  44-16  1929 (Article 6701d-11, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).  (V.A.C.S.
  44-17  Art. 601b, Sec. 3.31.)
  44-18          (Sections 2155.388-2155.440 reserved for expansion)
  44-19                 SUBCHAPTER H.  PURCHASING PREFERENCES
  44-20        Sec. 2155.441.  PREFERENCE FOR PRODUCTS OF PERSONS WITH
  44-21  MENTAL RETARDATION OR PHYSICAL DISABILITIES.  The products of
  44-22  workshops, organizations, or corporations whose primary purpose is
  44-23  training and employing individuals having mental retardation or a
  44-24  physical disability shall be given preference if they meet state
  44-25  specifications regarding quantity, quality, and price.  (V.A.C.S.
  44-26  Art. 601b, Sec. 3.20.)
  44-27        Sec. 2155.442.  PREFERENCE FOR ENERGY EFFICIENT PRODUCTS.
   45-1  The commission shall give preference to energy efficient products
   45-2  in purchases made under this subtitle if:
   45-3              (1)  the products meet state specifications regarding
   45-4  quantity and quality; and
   45-5              (2)  the cost of the product is equal to or less than
   45-6  the cost of other similar products that are not energy efficient.
   45-7  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.202.)
   45-8        Sec. 2155.443.  PREFERENCE FOR RUBBERIZED ASPHALT PAVING.
   45-9  The commission may give preference to rubberized asphalt paving
  45-10  made from scrap tires by a facility in this state in purchases of
  45-11  rubberized asphalt paving material if the cost as determined by a
  45-12  life-cycle cost benefit analysis does not exceed by more than 15
  45-13  percent the bid cost of alternative paving materials.  (V.A.C.S.
  45-14  Art. 601b, Sec. 3.211.)
  45-15        Sec. 2155.444.  PREFERENCE TO TEXAS AND UNITED STATES
  45-16  PRODUCTS.  (a)  The commission and all state agencies making
  45-17  purchases of goods, including agricultural products, shall give
  45-18  preference to those produced or grown in this state or offered by
  45-19  Texas bidders as follows:
  45-20              (1)  goods produced in this state or offered by Texas
  45-21  bidders shall equally be given preference if the cost to the state
  45-22  and quality are equal; and
  45-23              (2)  agricultural products grown in this state shall be
  45-24  given first preference and agricultural products offered by Texas
  45-25  bidders shall be given second preference, if the cost to the state
  45-26  and quality are equal.
  45-27        (b)  If goods, including agricultural products, produced or
   46-1  grown in this state or offered by Texas bidders are not equal in
   46-2  cost and quality to other products, then goods, including
   46-3  agricultural products, produced or grown in other states of the
   46-4  United States shall be given preference over foreign products if
   46-5  the cost to the state and quality are equal.
   46-6        (c)  In this section, "agricultural products" includes
   46-7  textiles and other similar products.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b,
   46-8  Sec. 3.28.)
   46-9        Sec. 2155.445.  PREFERENCE FOR RECYCLED PRODUCTS.  (a)  The
  46-10  commission and state agencies shall give preference to a product
  46-11  made of recycled materials in purchases made under this subtitle if
  46-12  the product meets state specifications regarding quantity and
  46-13  quality.
  46-14        (b)  The commission regularly shall review and revise its
  46-15  procurement procedures and specifications for the purchase of goods
  46-16  to:
  46-17              (1)  eliminate procedures and specifications that
  46-18  explicitly discriminate against products made of recycled
  46-19  materials; and
  46-20              (2)  encourage the use of products made of recycled
  46-21  materials.
  46-22        (c)  In developing new procedures and specifications, the
  46-23  commission shall encourage the use of recycled products and
  46-24  products that may be recycled or reused.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b,
  46-25  Sec. 3.212.)
  46-26        Sec. 2155.446.  PURCHASE AND USE OF PAPER CONTAINING RECYCLED
  46-27  FIBERS.  (a)  The commission shall contract for paper containing
   47-1  the highest proportion of recycled fibers for all purposes for
   47-2  which paper with recycled fibers may be used and to the extent that
   47-3  the paper is available at a reasonable price through normal
   47-4  commercial sources to supply the state's needs.
   47-5        (b)  A state agency that purchases through the commission
   47-6  shall place orders for papers containing recycled fibers to the
   47-7  highest extent of its needs and to the extent that the paper is
   47-8  available through the commission's purchasing procedures.
   47-9  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.21.)
  47-10        Sec. 2155.447.  PURCHASE OF RECYCLED OIL.  The commission,
  47-11  all state agencies, and all state agency employees who purchase
  47-12  motor oil and other automotive lubricants for state-owned vehicles
  47-13  shall give preference to motor oils and lubricants that contain at
  47-14  least 25 percent recycled oil if the cost to the state and the
  47-15  quality are comparable to those of new oil and lubricants.
  47-16  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.291.)
  47-17        Sec. 2155.448.  EXPENDITURES FOR RECYCLED MATERIALS.  (a)  A
  47-18  state agency shall spend not less than eight percent of its
  47-19  consumable procurement budget for each fiscal year for goods that
  47-20  have recycled material content or that are remanufactured or
  47-21  environmentally sensitive, as those terms are defined by the
  47-22  commission.
  47-23        (b)  Not later than January 1 of each year, a state agency
  47-24  shall deliver a report of the total expenditures in the areas
  47-25  subject to Subsection (a) and the amount spent in each category for
  47-26  the previous fiscal year to the:
  47-27              (1)  governor;
   48-1              (2)  lieutenant governor;
   48-2              (3)  speaker of the house of representatives; and
   48-3              (4)  Legislative Budget Board.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b,
   48-4  Sec. 3.33, as added Ch. 899, Acts 73rd Leg., R.S., 1993.)
   48-5                   CHAPTER 2156.  PURCHASING METHODS
   48-6              SUBCHAPTER A.  CONTRACT PURCHASE PROCEDURE
   48-7  Sec. 2156.001.  CONTRACT PURCHASE PROCEDURE AUTHORIZED
   48-8  Sec. 2156.002.  SOLICITATION OF BIDS THROUGH PUBLIC
   48-9                    NOTICE
  48-10  Sec. 2156.003.  SOLICITATION OF BIDS THROUGH BIDDERS LIST;
  48-11                    BID INVITATIONS
  48-12  Sec. 2156.004.  BID DEPOSIT
  48-13  Sec. 2156.005.  BID SUBMISSION AND OPENING; PUBLIC
  48-14                    INSPECTION
  48-15  Sec. 2156.006.  SUBMISSION OF ADDITIONAL MATERIAL WITH
  48-16                    BID
  48-17  Sec. 2156.007.  CONTRACT AWARD
  48-18  Sec. 2156.008.  REJECTION OF BIDS
  48-19  Sec. 2156.009.  REASONS FOR AWARD
  48-20  Sec. 2156.010.  TIE BIDS
  48-21  Sec. 2156.011.  PERFORMANCE BOND
  48-22          (Sections 2156.012-2156.060 reserved for expansion)
  48-23             SUBCHAPTER B.  OPEN MARKET PURCHASE PROCEDURE
  48-24  Sec. 2156.061.  USE OF OPEN MARKET PURCHASE PROCEDURE
  48-25                    AUTHORIZED; USE OF PROCEDURE
  48-26  Sec. 2156.062.  MINIMUM NUMBER AND EVALUATION OF BIDS
  48-27  Sec. 2156.063.  SOLICITATION OF BIDS
   49-1  Sec. 2156.064.  RECORDING AND INSPECTION OF BIDS
   49-2  Sec. 2156.065.  AGENCY REVIEW OF BIDS
   49-3  Sec. 2156.066.  STATEMENT OF REASONS FOR AWARD
   49-4         (Sections 2156.067-2156.120 reserved for expansion)
   49-5              SUBCHAPTER C.  COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS
   49-6             FOR ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN GOODS AND SERVICES
   49-7  Sec. 2156.121.  ELIGIBLE ACQUISITIONS
   49-8  Sec. 2156.122.  PURCHASE AUTHORITY LIMITED TO
   49-9                    COMMISSION
  49-10  Sec. 2156.123.  DETERMINATION REGARDING COMPETITIVE
  49-11                    BIDDING
  49-12  Sec. 2156.124.  SOLICITATION OF PROPOSALS
  49-13  Sec. 2156.125.  DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIFICATIONS
  49-14  Sec. 2156.126.  OPENING AND FILING OF PROPOSALS; PUBLIC
  49-15                    INSPECTION
  49-16  Sec. 2156.127.  DISCUSSION AND REVISION OF PROPOSALS
  49-17  Sec. 2156.128.  CONTRACT AWARD
  49-18  Sec. 2156.129.  ADOPTION OF RULES; STATE AGENCY
  49-19                    ASSISTANCE
  49-20  Sec. 2156.130.  COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS FOR
  49-21                    TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND AUTOMATED
  49-22                    INFORMATION SYSTEMS NOT AFFECTED
  49-23                   CHAPTER 2156.  PURCHASING METHODS
  49-24              SUBCHAPTER A.  CONTRACT PURCHASE PROCEDURE
  49-25        Sec. 2156.001.  CONTRACT PURCHASE PROCEDURE AUTHORIZED.  The
  49-26  commission may use the contract purchase procedure to purchase
  49-27  goods and services. (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.10(a) (part).)
   50-1        Sec. 2156.002.  SOLICITATION OF BIDS THROUGH PUBLIC NOTICE.
   50-2  (a)  A notice inviting bids shall be published at least once in at
   50-3  least one newspaper of general circulation in the state not later
   50-4  than the seventh day before the last day set for the receipt of
   50-5  bids.
   50-6        (b)  The notice must:
   50-7              (1)  include a general description of the items to be
   50-8  purchased;
   50-9              (2)  state the location at which bid forms and
  50-10  specifications may be obtained; and
  50-11              (3)  state the time and place for opening bids.
  50-12  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.11(a).)
  50-13        Sec. 2156.003.  SOLICITATION OF BIDS THROUGH BIDDERS LIST;
  50-14  BID INVITATIONS.  (a)  The commission shall maintain a bidders list
  50-15  and add or delete names from the list according to applicable
  50-16  standards provided by Section 2156.007.
  50-17        (b)  An invitation to bid on an item to be purchased may be
  50-18  sent only to a vendor on the bidders list who has expressed a
  50-19  desire to bid on that type of item.
  50-20        (c)  The commission may use the bidders list in making a
  50-21  purchase by any purchase method.  (V.A.C.S.  Art. 601b, Sec.
  50-22  3.11(b).)
  50-23        Sec. 2156.004.  BID DEPOSIT.  (a)  The commission, as
  50-24  considered necessary, may require a bid deposit in an amount
  50-25  determined by the commission.  The amount of the deposit, if any,
  50-26  must be stated in the public notice and the invitation to bid.
  50-27        (b)  The commission, with the cooperation of the state
   51-1  auditor, shall establish and maintain a record of each bid deposit
   51-2  and its disposition.
   51-3        (c)  On the award of a bid or the rejection of all bids, the
   51-4  commission shall refund the bid deposit of an unsuccessful bidder.
   51-5        (d)  The commission may accept from a bidder a bid deposit in
   51-6  the form of a blanket bond.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.11(c).)
   51-7        Sec. 2156.005.  BID SUBMISSION AND OPENING; PUBLIC
   51-8  INSPECTION.  (a)  A bidder must submit a sealed bid to the
   51-9  commission.  The bid must be identified on the envelope as a bid.
  51-10        (b)  The commission shall open bids at the time and place
  51-11  stated in the invitation to bid.
  51-12        (c)  The state auditor or a member of the state auditor's
  51-13  staff may be present at a bid opening.
  51-14        (d)  The commission shall keep a tabulation of all bids
  51-15  received available for public inspection under rules adopted by the
  51-16  commission.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.11(d).)
  51-17        Sec. 2156.006.  SUBMISSION OF ADDITIONAL MATERIAL WITH BID.
  51-18  (a)  A bidder as an essential element of the materiality of the bid
  51-19  must comply with the specified time limit for the submission of
  51-20  written information, samples, or models at or before the time for
  51-21  bid opening.
  51-22        (b)  The commission may waive this requirement if the failure
  51-23  to comply is beyond the bidder's control.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b,
  51-24  Sec. 3.11(e) (part).)
  51-25        Sec. 2156.007.  CONTRACT AWARD.  (a)  The commission shall
  51-26  award a contract to the bidder submitting the lowest and best bid
  51-27  conforming to the specifications required.
   52-1        (b)  In determining the lowest and best bidder, the
   52-2  commission may consider the safety record of the bidder, the entity
   52-3  represented by the bidder, and any person acting for the
   52-4  represented entity only if:
   52-5              (1)  the commission has adopted a written definition
   52-6  and criteria for accurately determining the safety record of a
   52-7  bidder; and
   52-8              (2)  the commission gave notice in the bid
   52-9  specifications to prospective bidders that a bidder's safety record
  52-10  may be considered in determining the lowest and best bidder.
  52-11        (c)  A determination of a bidder's safety record may not be
  52-12  arbitrary and capricious.
  52-13        (d)  In determining the lowest and best bidder, in addition
  52-14  to price the commission shall consider:
  52-15              (1)  the quality and availability of the goods or
  52-16  contractual services and their adaptability to the use required;
  52-17              (2)  the number and scope of conditions attached to the
  52-18  bid;
  52-19              (3)  the bidder's ability, capacity, and skill to
  52-20  perform the contract or provide the service required;
  52-21              (4)  the bidder's ability to perform the contract or
  52-22  provide the service promptly, or in the time required, without
  52-23  delay or interference;
  52-24              (5)  the bidder's character, responsibility, integrity,
  52-25  reputation, and experience;
  52-26              (6)  the quality of performance of previous contracts
  52-27  or services;
   53-1              (7)  the bidder's previous and existing compliance with
   53-2  laws relating to the contract or service;
   53-3              (8)  the bidder's previous or existing noncompliance
   53-4  with specification requirements relating to the time of submission
   53-5  of specified information, including samples, models, drawings, or
   53-6  certificates;
   53-7              (9)  the sufficiency of the bidder's financial
   53-8  resources and ability to perform the contract or provide the
   53-9  service; and
  53-10              (10)  the bidder's ability to provide future
  53-11  maintenance, repair parts, and service for the use of the
  53-12  contract's subject.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs. 3.11(e) (part), (f)
  53-13  (part).)
  53-14        Sec. 2156.008.  REJECTION OF BIDS.  (a)  The commission shall
  53-15  reject a bid in which there is a material failure to comply with
  53-16  specification requirements.
  53-17        (b)  The commission may reject all bids or parts of bids if
  53-18  the rejection serves the state's interest.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b,
  53-19  Sec. 3.11(f) (part).)
  53-20        Sec. 2156.009.  REASONS FOR AWARD.  On award of a contract,
  53-21  the division of the commission responsible for purchasing  shall
  53-22  prepare and file with other records relating to the transaction a
  53-23  statement of the reasons for making the award to the successful
  53-24  bidder and the factors considered in determining the lowest and
  53-25  best bid.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.11(g).)
  53-26        Sec. 2156.010.  TIE BIDS.  In the case of tie bids, quality
  53-27  and service being equal, a contract shall be awarded under
   54-1  commission rules.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.11(h).)
   54-2        Sec. 2156.011.  PERFORMANCE BOND.  (a)  The commission may
   54-3  require a performance bond before executing a contract.
   54-4        (b)  The commission may require the bond in an amount that
   54-5  the commission finds reasonable and necessary to protect the
   54-6  state's interests.
   54-7        (c)  Any bond required shall be issued on the condition that
   54-8  the bidder faithfully execute the terms of the contract.
   54-9        (d)  Any bond required shall be filed with the commission.
  54-10        (e)  Recoveries under the bond may continue until the bond is
  54-11  exhausted.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.11(i).)
  54-12          (Sections 2156.012-2156.060 reserved for expansion)
  54-13             SUBCHAPTER B.  OPEN MARKET PURCHASE PROCEDURE
  54-14        Sec. 2156.061.  USE OF OPEN MARKET PURCHASE PROCEDURE
  54-15  AUTHORIZED; USE OF PROCEDURE.  On a commission determination that a
  54-16  purchase of goods or services may be made most effectively in the
  54-17  open market, the commission may use the open market purchase
  54-18  procedure and the purchase may be made without newspaper
  54-19  advertising.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs. 3.10(a) (part), 3.12(a).)
  54-20        Sec. 2156.062.  MINIMUM NUMBER AND EVALUATION OF BIDS.  An
  54-21  open market purchase shall, to the extent possible, be:
  54-22              (1)  based on at least three competitive bids; and
  54-23              (2)  awarded to the lowest and best bidder in
  54-24  accordance with standards set forth in Chapters 2155-2158.
  54-25  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.12(b).)
  54-26        Sec. 2156.063.  SOLICITATION OF BIDS.  The commission shall
  54-27  solicit bids under this subchapter by direct mail, telephone, or
   55-1  telegraph.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.12(c).)
   55-2        Sec. 2156.064.  RECORDING AND INSPECTION OF BIDS.  (a)  The
   55-3  commission shall keep a record of all open market orders and bids
   55-4  submitted on the orders.
   55-5        (b)  A tabulation of the bids shall be open for public
   55-6  inspection, under rules established by the commission.
   55-7        (c)  A tabulation of the bids shall always be open for
   55-8  inspection by the state auditor or the auditor's representative.
   55-9  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.12(d).)
  55-10        Sec. 2156.065.  AGENCY REVIEW OF BIDS.  (a)  On the request
  55-11  of a state agency to review the bids on a purchase, the commission
  55-12  shall send or make available to the requesting agency copies of
  55-13  each bid received and the commission's recommended award.
  55-14        (b)  If, after review of the bids and evaluation of the
  55-15  quality of goods or services offered in the bids, the state agency
  55-16  determines that the bid selected by the commission is not the
  55-17  lowest and best bid, the agency may file with the commission a
  55-18  written recommendation that the award be made to the bidder who,
  55-19  according to the agency's determination,  made the lowest and best
  55-20  bid.  The agency recommendation must include a justification of the
  55-21  agency's determination.
  55-22        (c)  The commission shall consider, but is not bound by, the
  55-23  agency recommendation in making the award.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b,
  55-24  Sec. 3.12(e).)
  55-25        Sec. 2156.066.  STATEMENT OF REASONS FOR AWARD.  The division
  55-26  of the commission responsible for purchasing shall prepare and file
  55-27  with other records relating to a transaction under this subchapter
   56-1  a statement of the reasons for placing an order with a successful
   56-2  bidder for the transaction and the factors considered in
   56-3  determining the lowest and best bid for the transaction.  (V.A.C.S.
   56-4  Art. 601b, Sec. 3.12(f).)
   56-5          (Sections 2156.067-2156.120 reserved for expansion)
   56-6            SUBCHAPTER C.  COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS FOR
   56-7               ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN GOODS AND SERVICES
   56-8        Sec. 2156.121.  ELIGIBLE ACQUISITIONS.  The commission may
   56-9  follow a procedure using competitive sealed proposals to acquire:
  56-10              (1)  goods having an acquisition cost of $1 million or
  56-11  more; or
  56-12              (2)  routine services having an acquisition cost of
  56-13  $100,000 or more.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.0221(a).)
  56-14        Sec. 2156.122.  PURCHASE AUTHORITY LIMITED TO COMMISSION.
  56-15  Only the commission may use competitive sealed proposals under this
  56-16  subchapter to acquire goods or services.  The commission may not
  56-17  delegate this authority to a state agency.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b,
  56-18  Sec. 3.0221(b).)
  56-19        Sec. 2156.123.  DETERMINATION REGARDING COMPETITIVE BIDDING.
  56-20  To acquire goods or services under this subchapter, the commission
  56-21  must first determine in an open meeting that competitive sealed
  56-22  bidding and informal competitive bidding are not practical or are
  56-23  disadvantageous to the state.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.
  56-24  3.0221(c).)
  56-25        Sec. 2156.124.  SOLICITATION OF PROPOSALS.  The commission
  56-26  shall:
  56-27              (1)  solicit proposals under this subchapter by a
   57-1  request for proposals; and
   57-2              (2)  give public notice of a request for proposals in
   57-3  the manner provided for requests for bids under Subchapter B.
   57-4  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.0221(d).)
   57-5        Sec. 2156.125.  DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIFICATIONS.  The
   57-6  commission shall consult with the appropriate personnel of a
   57-7  requisitioning agency to develop the specifications for a request
   57-8  for proposals under this subchapter.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.
   57-9  3.0221(e).)
  57-10        Sec. 2156.126.  OPENING AND FILING OF PROPOSALS; PUBLIC
  57-11  INSPECTION.  (a)  The commission shall avoid disclosing the
  57-12  contents of each proposal on opening the proposal and during
  57-13  negotiations with competing offerors.
  57-14        (b)  The commission shall file each proposal in a register of
  57-15  proposals, which, after a contract is awarded,  is open for public
  57-16  inspection unless the register contains information that is
  57-17  excepted from disclosure as an open record under Subchapter C,
  57-18  Chapter 552.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.0221(f).)
  57-19        Sec. 2156.127.  DISCUSSION AND REVISION OF PROPOSALS.  (a)
  57-20  As provided in a request for proposals and under rules adopted by
  57-21  the commission, the commission may discuss acceptable or
  57-22  potentially acceptable proposals with offerors to assess an
  57-23  offeror's ability to meet the solicitation requirements and shall
  57-24  invite a requisitioning agency to participate in discussions
  57-25  conducted under this section.
  57-26        (b)  After receiving a proposal but before making an award,
  57-27  the commission may permit the offeror to revise the proposal to
   58-1  obtain the best final offer.
   58-2        (c)  The commission may not disclose information derived from
   58-3  proposals submitted from competing offerors in conducting
   58-4  discussions under this section.
   58-5        (d)  The commission shall provide each offeror an equal
   58-6  opportunity to discuss and revise proposals.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b,
   58-7  Secs. 3.0221(g), (h).)
   58-8        Sec. 2156.128.  CONTRACT AWARD.  (a)  The commission shall
   58-9  make a written award of a contract to the offeror whose proposal is
  58-10  the most advantageous to the state, considering price and the
  58-11  evaluation factors in the request for proposals.
  58-12        (b)  The commission shall refuse all offers if none of the
  58-13  offers submitted is acceptable.
  58-14        (c)  The commission shall state in writing in the contract
  58-15  file the reasons for making an award.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.
  58-16  3.0221(i).)
  58-17        Sec. 2156.129.  ADOPTION OF RULES; STATE AGENCY ASSISTANCE.
  58-18  The commission may adopt rules and request assistance from other
  58-19  state agencies to perform its responsibilities under this
  58-20  subchapter.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.0221(j).)
  58-21        Sec. 2156.130.  COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS FOR
  58-22  TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND AUTOMATED INFORMATION SYSTEMS NOT AFFECTED.
  58-23  This subchapter does not affect Subchapter C, Chapter 2157.
  58-24  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.0221(k).)
  58-25           CHAPTER 2157.  PURCHASING:  PURCHASE OF AUTOMATED
  58-26                          INFORMATION SYSTEMS
  58-27                   SUBCHAPTER A.  GENERAL PROVISIONS
   59-1  Sec. 2157.001.  DEFINITIONS
   59-2  Sec. 2157.002.  APPLICABILITY
   59-3  Sec. 2157.003.  DETERMINING BEST VALUE
   59-4  Sec. 2157.004.  TRANSFERS AND LOANS
   59-5          (Sections 2157.005-2157.060 reserved for expansion)
   59-6               SUBCHAPTER B.  CATALOGUE PURCHASE METHOD
   59-7  Sec. 2157.061.  USE OF CATALOGUE PURCHASE METHOD REQUIRED
   59-8                    UNLESS BEST VALUE AVAILABLE
   59-9                    ELSEWHERE
  59-10  Sec. 2157.062.  APPLICATION PROCESS FOR QUALIFICATION AS
  59-11                    VENDOR
  59-12  Sec. 2157.063.  DIRECT PURCHASE OR LEASE BY STATE AGENCY;
  59-13                    NEGOTIATION OF ADDITIONAL TERMS
  59-14  Sec. 2157.064.  REGIONAL AND STATEWIDE QUALIFICATION OF
  59-15                    VENDORS
  59-16  Sec. 2157.065.  STANDARDS AND CRITERIA FOR QUALIFICATION
  59-17                    OF VENDORS
  59-18  Sec. 2157.066.  CATALOGUE REQUIREMENTS
  59-19  Sec. 2157.067.  CATALOGUE PURCHASING AVAILABLE TO CERTAIN
  59-20                    LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
  59-21         (Sections 2157.068-2157.120 reserved for expansion)
  59-22         SUBCHAPTER C.  REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS PURCHASE METHOD
  59-23  Sec. 2157.121.  ACQUISITION THROUGH COMPETITIVE SEALED
  59-24                    PROPOSALS
  59-25  Sec. 2157.122.  SOLICITATION OF PROPOSALS; PUBLIC
  59-26                    NOTICE
  59-27  Sec. 2157.123.  OPENING AND FILING PROPOSALS; PUBLIC
   60-1                    INSPECTION
   60-2  Sec. 2157.124.  DISCUSSION AND REVISION OF PROPOSAL
   60-3  Sec. 2157.125.  CONTRACT AWARD; FACTORS CONSIDERED
   60-4  Sec. 2157.126.  RULES
   60-5          (Sections 2157.127-2157.180 reserved for expansion)
   60-6       SUBCHAPTER D.  PREAPPROVED CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
   60-7  Sec. 2157.181.  PREAPPROVED CONTRACT TERMS AND
   60-8                    CONDITIONS
   60-9  Sec. 2157.182.  VALIDITY OF PREAPPROVED TERMS AND
  60-10                    CONDITIONS; RENEGOTIATION
  60-11  Sec. 2157.183.  PREAPPROVED TERM OR CONDITION PART OF
  60-12                    CONTRACT; CHANGE OF TERM OR
  60-13                    CONDITION
  60-14  Sec. 2157.184.  NOTIFICATION OF STATE AGENCIES AND
  60-15                    VENDORS
  60-16           CHAPTER 2157.  PURCHASING:  PURCHASE OF AUTOMATED
  60-17                          INFORMATION SYSTEMS
  60-18                   SUBCHAPTER A.  GENERAL PROVISIONS
  60-19        Sec. 2157.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
  60-20              (1)  "Automated information system" includes:
  60-21                    (A)  the computers on which the information
  60-22  system is automated;
  60-23                    (B)  a service related to the automation of the
  60-24  system, including computer software, or the computers; and
  60-25                    (C)  a telecommunications apparatus or device
  60-26  that serves as a component of a voice, data, or video
  60-27  communications network for transmitting, switching, routing,
   61-1  multiplexing, modulating, amplifying, or receiving signals on the
   61-2  network.
   61-3              (2)  "Qualified information systems vendor" means a
   61-4  manufacturer or reseller of an automated information system who is
   61-5  authorized by the commission to publish a catalogue of products and
   61-6  services that may be directly purchased by a state agency.
   61-7  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs. 1.02(4), (6).)
   61-8        Sec. 2157.002.  APPLICABILITY.  Subchapters A, B, and D apply
   61-9  only to a state agency to which Chapter 2054 applies.  (New.)
  61-10        Sec. 2157.003.  DETERMINING BEST VALUE.  "Best value" means
  61-11  the lowest overall cost of an automated information system.  In
  61-12  determining the lowest overall cost for a purchase or lease of an
  61-13  automated information system under this chapter, the commission or
  61-14  a state agency shall consider factors including:
  61-15              (1)  the purchase price;
  61-16              (2)  the compatibility to facilitate the exchange of
  61-17  existing data;
  61-18              (3)  the capacity for expanding and upgrading to more
  61-19  advanced levels of technology;
  61-20              (4)  quantitative reliability factors;
  61-21              (5)  the level of training required to bring persons
  61-22  using the system to a stated level of proficiency;
  61-23              (6)  the technical support requirements for the
  61-24  maintenance of data across a network platform and the management of
  61-25  the network's hardware and software; and
  61-26              (7)  the compliance with applicable Department of
  61-27  Information Resources statewide standards validated by criteria
   62-1  adopted by the department by rule.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.
   62-2  1.02(5).)
   62-3        Sec. 2157.004.  TRANSFERS AND LOANS.  A state agency that
   62-4  acquires a telecommunications device, system, or service or an
   62-5  automated information system by interagency transfer, contract, or
   62-6  loan, or by public loan, shall comply with the requirements of
   62-7  Chapter 2054.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.023.)
   62-8          (Sections 2157.005-2157.060 reserved for expansion)
   62-9               SUBCHAPTER B.  CATALOGUE PURCHASE METHOD
  62-10        Sec. 2157.061.  USE OF CATALOGUE PURCHASE METHOD REQUIRED
  62-11  UNLESS BEST VALUE AVAILABLE ELSEWHERE.  The commission or a state
  62-12  agency shall purchase an automated information system through the
  62-13  catalogue procedure provided by this subchapter unless the
  62-14  commission or state agency determines that the best value may be
  62-15  obtained  from another purchase method authorized by this subtitle.
  62-16  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.081(f).)
  62-17        Sec. 2157.062.  APPLICATION PROCESS FOR QUALIFICATION AS
  62-18  VENDOR.  (a)  To sell or lease an automated information system
  62-19  under this subchapter to a state agency, a vendor must apply to the
  62-20  commission for designation as a qualified information systems
  62-21  vendor.  The commission shall prescribe the application process.
  62-22        (b)  At a minimum, the commission shall require an applicant
  62-23  to submit:
  62-24              (1)  a catalogue containing each product and service
  62-25  eligible for purchase by a state agency, including for each product
  62-26  or service:
  62-27                    (A)  a description;
   63-1                    (B)  the list price; and
   63-2                    (C)  the price to a state agency;
   63-3              (2)  a maintenance, repair, and support plan for each
   63-4  eligible product or service;
   63-5              (3)  proof of the applicant's financial resources and
   63-6  ability to perform; and
   63-7              (4)  a guarantee that the vendor will make available
   63-8  equivalent replacement parts for a product sold to the state until
   63-9  at least the third anniversary of the date the product is
  63-10  discontinued.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.081(a).)
  63-11        Sec. 2157.063.  DIRECT PURCHASE OR LEASE BY STATE AGENCY;
  63-12  NEGOTIATION OF ADDITIONAL TERMS.  (a)  If a purchase or lease is
  63-13  the best value available and is in the state's best interest, a
  63-14  state agency may under this subchapter purchase or lease an
  63-15  automated information system directly from a qualified information
  63-16  systems vendor and may negotiate additional terms and conditions to
  63-17  be included in a contract relating to the purchase or lease.
  63-18        (b)  In determining which goods or services are in the
  63-19  state's best interest, the agency shall consider:
  63-20              (1)  the installation and hardware costs;
  63-21              (2)  the overall life-cycle cost of the system or
  63-22  equipment;
  63-23              (3)  the estimated cost of employee training and
  63-24  estimated increase in employee productivity;
  63-25              (4)  the estimated software and maintenance costs; and
  63-26              (5)  the rules that prescribe applicable statewide
  63-27  standards adopted by the Department of Information Resources.
   64-1  (V.A.C.S.  Art. 601b, Sec. 3.081(d).)
   64-2        Sec. 2157.064.  REGIONAL AND STATEWIDE QUALIFICATION OF
   64-3  VENDORS.  (a)  The commission shall establish standards and
   64-4  criteria for determining regional and statewide qualification of
   64-5  vendors under this subchapter.
   64-6        (b)  On qualification by the commission, a vendor remains
   64-7  qualified under this subchapter unless the commission determines
   64-8  that the vendor does not meet the standards and criteria provided
   64-9  by this subchapter.
  64-10        (c)  An applicant designated by the commission as a regional
  64-11  qualified information systems vendor may sell a product or service
  64-12  listed by the vendor's catalogue directly to a state agency within
  64-13  a region defined by the commission.
  64-14        (d)  An applicant designated by the commission as a statewide
  64-15  qualified information systems vendor may sell a product or service
  64-16  listed by the vendor's catalogue directly to a state agency.
  64-17  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.  3.081(b) (part), as added Chs. 684, 906,
  64-18  Acts 73rd Leg., R.S., 1993.)
  64-19        Sec. 2157.065.  STANDARDS AND CRITERIA FOR QUALIFICATION OF
  64-20  VENDORS.  In establishing standards and criteria for qualification
  64-21  of vendors under this subchapter, the commission shall consider:
  64-22              (1)  a vendor's ability to provide adequate and
  64-23  reliable support and maintenance;
  64-24              (2)  a vendor's ability to provide adequate and
  64-25  reliable support and maintenance in the future;
  64-26              (3)  the technical adequacy and reliability of a
  64-27  vendor's products; and
   65-1              (4)  standards adopted by the Department of Information
   65-2  Resources.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.081(b) (part), as added
   65-3  Chs. 684, 906, Acts 73rd Leg., R.S., 1993.)
   65-4        Sec. 2157.066.  CATALOGUE REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  A vendor
   65-5  designated by the commission as a qualified information systems
   65-6  vendor shall publish and maintain a catalogue described by Section
   65-7  2157.062(b)(1).
   65-8        (b)  The vendor shall revise the catalogue as necessary to
   65-9  include price changes or the availability of goods or services and
  65-10  shall forward to the commission and all eligible purchasers a copy
  65-11  of each revised catalogue.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.081(c).)
  65-12        Sec. 2157.067.  CATALOGUE PURCHASING AVAILABLE TO CERTAIN
  65-13  LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.  (a)  The commission shall make the catalogue
  65-14  purchasing procedure available to a local government that qualifies
  65-15  for cooperative purchasing under Sections 271.082 and 271.083,
  65-16  Local Government Code.
  65-17        (b)  In this section, "local government" has the meaning
  65-18  assigned by Section 271.081, Local Government Code.  (V.A.C.S.
  65-19  Art. 601b, Sec. 3.081(g).)
  65-20          (Sections 2157.068-2157.120 reserved for expansion)
  65-21         SUBCHAPTER C.  REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS PURCHASE METHOD
  65-22        Sec. 2157.121.  ACQUISITION THROUGH COMPETITIVE SEALED
  65-23  PROPOSALS.  The commission may acquire a telecommunications device,
  65-24  system, or service or an automated information system by using
  65-25  competitive sealed proposals if the commission determines by rule
  65-26  that competitive sealed bidding and informal competitive bidding
  65-27  are not practical or are disadvantageous to the state.  (V.A.C.S.
   66-1  Art.  601b, Sec. 3.022(a) (part).)
   66-2        Sec. 2157.122.  SOLICITATION OF PROPOSALS; PUBLIC NOTICE.
   66-3  The commission shall:
   66-4              (1)  solicit proposals under this subchapter by a
   66-5  request for proposals; and
   66-6              (2)  give public notice of the request in the manner
   66-7  provided for requests for bids under Subchapter B, Chapter 2156.
   66-8  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.022(b).)
   66-9        Sec. 2157.123.  OPENING AND FILING PROPOSALS; PUBLIC
  66-10  INSPECTION.  (a)  The commission shall avoid disclosing the
  66-11  contents of each proposal on opening the proposal and during
  66-12  negotiations with competing offerors.
  66-13        (b)  The commission shall file each proposal in a register of
  66-14  proposals, which, after a contract is awarded, is open for public
  66-15  inspection unless the register contains information that is
  66-16  excepted from disclosure as an open record under Subchapter C,
  66-17  Chapter 552.  (V.A.C.S.  Art. 601b, Sec. 3.022(c).)
  66-18        Sec. 2157.124.  DISCUSSION AND REVISION OF PROPOSAL.  (a)  As
  66-19  provided by a request for proposals and under commission rules, the
  66-20  commission may discuss an acceptable or potentially acceptable
  66-21  proposal with an offeror to assess the offeror's ability to meet
  66-22  the solicitation requirements and shall invite a requisitioning
  66-23  agency to participate in discussions conducted under this section.
  66-24        (b)  After receiving a proposal but before making an award,
  66-25  the commission may permit an offeror to revise a proposal to obtain
  66-26  the best final offer.
  66-27        (c)  The commission may not disclose information derived from
   67-1  a proposal submitted by a competing offeror in conducting
   67-2  discussions under this section.
   67-3        (d)  The commission shall provide each offeror an equal
   67-4  opportunity to discuss and revise proposals.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b,
   67-5  Secs. 3.022(d), (e).)
   67-6        Sec. 2157.125.  CONTRACT AWARD; FACTORS CONSIDERED.  (a)  The
   67-7  commission shall make a written award of a purchase or lease to the
   67-8  offeror whose proposal under this subchapter is the most
   67-9  advantageous to the state, considering price and the evaluation
  67-10  factors in the request for proposals.
  67-11        (b)  The commission shall refuse all offers if no offer
  67-12  submitted is acceptable.
  67-13        (c)  In determining whether a proposal under this subchapter
  67-14  is most advantageous to the state, the commission shall consider
  67-15  factors including:
  67-16              (1)  the installation cost;
  67-17              (2)  the overall life of the system or equipment;
  67-18              (3)  the cost of acquisition, operation, and
  67-19  maintenance of hardware included with, associated with, or required
  67-20  for the system or equipment during the state's ownership or lease;
  67-21              (4)  the cost of acquisition, operation, and
  67-22  maintenance of software included with, associated with, or required
  67-23  for the system or equipment during the state's ownership or lease;
  67-24              (5)  the estimated cost of supplies;
  67-25              (6)  the estimated cost of employee training;
  67-26              (7)  the estimated cost of necessary additional
  67-27  permanent employees; and
   68-1              (8)  the estimated increase in employee productivity.
   68-2        (d)  The commission shall state in writing in the contract
   68-3  file  the reasons for making an award.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.
   68-4  3.022(f).)
   68-5        Sec. 2157.126.  RULES.  The commission shall adopt rules
   68-6  necessary or convenient to perform its responsibilities regarding
   68-7  requests for proposals under this subchapter and shall request
   68-8  assistance from other state agencies as needed.  (V.A.C.S.
   68-9  Art. 601b, Sec. 3.022(g).)
  68-10          (Sections 2157.127-2157.180 reserved for expansion)
  68-11       SUBCHAPTER D.  PREAPPROVED CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
  68-12        Sec. 2157.181.  PREAPPROVED CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
  68-13  (a)  The commission, with the concurrence of the Department of
  68-14  Information Resources, may negotiate with vendors preapproved terms
  68-15  and conditions to be included in contracts relating to the purchase
  68-16  or lease of a telecommunication device, system, or service, or an
  68-17  automated information system awarded to a vendor by a state agency.
  68-18        (b)  The commission and the department must agree to the
  68-19  wording of preapproved terms and conditions negotiated with a
  68-20  vendor.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.024(a).)
  68-21        Sec. 2157.182.  VALIDITY OF PREAPPROVED TERMS AND CONDITIONS;
  68-22  RENEGOTIATION.  (a)  Preapproved terms and conditions to which a
  68-23  vendor, the commission, and the Department of Information Resources
  68-24  agree are valid for two years after the date of the agreement and
  68-25  must provide that the terms and conditions are to be renegotiated
  68-26  before the end of the two years.
  68-27        (b)  The commission and the Department of Information
   69-1  Resources jointly shall establish procedures to ensure that terms
   69-2  and conditions are renegotiated before they expire in a contract
   69-3  between the vendor and a state agency.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.
   69-4  3.024(b).)
   69-5        Sec. 2157.183.  PREAPPROVED TERM OR CONDITION PART OF
   69-6  CONTRACT; CHANGE OF TERM OR CONDITION.  (a)  Preapproved terms and
   69-7  conditions must be part of any contract between a state agency and
   69-8  a vendor that has agreed to them.
   69-9        (b)  A preapproved term or condition that is changed remains
  69-10  valid for an existing contract of which it is part but must be
  69-11  renegotiated before it may be part of another or a renewed
  69-12  contract.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.024(c).)
  69-13        Sec. 2157.184.  NOTIFICATION OF STATE AGENCIES AND VENDORS.
  69-14  The commission and the Department of Information Resources jointly
  69-15  shall establish procedures to notify state agencies and potential
  69-16  vendors of the provisions of this subchapter regarding preapproved
  69-17  terms and conditions.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.  3.024(d).)
  69-18       CHAPTER 2158.  PURCHASING:  MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS FOR
  69-19                PURCHASE OF CERTAIN GOODS AND SERVICES
  69-20            SUBCHAPTER A.  PURCHASE OF PASSENGER VEHICLES
  69-21  Sec. 2158.001.  WHEELBASE AND HORSEPOWER RESTRICTIONS
  69-22  Sec. 2158.002.  VEHICLES USING ALTERNATIVE FUELS
  69-23  Sec. 2158.003.  PERCENTAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES
  69-24                    CAPABLE OF USING ALTERNATIVE FUELS;
  69-25                    PROGRAM REVIEW
  69-26  Sec. 2158.004.  DETERMINATION OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS
  69-27                    PROGRAM PARAMETERS
   70-1  Sec. 2158.005.  COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE SAFETY
   70-2                    STANDARDS
   70-3  Sec. 2158.006.  WHEN VEHICLE CONSIDERED CAPABLE OF USING
   70-4                    ALTERNATIVE FUELS
   70-5          (Sections 2158.007-2158.060 reserved for expansion)
   70-6               SUBCHAPTER B.  CONTRACT FOR PRINTING LAWS
   70-7  Sec. 2158.061.  AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PRINTING LAWS
   70-8  Sec. 2158.062.  CONTRACT FOR PRINTING LAWS:  TERMS AND
   70-9                    CONDITIONS
  70-10  Sec. 2158.063.  CONTRACT FOR PRINTING LAWS:  PROOFREADING;
  70-11                    ERRORS AND OMISSIONS
  70-12  Sec. 2158.064.  CONTRACT FOR PRINTING LAWS:  DIRECTION
  70-13                    OF SECRETARY OF STATE; DELIVERY OF
  70-14                    COPY
  70-15  Sec. 2158.065.  DISTRIBUTION OF PRINTED LAWS
  70-16          (Sections 2158.066-2158.120 reserved for expansion)
  70-17         SUBCHAPTER C.  OTHER CONTRACTS FOR PRINTING SERVICES
  70-18  Sec. 2158.121.  PROHIBITION APPLICABLE TO OTHER PRINTING
  70-19                    CONTRACTS;  OFFENSE; PENALTY
  70-20  Sec. 2158.122.  EXCEPTION TO PROHIBITION
  70-21  Sec. 2158.123.  STATE PRINTING CONTRACTS
  70-22          (Sections 2158.124-2158.180 reserved for expansion)
  70-23              SUBCHAPTER D.  PURCHASE OF ELECTRICAL ITEMS
  70-24  Sec. 2158.181.  SAFETY STANDARDS FOR ELECTRICAL ITEMS
  70-25          (Sections 2158.182-2158.240 reserved for expansion)
  70-26                   SUBCHAPTER E.  RECYCLED PRODUCTS
  70-27  Sec. 2158.241.  INTERSTATE COMPACTS AND COOPERATIVE
   71-1                    AGREEMENTS FOR PROCURING RECYCLED
   71-2                    PRODUCTS
   71-3               CHAPTER 2158.  PURCHASING:  MISCELLANEOUS
   71-4         PROVISIONS FOR PURCHASE OF CERTAIN GOODS AND SERVICES
   71-5             SUBCHAPTER A.  PURCHASE OF PASSENGER VEHICLES
   71-6        Sec. 2158.001.  WHEELBASE AND HORSEPOWER RESTRICTIONS.  (a)
   71-7  A state agency may not purchase or lease a vehicle designed or used
   71-8  primarily for the transportation of individuals, including a
   71-9  station wagon, that has a wheelbase longer than 113 inches or that
  71-10  has more than 160 SAE net horsepower.  The vehicle may have a
  71-11  wheelbase of up to 116 inches or SAE net horsepower of up to 280 if
  71-12  the vehicle will be converted so that it is capable of using
  71-13  compressed natural gas or another alternative fuel that results in
  71-14  comparably lower emissions of oxides of nitrogen, volatile organic
  71-15  compounds, carbon monoxide, or particulates.  This exception to the
  71-16  wheelbase and horsepower limitations applies to a state agency
  71-17  regardless of the size of the agency's vehicle fleet.
  71-18        (b)  The wheelbase and horsepower limitations prescribed by
  71-19  Subsection (a) do not apply to the purchase or lease of:
  71-20              (1)  a vehicle to be used primarily for criminal law
  71-21  enforcement;
  71-22              (2)  a bus, motorcycle, pickup, van, truck, three-wheel
  71-23  vehicle, or tractor; or
  71-24              (3)  an ambulance.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.29(a),
  71-25  as amended  Chs.  20, 684, Acts 73rd Leg., R.S., 1993.)
  71-26        Sec. 2158.002.  VEHICLES USING ALTERNATIVE FUELS.  (a)  A
  71-27  state agency operating a fleet of more than 15 vehicles, excluding
   72-1  law enforcement and emergency vehicles, may not purchase or lease a
   72-2  motor vehicle unless that vehicle is capable of using compressed
   72-3  natural gas or other alternative fuels that result in comparably
   72-4  lower emissions of oxides of nitrogen, volatile organic compounds,
   72-5  carbon monoxide, particulates, or a combination of those
   72-6  substances.
   72-7        (b)  A state agency may obtain equipment or refueling
   72-8  facilities necessary to operate vehicles using compressed natural
   72-9  gas or other alternative fuels:
  72-10              (1)  by purchase or lease as authorized by law;
  72-11              (2)  by gift or loan of the equipment or facilities; or
  72-12              (3)  by gift or loan of the equipment or facilities or
  72-13  by another arrangement under a service contract for the supply of
  72-14  compressed natural gas or other alternative fuels.
  72-15        (c)  If the equipment or facilities are donated, loaned, or
  72-16  provided through another arrangement with the supplier of
  72-17  compressed natural gas or other alternative fuels, the supplier is
  72-18  entitled to recoup its actual cost of donating, loaning, or
  72-19  providing the equipment or facilities through its fuel charges
  72-20  under the supply contract.
  72-21        (d)  The commission may waive the requirements of this
  72-22  section for a state agency on receipt of certification supported by
  72-23  evidence acceptable to the commission that:
  72-24              (1)  the agency's vehicles will be operating primarily
  72-25  in an area in which neither the agency nor a supplier has or can
  72-26  reasonably be expected to establish a central refueling station for
  72-27  compressed natural gas or other alternative fuels; or
   73-1              (2)  the agency is unable to obtain equipment or
   73-2  refueling facilities necessary to operate vehicles using compressed
   73-3  natural gas or other alternative fuels at a projected cost that is
   73-4  reasonably expected to be no greater than the net costs of
   73-5  continued use of traditional gasoline or diesel fuels measured over
   73-6  the expected useful life of the equipment or facilities supplied.
   73-7  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.29(b).)
   73-8        Sec. 2158.003.  PERCENTAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES CAPABLE
   73-9  OF USING ALTERNATIVE FUELS; PROGRAM REVIEW.  (a)  Not later than
  73-10  September 1, 1996, a state agency that operates a fleet of more
  73-11  than 15 motor vehicles, excluding law enforcement and emergency
  73-12  vehicles, shall have a fleet consisting of vehicles of which at
  73-13  least 50 percent are capable of using compressed natural gas or
  73-14  other alternative fuels.
  73-15        (b)  The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission shall
  73-16  review the alternative fuel use program established by this
  73-17  subchapter by December 31, 1996.  If the Texas Natural Resource
  73-18  Conservation Commission determines that the program has been
  73-19  effective in reducing total annual emissions from motor vehicles in
  73-20  the area, then after August 31, 1998, a state agency operating a
  73-21  fleet of more than 15 motor vehicles shall have a fleet consisting
  73-22  of vehicles of which at least 90 percent are capable of using
  73-23  compressed natural gas or other alternative fuels.
  73-24        (c)  The commission shall support the Texas Natural Resource
  73-25  Conservation Commission in collecting reasonable information needed
  73-26  to determine the air quality benefits from use of alternative fuels
  73-27  at affected agencies.
   74-1        (d)  A state agency in its annual financial report to the
   74-2  legislature shall report its progress in achieving the percentage
   74-3  requirements of this section by itemizing:
   74-4              (1)  purchases, leases, and conversions of motor
   74-5  vehicles; and
   74-6              (2)  usage of compressed natural gas or other
   74-7  alternative fuels.
   74-8        (e)  A state agency may meet the percentage requirements of
   74-9  this section through purchase of new vehicles or the conversion of
  74-10  existing vehicles, in accordance with federal and state
  74-11  requirements and applicable safety laws, to use the alternative
  74-12  fuels.
  74-13        (f)  The commission may reduce a percentage specified by this
  74-14  section or waive the requirements of this section for a state
  74-15  agency on receipt of certification supported by evidence acceptable
  74-16  to the commission that:
  74-17              (1)  the agency's vehicles will be operating primarily
  74-18  in an area in which neither the agency nor a supplier has or can
  74-19  reasonably be expected to establish a central refueling station for
  74-20  compressed natural gas or other alternative fuels; or
  74-21              (2)  the agency is unable to obtain equipment or
  74-22  refueling facilities necessary to operate vehicles using compressed
  74-23  natural gas or other alternative fuels at a projected cost that is
  74-24  reasonably expected to be no greater than the net costs of
  74-25  continued use of traditional gasoline or diesel fuels measured over
  74-26  the expected useful life of the equipment or facilities supplied.
  74-27  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs. 3.29(c), (d) (part), (e).)
   75-1        Sec. 2158.004.  DETERMINATION OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS PROGRAM
   75-2  PARAMETERS.  In developing the compressed natural gas or other
   75-3  alternative fuel use program, the commission should work with state
   75-4  agency fleet operators, vehicle manufacturers and converters, fuel
   75-5  distributors, and others to determine the vehicles to be covered,
   75-6  taking into consideration:
   75-7              (1)  range;
   75-8              (2)  specialty uses;
   75-9              (3)  fuel availability;
  75-10              (4)  vehicle manufacturing and conversion capability;
  75-11              (5)  safety;
  75-12              (6)  resale values; and
  75-13              (7)  other relevant factors.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.
  75-14  3.29(d) (part).)
  75-15        Sec. 2158.005.  COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE SAFETY STANDARDS.
  75-16  In purchasing, leasing, maintaining, or converting vehicles for use
  75-17  with compressed natural gas or other alternative fuels, the
  75-18  commission shall comply with all applicable safety standards
  75-19  adopted by the United States Department of Transportation and the
  75-20  Railroad Commission of Texas.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.29(f).)
  75-21        Sec. 2158.006.  WHEN VEHICLE CONSIDERED CAPABLE OF USING
  75-22  ALTERNATIVE FUELS.  In this subchapter, a vehicle is considered to
  75-23  be capable of using compressed natural gas or other alternative
  75-24  fuels if the vehicle is capable of using those fuels either in its
  75-25  original equipment engine or in an engine that has been converted
  75-26  to use those fuels.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.29(g) (part).)
  75-27          (Sections 2158.007-2158.060 reserved for expansion)
   76-1               SUBCHAPTER B.  CONTRACT FOR PRINTING LAWS
   76-2        Sec. 2158.061.  AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PRINTING LAWS.  (a)
   76-3  The commission shall, at the beginning of each regular session of
   76-4  the legislature, award a contract for printing the general and
   76-5  special laws and resolutions passed by a regular or special session
   76-6  of that legislature.
   76-7        (b)  The commission shall prepare the contract as a separate
   76-8  contract from all other public printing contracts.  (V.A.C.S.
   76-9  Art. 601b, Sec.  3.25(a) (part).)
  76-10        Sec. 2158.062.  CONTRACT FOR PRINTING LAWS:  TERMS AND
  76-11  CONDITIONS.  (a)  The commission shall include in the contract for
  76-12  printing laws penalties that assure delivery of the printed laws by
  76-13  the time provided in the contract.
  76-14        (b)  The printer shall begin delivery of completed books in a
  76-15  reasonable time after printing is completed and binding is started.
  76-16  The commission shall state the time limit in the commission's call
  76-17  for bids.
  76-18        (c)  On the commission's order, the printer shall print
  76-19  general and special laws in separate volumes.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b,
  76-20  Sec. 3.25(a) (part).)
  76-21        Sec. 2158.063.  CONTRACT FOR PRINTING LAWS:  PROOFREADING;
  76-22  ERRORS AND OMISSIONS.  (a)  In the contract for printing laws, the
  76-23  commission shall require the printer to:
  76-24              (1)  proofread and correct proofs before submitting
  76-25  them to the state; and
  76-26              (2)  set out in the first volume of the general and
  76-27  special laws passed by each legislature, immediately preceding the
   77-1  laws, a section containing corrections of errors or omissions made
   77-2  in the publication of the general and special laws of preceding
   77-3  legislatures.
   77-4        (b)  The contract term required by Subsection (a)(2) may not
   77-5  require the printer to set out an error or omission in a law passed
   77-6  in a legislative session ending more than five years before the
   77-7  date of the call for bids for the contract.
   77-8        (c)  The secretary of state shall provide the printer with
   77-9  the list of errors and omissions and appropriate corrections on or
  77-10  before the date provided by Section 2158.064 for furnishing the
  77-11  printer a copy of the laws and resolutions passed at the first
  77-12  session of each legislature.
  77-13        (d)  The comptroller may not issue a warrant to the printer
  77-14  in payment for the printing of the laws and resolutions until the
  77-15  printer, if an individual, or the vice president, secretary, or
  77-16  manager if the printer is a corporation, partnership, or
  77-17  association, executes a sworn affidavit verifying compliance with
  77-18  Section 2158.062 and this section.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.
  77-19  3.25(b).)
  77-20        Sec. 2158.064.  CONTRACT FOR PRINTING LAWS:  DIRECTION OF
  77-21  SECRETARY OF STATE; DELIVERY OF COPY.  (a)  The secretary of state
  77-22  shall direct the compilation and printing of laws and resolutions.
  77-23        (b)  Not later than the 26th day, excluding Sundays, after
  77-24  the date the legislature adjourns, the secretary of state shall
  77-25  furnish the printer all copy for the laws and resolutions, with
  77-26  delivery of the first copy to the printer beginning as bills are
  77-27  signed by the governor.
   78-1        (c)  The secretary of state shall deliver copy for the index
   78-2  to the printer not later than the fifth day after the date the
   78-3  printer has furnished all page proofs of the laws to the secretary
   78-4  of state.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.  3.25(c).)
   78-5        Sec. 2158.065.  DISTRIBUTION OF PRINTED LAWS.  The secretary
   78-6  of state shall distribute the printed laws of each session of the
   78-7  legislature as follows:
   78-8              (1)  one copy each to:
   78-9                    (A)  the governor;
  78-10                    (B)  the lieutenant governor;
  78-11                    (C)  the speaker of the house of representatives;
  78-12                    (D)  each court of appeals; and
  78-13                    (E)  each county law library;
  78-14              (2)  10 copies to the Texas Legislative Council;
  78-15              (3)  15 copies to the Legislative Reference Library;
  78-16              (4)  30 copies to the State Law Library; and
  78-17              (5)  60 copies to the Texas State Library.  (V.A.C.S.
  78-18  Art. 601b, Sec.  3.25(d).)
  78-19          (Sections 2158.066-2158.120 reserved for expansion)
  78-20         SUBCHAPTER C.  OTHER CONTRACTS FOR PRINTING SERVICES
  78-21        Sec. 2158.121.  PROHIBITION APPLICABLE TO OTHER PRINTING
  78-22  CONTRACTS; OFFENSE; PENALTY.  (a)  Except as otherwise provided by
  78-23  a contract or agreement with the state authorized by this
  78-24  subchapter, a person doing printing under contract for the state
  78-25  commits an offense if the person reproduces, prints, prepares,
  78-26  sells, or furnishes the printing or printed matter, a reprint,
  78-27  reproduction, or copy of the printing or printed matter, or a
   79-1  plate, type, mat, cut, or engraving from which the printing
   79-2  contract was executed, in an amount other than that agreed to be
   79-3  printed and furnished to the state under the contract.
   79-4        (b)  An offense under this section is a misdemeanor
   79-5  punishable by:
   79-6              (1)  a fine of not less than $100 or more than $1,000;
   79-7  and
   79-8              (2)  confinement in jail for not more than 30 days if
   79-9  the offender is an individual.
  79-10        (c)  Conviction of an agent or employee under this section
  79-11  does not bar conviction of a principal.
  79-12        (d)  This subchapter does not apply to the printing and sale
  79-13  to the public of copies of the general and special laws by the
  79-14  printer of the laws under a contract authorized by Subchapter B.
  79-15  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs. 3.25(e); 3.26(a), (d).)
  79-16        Sec. 2158.122.  EXCEPTION TO PROHIBITION.  (a)  On consent of
  79-17  the commission and the governor, a person may print extra copies of
  79-18  matter printed under a state contract and sell the copies at a
  79-19  price fixed by the commission if in the opinion of the commission
  79-20  and the governor the printed matter should be distributed in this
  79-21  manner for the benefit of the public.
  79-22        (b)  A contract for the printing and sale of extra copies
  79-23  under this section must be approved by the attorney general.
  79-24  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.26(c).)
  79-25        Sec. 2158.123.  STATE PRINTING CONTRACTS.  In this chapter
  79-26  and Chapters 2155-2157, printing is considered to be performed for
  79-27  the state if the printing is done under contract for:
   80-1              (1)  the legislature, including either house of the
   80-2  legislature;
   80-3              (2)  a state department, board, or commission;
   80-4              (3)  a court;
   80-5              (4)  an officer or agent of the state; or
   80-6              (5)  the state.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.26(b).)
   80-7          (Sections 2158.124-2158.180 reserved for expansion)
   80-8              SUBCHAPTER D.  PURCHASE OF ELECTRICAL ITEMS
   80-9        Sec. 2158.181.  SAFETY STANDARDS FOR ELECTRICAL ITEMS.  The
  80-10  commission or another state agency may not purchase an electrical
  80-11  item unless the item meets applicable safety standards of the
  80-12  federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration.  (V.A.C.S.
  80-13  Art. 601b, Sec. 3.32.)
  80-14          (Sections 2158.182-2158.240 reserved for expansion)
  80-15                   SUBCHAPTER E.  RECYCLED PRODUCTS
  80-16        Sec. 2158.241.  INTERSTATE COMPACTS AND COOPERATIVE
  80-17  AGREEMENTS FOR PROCURING RECYCLED PRODUCTS.  The commission shall
  80-18  enter into compacts and cooperative agreements with other states
  80-19  and government entities for procuring products made of recycled
  80-20  materials.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 11.07.)
  80-21              (Chapters 2159-2160 reserved for expansion)
  80-22         CHAPTER 2161.  HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES
  80-23                  SUBCHAPTER A.  GENERAL PROVISIONS
  80-24  Sec. 2161.001.  DEFINITIONS
  80-25  Sec. 2161.002.  COMMISSION ADMINISTRATION; COMPTROLLER
  80-26                    ASSISTANCE
  80-27         (Sections 2161.003-2161.060 reserved for expansion)
   81-1        SUBCHAPTER B.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSION
   81-2  Sec. 2161.061.  CERTIFICATION OF HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED
   81-3                    BUSINESSES
   81-4  Sec. 2161.062.  ASSISTANCE TO HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED
   81-5                    BUSINESSES
   81-6  Sec. 2161.063.  ASSISTING STATE AGENCIES
   81-7  Sec. 2161.064.  DIRECTORY
   81-8         (Sections 2161.065-2161.120 reserved for expansion)
   81-9          SUBCHAPTER C.  PLANNING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
  81-10  Sec. 2161.121.  COMMISSION REPORT OF CONTRACTS AWARDED TO
  81-11                    HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES
  81-12  Sec. 2161.122.  INFORMATION GATHERING BY STATE AGENCY
  81-13  Sec. 2161.123.  STRATEGIC PLANNING
  81-14  Sec. 2161.124.  STATE AGENCY PROGRESS REPORTS
  81-15  Sec. 2161.125.  CATEGORIZATION BY SEX, RACE, AND ETHNICITY
  81-16         (Sections 2161.126-2161.180 reserved for expansion)
  81-17                   SUBCHAPTER D.  PURCHASING GOALS
  81-18  Sec. 2161.181.  GOALS FOR PURCHASES OF GOODS AND SERVICES
  81-19  Sec. 2161.182.  GOALS FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
  81-20  Sec. 2161.183.  ESTIMATE OF EXPECTED CONTRACT AWARDS
  81-21         (Sections 2161.184-2161.230 reserved for expansion)
  81-22                        SUBCHAPTER E.  PENALTY
  81-23  Sec. 2161.231.  PENALTY
  81-24         CHAPTER 2161.  HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES
  81-25                   SUBCHAPTER A.  GENERAL PROVISIONS
  81-26        Sec. 2161.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
  81-27              (1)  "Goods" means supplies, materials, or equipment.
   82-1              (2)  "Historically underutilized business" means:
   82-2                    (A)  a corporation formed for the purpose of
   82-3  making a profit in which 51 percent or more of all classes of the
   82-4  shares of stock or other equitable securities are owned by one or
   82-5  more socially disadvantaged persons who have a proportionate
   82-6  interest and actively participate in the corporation's control,
   82-7  operation, and management;
   82-8                    (B)  a sole proprietorship created for the
   82-9  purpose of making a profit that is completely owned, operated, and
  82-10  controlled by a socially disadvantaged person;
  82-11                    (C)  a partnership formed for the purpose of
  82-12  making a profit in which 51 percent or more of the assets and
  82-13  interest in the partnership are owned by one or more socially
  82-14  disadvantaged persons who have a proportionate interest and
  82-15  actively participate in the partnership's control, operation, and
  82-16  management;
  82-17                    (D)  a joint venture in which each entity in the
  82-18  venture is a historically underutilized business, as determined
  82-19  under another paragraph of this subdivision; or
  82-20                    (E)  a supplier contract between a historically
  82-21  underutilized business as determined under another paragraph of
  82-22  this subdivision and a prime contractor under which the
  82-23  historically underutilized business is directly involved in the
  82-24  manufacture or distribution of the goods or otherwise warehouses
  82-25  and ships the goods.
  82-26              (3)  "Socially disadvantaged person" means a person who
  82-27  is socially disadvantaged because of the person's identification as
   83-1  a member of a certain group, including Black Americans, Hispanic
   83-2  Americans, women, Asian Pacific Americans, and Native Americans,
   83-3  and who has suffered the effects of discriminatory practices or
   83-4  other similar insidious circumstances over which the person has no
   83-5  control.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 1.02(3); New.)
   83-6        Sec. 2161.002.  COMMISSION ADMINISTRATION; COMPTROLLER
   83-7  ASSISTANCE.  (a)  To administer Subchapters B and C, the commission
   83-8  may:
   83-9              (1)  require information from a state agency; and
  83-10              (2)  adopt rules.
  83-11        (b)  The comptroller shall provide information to the
  83-12  commission that will assist the commission in performing its duties
  83-13  under Subchapters B and C.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 1.03(c)
  83-14  (part).)
  83-15          (Sections 2161.003-2161.060 reserved for expansion)
  83-16        SUBCHAPTER B.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSION
  83-17        Sec. 2161.061.  CERTIFICATION OF HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED
  83-18  BUSINESSES.  (a)  The commission shall certify historically
  83-19  underutilized businesses.
  83-20        (b)  As one of its certification procedures, the commission
  83-21  may:
  83-22              (1)  approve a municipal program that certifies
  83-23  historically underutilized businesses under substantially the same
  83-24  definition used by Section 2161.001; and
  83-25              (2)  certify a business certified under the municipal
  83-26  program as a historically underutilized business under this
  83-27  chapter.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 1.03(a).)
   84-1        Sec. 2161.062.  ASSISTANCE TO HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED
   84-2  BUSINESSES.  (a)  The commission shall seek the advice of the
   84-3  governor, legislature, and state agencies in identifying and
   84-4  developing opportunities for historically underutilized businesses.
   84-5        (b)  The commission shall offer historically underutilized
   84-6  businesses assistance and training regarding state procurement
   84-7  procedures.
   84-8        (c)  The commission shall advise historically underutilized
   84-9  businesses of available state contracts and shall advise
  84-10  historically underutilized businesses to apply for registration on
  84-11  the commission's master bidders list.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs.
  84-12  1.03(i), (j).)
  84-13        Sec. 2161.063.  ASSISTING STATE AGENCIES.  (a)  The
  84-14  commission shall encourage state agencies to use historically
  84-15  underutilized businesses by:
  84-16              (1)  working with state agencies to establish a
  84-17  statewide policy for increasing the use of historically
  84-18  underutilized businesses;
  84-19              (2)  assisting state agencies in seeking historically
  84-20  underutilized businesses capable of supplying required goods or
  84-21  services;
  84-22              (3)  assisting state agencies in identifying and
  84-23  advising historically underutilized businesses on the types of
  84-24  goods and services the agencies need; and
  84-25              (4)  assisting state agencies in increasing the amount
  84-26  of business placed with historically underutilized businesses.
  84-27        (b)  The commission shall assist the Texas Department of
   85-1  Commerce in performing the department's duties under Section
   85-2  481.103.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs. 1.03(o), (p).)
   85-3        Sec. 2161.064.  DIRECTORY.  (a)  The commission shall
   85-4  compile, in the most cost-efficient form, a directory of businesses
   85-5  certified as historically underutilized businesses under Section
   85-6  2161.061.
   85-7        (b)  The commission at least semiannually shall update the
   85-8  directory and provide a copy of the directory to each state agency.
   85-9        (c)  Depending on the needs of a state agency, the commission
  85-10  shall provide access to the directory electronically or in another
  85-11  form.
  85-12        (d)  The commission shall provide a copy of the directory to
  85-13  every municipality in January and July of each year.  On request,
  85-14  the commission shall make the directory available to other local
  85-15  governments and the public.
  85-16        (e)  A state agency, including the commission, shall use the
  85-17  directory in determining awards of state purchasing and public
  85-18  works contracts.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs. 1.03(b), (e) as added
  85-19  Sec. 8, Ch. 749, Acts 73rd Leg., R.S., 1993.)
  85-20          (Sections 2161.065-2161.120 reserved for expansion)
  85-21          SUBCHAPTER C.  PLANNING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
  85-22        Sec. 2161.121.  COMMISSION REPORT OF CONTRACTS AWARDED TO
  85-23  HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES.  (a)  The commission shall
  85-24  prepare a consolidated report that:
  85-25              (1)  includes the number and dollar amount of contracts
  85-26  awarded and paid to historically underutilized businesses certified
  85-27  by the commission; and
   86-1              (2)  analyzes the relative level of opportunity for
   86-2  historically underutilized businesses for various categories of
   86-3  acquired goods and services.
   86-4        (b)  Each state agency shall send to the commission
   86-5  information required by Section 2161.122 and the commission for the
   86-6  preparation of the commission's report not later than March 15 and
   86-7  September 15 of each year.
   86-8        (c)  The commission shall base its report on the compilation
   86-9  and analysis of reports received under Subsection (b) and
  86-10  information received from the comptroller.
  86-11        (d)  The commission shall send on April 15 of each year a
  86-12  report on the previous six-month period to the joint committee
  86-13  charged with monitoring the implementation of the historically
  86-14  underutilized business goals.
  86-15        (e)  The commission shall send on October 15 of each year a
  86-16  report on the preceding fiscal year to the presiding officer of
  86-17  each house of the legislature, the members of the legislature, and
  86-18  the joint committee.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs. 1.03(c) (part),
  86-19  (h).)
  86-20        Sec. 2161.122.  INFORMATION GATHERING BY STATE AGENCY.  (a)
  86-21  To ensure accuracy in reporting, a state agency shall maintain and
  86-22  compile monthly information relating to the use by the agency and
  86-23  each of its operating divisions of historically underutilized
  86-24  businesses, including information regarding subcontractors and
  86-25  suppliers required by Subsection (b).
  86-26        (b)  A contractor or supplier awarded a contract by a state
  86-27  agency shall report to the agency the identity of each historically
   87-1  underutilized business to whom the contractor or supplier awarded a
   87-2  subcontract for the purchase of goods or services.
   87-3        (c)  A state agency participating in a group purchasing
   87-4  program under Section 2155.140 shall send to the commission in the
   87-5  agency's report under Section 2161.121 a separate list of purchases
   87-6  from historically underutilized businesses that are made through
   87-7  the group purchasing program, including the dollar amount of each
   87-8  purchase allocated to the reporting agency.
   87-9        (d)  A state agency's report is a record of the agency's
  87-10  purchases for which the agency selected the vendor.  If the vendor
  87-11  was selected by the commission as part of its state contract
  87-12  program, the commission shall include the purchase in the
  87-13  commission's report of its own purchases unless the commission made
  87-14  a sole source purchase for the agency under Section 2155.067.  The
  87-15  state agency for which the purchase was made shall report the
  87-16  selection of the vendor on its report as if the agency selected the
  87-17  vendor when the agency drew specifications for goods or services
  87-18  that are proprietary to one vendor.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs.
  87-19  1.03(d), (e) as added Sec. 3, Ch.  684, Acts 73rd Leg., R.S., 1993,
  87-20  (f), (k).)
  87-21        Sec. 2161.123.  STRATEGIC PLANNING.  (a)  Each state agency,
  87-22  including the commission, shall prepare as part of its strategic
  87-23  plan under Chapter 2056 a written plan for increasing the agency's
  87-24  use of historically underutilized businesses in purchasing and
  87-25  public works contracting.
  87-26        (b)  The plan must include:
  87-27              (1)  a policy or mission statement relating to
   88-1  increasing the use of historically underutilized businesses by the
   88-2  state agency;
   88-3              (2)  goals to be met by the agency in carrying out the
   88-4  policy or mission; and
   88-5              (3)  specific programs to be conducted by the agency to
   88-6  meet the goals stated in the plan, including a specific program to
   88-7  encourage contractors to use historically underutilized businesses
   88-8  as partners and subcontractors.
   88-9        (c)  On request, the commission shall provide technical
  88-10  assistance to a state agency that is preparing its plan.  (V.A.C.S.
  88-11  Art. 601b, Sec. 1.03(l).)
  88-12        Sec. 2161.124.  STATE AGENCY PROGRESS REPORTS.  (a)  Each
  88-13  state agency, including the commission, shall prepare a report for
  88-14  each fiscal year documenting progress under its plan for increasing
  88-15  use of historically underutilized businesses.
  88-16        (b)  The commission, in cooperation with the state auditor,
  88-17  shall develop a standard form for the report.
  88-18        (c)  The state agency shall file the report with the
  88-19  governor, lieutenant governor, and the speaker of the house of
  88-20  representatives not later than December 31 of each year.  (V.A.C.S.
  88-21  Art. 601b, Secs. 1.03(m), (n).)
  88-22        Sec. 2161.125.  CATEGORIZATION BY SEX, RACE, AND ETHNICITY.
  88-23  The commission, in cooperation with the comptroller and each state
  88-24  agency reporting under this subchapter, shall categorize each
  88-25  historically underutilized business included in a report under this
  88-26  subchapter by sex, race, and ethnicity.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.
  88-27  1.03(g).)
   89-1          (Sections 2161.126-2161.180 reserved for expansion)
   89-2                    SUBCHAPTER D.  PURCHASING GOALS
   89-3        Sec. 2161.181.  GOALS FOR PURCHASES OF GOODS AND SERVICES.  A
   89-4  state agency, including the commission, shall make a good faith
   89-5  effort to assist historically underutilized businesses to receive
   89-6  not less than 30 percent of the total value of all contract awards
   89-7  for the purchase of goods or services that the agency expects to
   89-8  make during a fiscal year.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 3.10(b)
   89-9  (part).)
  89-10        Sec. 2161.182.  GOALS FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.  (a)  A
  89-11  state agency that contracts for a construction project, including a
  89-12  project under Section 2166.003, shall make a good faith effort to
  89-13  assist historically underutilized businesses to receive not less
  89-14  than 30 percent of the total value of each construction contract
  89-15  award that the agency expects to make during a fiscal year.
  89-16        (b)  In this section, "project" has the meaning assigned by
  89-17  Section 2166.001.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 5.36 (part); New.)
  89-18        Sec. 2161.183.  ESTIMATE OF EXPECTED CONTRACT AWARDS.  (a)
  89-19  Not later than the 60th day of its fiscal year, a state agency,
  89-20  including the commission:
  89-21              (1)  shall estimate the total value of contract awards
  89-22  the agency expects to make for that fiscal year that are subject to
  89-23  Section 2161.181; and
  89-24              (2)  shall estimate the total value of contract awards
  89-25  the agency expects to make for that fiscal year under Chapter 2166.
  89-26        (b)  The state agency may revise an estimate as new
  89-27  information requires.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs. 3.10(b) (part),
   90-1  5.36 (part).)
   90-2          (Sections 2161.184-2161.230 reserved for expansion)
   90-3                        SUBCHAPTER E.  PENALTY
   90-4        Sec. 2161.231.  PENALTY.  (a)  A person commits an offense if
   90-5  the person:
   90-6              (1)  intentionally applies as a historically
   90-7  underutilized business for an award of a purchasing contract or
   90-8  public works contract under this subtitle; and
   90-9              (2)  knows the person is not a historically
  90-10  underutilized business.
  90-11        (b)  An offense under this section is a third degree felony.
  90-12  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 1.04.)
  90-13        CHAPTER 2162.  STATE COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVE GOVERNMENT
  90-14                  SUBCHAPTER A.  GENERAL PROVISIONS
  90-15  Sec. 2162.001.  DEFINITION
  90-16  Sec. 2162.002.  COMPETITION, INNOVATION, AND CREATIVITY IN STATE
  90-17                    SERVICES
  90-18         (Sections 2162.003-2162.050 reserved for expansion)
  90-19               SUBCHAPTER B.  ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
  90-20  Sec. 2162.051.  COMPOSITION OF COUNCIL
  90-21  Sec. 2162.052.  MEETINGS
  90-22         (Sections 2162.053-2162.100 reserved for expansion)
  90-23               SUBCHAPTER C.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES
  90-24  Sec. 2162.101.  GENERAL POWERS
  90-25  Sec. 2162.102.  SELECTION OF SERVICE PROVIDER THROUGH
  90-26                    COMPETITION
  90-27  Sec. 2162.103.  COST COMPARISON AND CONTRACT CONSIDERATIONS
   91-1  Sec. 2162.104.  DUTIES OF AFFECTED STATE AGENCIES
   91-2  Sec. 2162.105.  EXEMPTION FROM PURCHASING LAWS
   91-3        CHAPTER 2162.  STATE COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVE GOVERNMENT
   91-4                   SUBCHAPTER A.  GENERAL PROVISIONS
   91-5        Sec. 2162.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "council" means
   91-6  the State Council on Competitive Government.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b,
   91-7  Sec. 15.01(2).)
   91-8        Sec. 2162.002.  COMPETITION, INNOVATION, AND CREATIVITY IN
   91-9  STATE SERVICES.  The state shall encourage competition, innovation,
  91-10  and creativity among service providers to improve the quality of
  91-11  the state's services.  (V.A.C.S.  Art. 601b, Sec. 15.02 (part).)
  91-12          (Sections 2162.003-2162.050 reserved for expansion)
  91-13               SUBCHAPTER B.  ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
  91-14        Sec. 2162.051.  COMPOSITION OF COUNCIL.  (a)  The State
  91-15  Council on Competitive Government consists of the following
  91-16  individuals or the individuals they designate:
  91-17              (1)  the governor;
  91-18              (2)  the lieutenant governor;
  91-19              (3)  the comptroller;
  91-20              (4)  the speaker of the house of representatives;
  91-21              (5)  the commission's presiding officer; and
  91-22              (6)  the commissioner of the Texas Employment
  91-23  Commission representing labor.
  91-24        (b)  The governor is the presiding officer of the council.
  91-25        (c)  If the speaker of the house of representatives is not
  91-26  permitted by the constitution to serve as a voting member of the
  91-27  council, the speaker serves as a nonvoting member.  (V.A.C.S.
   92-1  Art. 601b, Secs. 15.02 (part), 15.03.)
   92-2        Sec. 2162.052.  MEETINGS.  (a)  The council shall meet as
   92-3  often as necessary to perform its duties.
   92-4        (b)  The council is subject to:
   92-5              (1)  the open meetings law, Chapter 551; and
   92-6              (2)  the open records law, Chapter 552.  (V.A.C.S.
   92-7  Art. 601b, Secs. 15.04, 15.10.)
   92-8          (Sections 2162.053-2162.100 reserved for expansion)
   92-9               SUBCHAPTER C.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES
  92-10        Sec. 2162.101.  GENERAL POWERS.  In performing its duties
  92-11  under this chapter, the council may:
  92-12              (1)  adopt a rule governing any aspect of the council's
  92-13  duties or responsibilities;
  92-14              (2)  hold a public hearing or conduct a study; and
  92-15              (3)  consult a private commercial source.  (V.A.C.S.
  92-16  Art. 601b, Sec. 15.06 (part).)
  92-17        Sec. 2162.102.  SELECTION OF SERVICE PROVIDER THROUGH
  92-18  COMPETITION.  (a)  The council shall identify commercially
  92-19  available services being performed by state agencies and study the
  92-20  services to determine if they may be better provided by selecting
  92-21  the service providers through competition with other state agency
  92-22  providers of the services or private commercial sources.
  92-23        (b)  If the council determines that a service identified
  92-24  under Subsection (a) may be better provided by selecting the
  92-25  service provider through competition, the council shall require the
  92-26  state agency providing the service to engage in any process,
  92-27  including competitive bidding, developed by the council to select a
   93-1  service provider through competition with other state agency
   93-2  providers of the service or private commercial sources.
   93-3        (c)  In performing its duties under this chapter, the council
   93-4  may:
   93-5              (1)  require a state agency to conduct a hearing,
   93-6  study, review, or cost estimate, including an agency in-house cost
   93-7  estimate or a management study, concerning any aspect of a service
   93-8  identified under Subsection (a);
   93-9              (2)  develop and require state agencies to use methods
  93-10  to accurately and fairly estimate and account for the cost of
  93-11  providing a service identified under Subsection (a);
  93-12              (3)  require that a service identified under Subsection
  93-13  (a) be submitted to competitive bidding or another process that
  93-14  creates competition with private commercial sources;
  93-15              (4)  prescribe, after consulting affected state
  93-16  agencies, the specifications and conditions of purchase procedures
  93-17  that must be followed by the commission and a state agency or a
  93-18  private commercial source engaged in competitive bidding to provide
  93-19  a service identified under Subsection (a);
  93-20              (5)  award a contract to a state agency providing the
  93-21  service, another state agency, a private commercial source, or a
  93-22  combination of those entities, if the bidder presents the best and
  93-23  most reasonable bid, which is not necessarily the lowest bid; and
  93-24              (6)  determine the terms of a contract for service or
  93-25  interagency contract to provide a service identified under
  93-26  Subsection (a).  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs. 15.01(3), 15.05, 15.06
  93-27  (part).)
   94-1        Sec. 2162.103.  COST COMPARISON AND CONTRACT CONSIDERATIONS.
   94-2  (a)  In comparing the cost of providing a service, the council
   94-3  shall consider the:
   94-4              (1)  cost of supervising the work of a private
   94-5  contractor; and
   94-6              (2)  cost of a state agency's performance of the
   94-7  service, including:
   94-8                    (A)  the costs of the comptroller, treasurer,
   94-9  attorney general, and other support agencies; and
  94-10                    (B)  other indirect costs related to the agency's
  94-11  performance of the service.
  94-12        (b)  A bid or contract must include an analysis of health
  94-13  care benefits, retirement, and workers' compensation insurance for
  94-14  a contractor's employees that are reasonably comparable to the
  94-15  health care benefits, retirement, and workers' compensation
  94-16  insurance of the state.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.  15.07.)
  94-17        Sec. 2162.104.  DUTIES OF AFFECTED STATE AGENCIES.  A state
  94-18  agency shall perform an activity required by the council in
  94-19  performing its duties or exercising its powers under this chapter.
  94-20  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 15.08.)
  94-21        Sec. 2162.105.  EXEMPTION FROM PURCHASING LAWS.  A contract
  94-22  by the council or a decision regarding whether a state agency is
  94-23  required to engage in competitive bidding is exempt from another
  94-24  state law regulating or limiting state purchasing or a purchasing
  94-25  decision.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.  15.09.)
  94-26              (Chapters 2163-2164 reserved for expansion)
  94-27         CHAPTER 2165.  STATE BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND PROPERTY
   95-1   SUBCHAPTER A.  CHARGE AND CONTROL OF STATE BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY
   95-2  Sec. 2165.001.  CUSTODIANSHIP OF STATE PROPERTY
   95-3  Sec. 2165.002.  EXCEPTIONS TO COMMISSION CHARGE AND CONTROL
   95-4  Sec. 2165.003.  ALLOCATION OF SPACE AFFECTING LEGISLATURE
   95-5  Sec. 2165.004.  LEASE OF SPACE TO PUBLIC TENANTS IN CERTAIN
   95-6                    STATE-OWNED BUILDINGS
   95-7  Sec. 2165.005.  NAMING OF STATE BUILDINGS
   95-8          (Sections 2165.006-2165.050 reserved for expansion)
   95-9            SUBCHAPTER B.  POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSION
  95-10  Sec. 2165.051.  INSPECTION OF STATE PROPERTY
  95-11  Sec. 2165.052.  REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT OF STATE BUILDINGS
  95-12  Sec. 2165.053.  MAINTENANCE OF SEWERS AND UTILITY CONDUITS
  95-13  Sec. 2165.054.  PLANS OF STATE BUILDINGS
  95-14  Sec. 2165.055.  REPORT ABOUT IMPROVEMENTS AND REPAIRS
  95-15  Sec. 2165.056.  POWERS IN RELATION TO OTHER AGENCY PROPERTY
  95-16         (Sections 2165.057-2165.100 reserved for expansion)
  95-17                  SUBCHAPTER C.  ALLOCATION OF SPACE
  95-18  Sec. 2165.101.  APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER
  95-19  Sec. 2165.102.  COMMISSION STANDARDS FOR SPACE
  95-20  Sec. 2165.103.  CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT BOARD STANDARDS
  95-21  Sec. 2165.104.  SPACE USE STUDY; LIMITATION ON ALLOCATION OF
  95-22                    SPACE
  95-23  Sec. 2165.105.  STATE AGENCY REQUEST FOR SPACE; COMMISSION
  95-24                    DETERMINATIONS
  95-25  Sec. 2165.106.  SHARING SPACE
  95-26  Sec. 2165.107.  PREFERENCES IN ASSIGNING SPACE
  95-27  Sec. 2165.108.  RULES
   96-1         (Sections 2165.109-2165.150 reserved for expansion)
   96-2                SUBCHAPTER D.  LEASE OF PUBLIC GROUNDS
   96-3  Sec. 2165.151.  AUTHORITY TO LEASE PUBLIC GROUNDS
   96-4  Sec. 2165.152.  LEASE OF BUILDING SPACE NOT AFFECTED
   96-5  Sec. 2165.153.  ADVERTISEMENT OF LEASE PROPOSALS
   96-6  Sec. 2165.154.  COMMENT BY GENERAL LAND OFFICE
   96-7  Sec. 2165.155.  APPROVAL BY ATTORNEY GENERAL
   96-8  Sec. 2165.156.  DEPOSIT OF LEASE PROCEEDS
   96-9  Sec. 2165.157.  FORMS, RULES, AND CONTRACTS
  96-10  Sec. 2165.158.  REJECTION OF BIDS
  96-11         (Sections 2165.159-2165.200 reserved for expansion)
  96-12        SUBCHAPTER E.  LEASE OF SPACE IN STATE-OWNED BUILDINGS
  96-13                          TO PRIVATE TENANTS
  96-14  Sec. 2165.201.  PURPOSE OF SUBCHAPTER
  96-15  Sec. 2165.202.  APPLICABILITY
  96-16  Sec. 2165.203.  LEASE; FAIR MARKET VALUE
  96-17  Sec. 2165.204.  COMMENT BY GENERAL LAND OFFICE
  96-18  Sec. 2165.205.  LIMITATIONS ON AMOUNT, LOCATION, AND USE OF
  96-19                    LEASED SPACE
  96-20  Sec. 2165.206.  LEASE OF SPACE FOR CHILD CARE FACILITY
  96-21  Sec. 2165.207.  METHOD OF SELECTING TENANT
  96-22  Sec. 2165.208.  UTILITIES AND CUSTODIAL SERVICES
  96-23  Sec. 2165.209.  SUBLEASES AND ASSIGNMENTS
  96-24  Sec. 2165.210.  REFUSAL TO LEASE SPACE OR PERMIT AN ACTIVITY
  96-25  Sec. 2165.211.  USE OF LEASE PROCEEDS
  96-26  Sec. 2165.212.  VENDING FACILITIES; TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE
  96-27                    BLIND
   97-1  Sec. 2165.213.  AD VALOREM TAXATION
   97-2  Sec. 2165.214.  PREFERENCE IN LEASING TO CERTAIN EXISTING
   97-3                    VENDING FACILITIES
   97-4  Sec. 2165.215.  PURCHASE OF BUILDING SUBJECT TO EXISTING
   97-5                    LEASES
   97-6         (Sections 2165.216-2165.250 reserved for expansion)
   97-7           SUBCHAPTER F.  PARTICULAR BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY
   97-8  Sec. 2165.251.  OLD STATE BOARD OF INSURANCE BUILDING
   97-9  Sec. 2165.252.  TEXAS JUDICIAL COMPLEX
  97-10  Sec. 2165.253.  USE OF ROOM IN STATE CAPITOL BUILDING
  97-11  Sec. 2165.254.  STATE CAPITOL BUILDING:  SAFE PLACE FOR
  97-12                    RUNAWAY YOUTH DESIGNATION
  97-13  Sec. 2165.255.  CONSENT OF LEGISLATURE REQUIRED FOR
  97-14                    CONSTRUCTION ON STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS;
  97-15                    PENALTY
  97-16  Sec. 2165.256.  STATE CEMETERY AND OTHER BURIAL GROUNDS
  97-17  Sec. 2165.257.  FRENCH EMBASSY
  97-18  Sec. 2165.258.  OFFICE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY;
  97-19                    AMERICAN LEGION BUILDING
  97-20         CHAPTER 2165.  STATE BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND PROPERTY
  97-21   SUBCHAPTER A.  CHARGE AND CONTROL OF STATE BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY
  97-22        Sec. 2165.001.  CUSTODIANSHIP OF STATE PROPERTY.  (a)  The
  97-23  commission:
  97-24              (1)  has charge and control of all state buildings,
  97-25  grounds, and property;
  97-26              (2)  is the custodian of all state personal property;
  97-27  and
   98-1              (3)  is responsible for the proper care and protection
   98-2  of state property from damage, intrusion, or improper use.
   98-3        (b)  The commission may:
   98-4              (1)  allocate space in a state building to the
   98-5  departments of state government for uses authorized by law; and
   98-6              (2)  make  repairs to a state building necessary to
   98-7  accommodate uses of the space in the building.  (V.A.C.S.
   98-8  Art. 601b, Sec. 4.01(a).)
   98-9        Sec. 2165.002.  EXCEPTIONS TO COMMISSION CHARGE AND CONTROL.
  98-10  The provisions of Section 2165.001 relating to charge and control
  98-11  of state buildings and grounds do not apply to buildings and
  98-12  grounds of:
  98-13              (1)  an institution of higher education, as defined by
  98-14  Section 61.003, Education Code;
  98-15              (2)  a state agency to which control has been
  98-16  specifically committed by law; and
  98-17              (3)  a state agency:
  98-18                    (A)  that has demonstrated ability and competence
  98-19  to maintain and control its buildings and grounds; and
  98-20                    (B)  to which the commission delegates that
  98-21  authority.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 4.01(c).)
  98-22        Sec. 2165.003.  ALLOCATION OF SPACE AFFECTING LEGISLATURE.
  98-23  The allocation of space affecting the quarters of either house of
  98-24  the legislature must have the approval of the speaker of the house
  98-25  of representatives or the lieutenant governor.  The required
  98-26  approval is for the quarters allocated to the affected house.
  98-27  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 4.01(b).)
   99-1        Sec. 2165.004.  LEASE OF SPACE TO PUBLIC TENANTS IN CERTAIN
   99-2  STATE-OWNED BUILDINGS.  (a)  The commission may enter into a lease
   99-3  agreement with a department, commission, board, agency, or other
   99-4  instrumentality of the state, a political subdivision of the state,
   99-5  or the federal government or its instrumentalities for space in an
   99-6  office building subject to Chapter 2166.  Except as provided by
   99-7  Subchapter E or other law, the commission may not lease space in
   99-8  the building to an individual, private corporation, association,
   99-9  partnership, or other private interest.
  99-10        (b)  The commission may adopt rules necessary to implement
  99-11  this section.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 5.10(b); New.)
  99-12        Sec. 2165.005.  NAMING OF STATE BUILDINGS.  (a)  This section
  99-13  prescribes the procedure for naming a building owned by the state,
  99-14  including a building financed under the Texas Public Finance
  99-15  Authority Act (Article 601d, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).
  99-16        (b)  The commission shall submit names proposed for a new
  99-17  state building, or proposals to rename an existing state building,
  99-18  to the presiding officers of the house of representatives and the
  99-19  senate.
  99-20        (c)  The name proposed by the commission for a state building
  99-21  may be approved and authorized only by concurrent resolution passed
  99-22  by the legislature and signed by the governor.
  99-23        (d)  A building, other than a university building or a
  99-24  prison, may bear the name of a person only if the person is
  99-25  deceased and was significant in the state's history.  (V.A.C.S.
  99-26  Art. 601b, Sec. 4.081.)
  99-27          (Sections 2165.006-2165.050 reserved for expansion)
  100-1            SUBCHAPTER B.  POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSION
  100-2        Sec. 2165.051.  INSPECTION OF STATE PROPERTY.  (a)  The
  100-3  commission shall frequently and at regular intervals inspect all
  100-4  state buildings and property to remain constantly informed of the
  100-5  condition of the buildings and property.
  100-6        (b)  The commission may inspect the buildings, property in
  100-7  the buildings, and other property under the State Preservation
  100-8  Board's control only at the board's request.  The commission shall
  100-9  report to the board the results of an inspection.  Restoration and
 100-10  repairs may be made only:
 100-11              (1)  at the board's direction; and
 100-12              (2)  by a contractor or agency chosen by the board.
 100-13  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 4.05.)
 100-14        Sec. 2165.052.  REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT OF STATE BUILDINGS.
 100-15  On direction of the commission's attention to a needed improvement
 100-16  or repair of a building or office by the head of a department or
 100-17  office, the commission shall provide for and direct the repair or
 100-18  improvement.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 4.06.)
 100-19        Sec. 2165.053.  MAINTENANCE OF SEWERS AND UTILITY CONDUITS.
 100-20  The commission shall give special attention to the effective
 100-21  maintenance of sewers and utility conduits.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b,
 100-22  Sec. 4.07.)
 100-23        Sec. 2165.054.  PLANS OF STATE BUILDINGS.  The commission
 100-24  shall prepare and keep in its offices a copy of the plans of each
 100-25  state building under its charge, and plans of each building's
 100-26  improvements, showing the exact location of all electrical wiring
 100-27  and all water, gas, and sewage pipes.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.
  101-1  4.08.)
  101-2        Sec. 2165.055.  REPORT ABOUT IMPROVEMENTS AND REPAIRS.  The
  101-3  commission biennially on December 1st shall report to the governor:
  101-4              (1)  all improvements and repairs that have been made,
  101-5  with an itemized account of receipts and expenditures; and
  101-6              (2)  the condition of all property under its control,
  101-7  with an estimate of needed improvements and repairs.  (V.A.C.S.
  101-8  Art. 601b, Sec. 4.09.)
  101-9        Sec. 2165.056.  POWERS IN RELATION TO OTHER AGENCY PROPERTY.
 101-10  (a)  The commission may, at a state agency's request, exercise the
 101-11  powers and duties given to the commission by this subchapter and
 101-12  Subchapters A, D, E, and F on or with respect to any property owned
 101-13  or leased by the state.
 101-14        (b)  Services provided by the commission under this section
 101-15  are not subject to Chapter 771.
 101-16        (c)  The commission shall establish a system of charges for
 101-17  providing services under this section to assure recovery of the
 101-18  cost of providing the services and shall submit a purchase voucher
 101-19  or journal voucher after the close of each month to agencies for
 101-20  which services were performed.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 4.16.)
 101-21          (Sections 2165.057-2165.100 reserved for expansion)
 101-22                  SUBCHAPTER C.  ALLOCATION OF SPACE
 101-23        Sec. 2165.101.  APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.  This subchapter
 101-24  applies only to space to which, under Section 2167.001, Chapter
 101-25  2167 applies.  (New.)
 101-26        Sec. 2165.102.  COMMISSION STANDARDS FOR SPACE.  The
 101-27  commission shall adopt standards regarding state agencies':
  102-1              (1)  use of space; and
  102-2              (2)  needs for space, including types of space needed.
  102-3  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 6.02(c) (part).)
  102-4        Sec. 2165.103.  CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT BOARD STANDARDS.  (a)
  102-5  The Child Care Development Board by rule shall adopt standards
  102-6  regarding the type, size, and location of child care services that
  102-7  may be needed by a state agency based on an agency's location and
  102-8  employee demographics.
  102-9        (b)  The commission shall apply standards adopted by the
 102-10  board under this section in fulfilling the commission's
 102-11  responsibilities relating to the establishment of child care
 102-12  facilities.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 6.02(c) (part).)
 102-13        Sec. 2165.104.  SPACE USE STUDY; LIMITATION ON ALLOCATION OF
 102-14  SPACE.  (a)  The commission periodically shall study the space
 102-15  requirements of state agencies that occupy space under the
 102-16  commission's charge and control, including state-owned space and
 102-17  space leased from other sources.
 102-18        (b)  The commission shall use the results of the study to:
 102-19              (1)  determine the optimal amount of space required for
 102-20  various state agency uses; and
 102-21              (2)  allocate space to state agencies in the best and
 102-22  most efficient manner possible.
 102-23        (c)  To the extent possible without sacrificing critical
 102-24  public or client services, the commission may not allocate usable
 102-25  office space, as defined by the commission, to a state agency under
 102-26  Article I or II of the General Appropriations Act in an amount that
 102-27  exceeds an average of 153 square feet per agency employee for each
  103-1  agency site.  This subsection does not apply to:
  103-2              (1)  an agency site at which fewer than 16 employees
  103-3  are located;
  103-4              (2)  warehouse space;
  103-5              (3)  laboratory space;
  103-6              (4)  storage space exceeding 1,000 gross square feet;
  103-7              (5)  library space;
  103-8              (6)  space for hearing rooms used to conduct hearings
  103-9  required under the administrative procedure law, Chapter 2001; or
 103-10              (7)  another type of space specified by commission
 103-11  rule, if the commission determines that it is not practical to
 103-12  apply this subsection to that space.
 103-13        (d)  The commission shall conduct a study under this section
 103-14  at least once each state fiscal biennium.
 103-15        (e)  This section does not apply to space that is not
 103-16  occupied by a state agency as defined by Section 2151.002.
 103-17  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 6.021.)
 103-18        Sec. 2165.105.  STATE AGENCY REQUEST FOR SPACE; COMMISSION
 103-19  DETERMINATIONS.  (a)  The head of a state agency or that person's
 103-20  designee shall send to the commission a written request for space
 103-21  the agency needs to perform its functions.  A state agency may
 103-22  consider the need of its employees for child care services in its
 103-23  request for space.
 103-24        (b)  After consulting the state agency regarding the amount
 103-25  and type of space requested, the commission shall determine:
 103-26              (1)  whether a need for the space exists; and
 103-27              (2)  specifications for needed space.  (V.A.C.S.
  104-1  Art. 601b, Secs. 6.02(a), (b).)
  104-2        Sec. 2165.106.  SHARING SPACE.  The commission may:
  104-3              (1)  consolidate requests for space of two or more
  104-4  state agencies with similar needs; and
  104-5              (2)  obtain and allocate space so that it is shared by
  104-6  the agencies.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 6.03.)
  104-7        Sec. 2165.107.  PREFERENCES IN ASSIGNING SPACE.  (a)  In
  104-8  filling a request for space, the commission shall give preference
  104-9  to available state-owned space.
 104-10        (b)  In assigning office space in a state building financed
 104-11  from bond proceeds, the commission shall give first priority to a
 104-12  state agency that is not funded from general revenue.  (V.A.C.S.
 104-13  Art. 601b, Sec.  6.04.)
 104-14        Sec. 2165.108.  RULES.  The commission shall adopt rules
 104-15  necessary to administer its functions under this subchapter.
 104-16  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 6.12.)
 104-17          (Sections 2165.109-2165.150 reserved for expansion)
 104-18                SUBCHAPTER D.  LEASE OF PUBLIC GROUNDS
 104-19        Sec. 2165.151.  AUTHORITY TO LEASE PUBLIC GROUNDS.  All
 104-20  public grounds belonging to the state under the commission's charge
 104-21  and control may be leased for agricultural or commercial purposes.
 104-22  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 4.02(a) (part).)
 104-23        Sec. 2165.152.  LEASE OF BUILDING SPACE NOT AFFECTED.  This
 104-24  subchapter does not apply to space in a building that the
 104-25  commission may lease to a private tenant under Subchapter E.
 104-26  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 4.02(c).)
 104-27        Sec. 2165.153.  ADVERTISEMENT OF LEASE PROPOSALS.  The
  105-1  commission shall advertise a lease proposal under this subchapter
  105-2  once a week for four consecutive weeks in at least two newspapers,
  105-3  one of which is published in the municipality in which the property
  105-4  is located or in the daily paper nearest to the property, and the
  105-5  other of which has statewide circulation.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b,
  105-6  Sec. 4.02(a) (part).)
  105-7        Sec. 2165.154.  COMMENT BY GENERAL LAND OFFICE.  (a)  Not
  105-8  later than the 30th day before the date the commission executes a
  105-9  lease under this subchapter, the commission shall send the lease
 105-10  proposal to the asset management division of the General Land
 105-11  Office.
 105-12        (b)  Before the lease is executed, the asset management
 105-13  division shall send written comments to the commission about the
 105-14  lease.  The commission shall consider the comments before executing
 105-15  the lease.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 4.02(a) (part).)
 105-16        Sec. 2165.155.  APPROVAL BY ATTORNEY GENERAL.  Each lease
 105-17  under this subchapter is subject to the approval of the attorney
 105-18  general regarding both substance and form.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b,
 105-19  Sec. 4.02(a) (part).)
 105-20        Sec. 2165.156.  DEPOSIT OF LEASE PROCEEDS.  Money received
 105-21  from a lease under this subchapter, minus the amount spent  for
 105-22  advertising and leasing expenses, shall be deposited:
 105-23              (1)  in the state treasury to the credit of the general
 105-24  revenue fund; or
 105-25              (2)  if the land leased belongs to an eleemosynary
 105-26  institution for which there is an appropriate special fund, to the
 105-27  credit of the institution in the appropriate special fund.
  106-1  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 4.02(a) (part).)
  106-2        Sec. 2165.157.  FORMS, RULES, AND CONTRACTS.  The commission
  106-3  shall adopt proper forms, rules, and contracts that will in its
  106-4  best judgment protect the interest of the state.  (V.A.C.S.
  106-5  Art. 601b, Sec. 4.02(b) (part).)
  106-6        Sec. 2165.158.  REJECTION OF BIDS.  The commission may reject
  106-7  any and all bids under this subchapter.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.
  106-8  4.02(b) (part).)
  106-9          (Sections 2165.159-2165.200 reserved for expansion)
 106-10        SUBCHAPTER E.  LEASE OF SPACE IN STATE-OWNED BUILDINGS
 106-11                          TO PRIVATE TENANTS
 106-12        Sec. 2165.201.  PURPOSE OF SUBCHAPTER.  The purpose of this
 106-13  subchapter is to:
 106-14              (1)  encourage the most efficient use of valuable space
 106-15  in state office buildings and parking garages;
 106-16              (2)  serve the needs of employees and visitors in the
 106-17  buildings;
 106-18              (3)  provide child care services for state employees;
 106-19  and
 106-20              (4)  enhance the social, cultural, and economic
 106-21  environment in and near the buildings.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.
 106-22  4.15(a) (part).)
 106-23        Sec. 2165.202.  APPLICABILITY.  This subchapter applies only
 106-24  to the lease of space in a state-owned building to a private
 106-25  tenant.  (New.)
 106-26        Sec. 2165.203.  LEASE; FAIR MARKET VALUE.  In a state-owned
 106-27  building that is under the commission's control and that is used
  107-1  primarily for office space or vehicle parking for state government,
  107-2  the commission may lease at fair market value space to private
  107-3  tenants for commercial, cultural, educational, or recreational
  107-4  activities.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 4.15(b) (part).)
  107-5        Sec. 2165.204.  COMMENT BY GENERAL LAND OFFICE.  (a)  Not
  107-6  later than the 30th day before the date the commission executes a
  107-7  lease, the commission shall send a copy of the lease to the asset
  107-8  management division of the General Land Office.
  107-9        (b)  Before the lease is executed the asset management
 107-10  division shall send written comments to the commission about the
 107-11  lease.  The commission shall consider the comments before executing
 107-12  the lease.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 4.15(b) (part).)
 107-13        Sec. 2165.205.  LIMITATIONS ON AMOUNT, LOCATION, AND USE OF
 107-14  LEASED SPACE.  (a)  The commission may not lease space to a private
 107-15  tenant for use as private office space unless the private office
 107-16  space is related and incidental to another commercial, cultural,
 107-17  educational, recreational, or child care activity of the tenant in
 107-18  the building.
 107-19        (b)  Except as provided by this subchapter and Chapter 663,
 107-20  the commission shall determine the amount of space in a building to
 107-21  be allocated to private tenants and the types of activities in
 107-22  which the tenants may engage according to the market for certain
 107-23  activities among employees and visitors in the building and in the
 107-24  vicinity of the building.
 107-25        (c)  Except as provided by Section 2165.215, the amount of
 107-26  space allocated to private tenants may not exceed 15 percent of the
 107-27  total space in the building.  Space leased to provide child care
  108-1  services for state employees does not count toward the 15 percent
  108-2  maximum.
  108-3        (d)  If the commission allocates space in a building to a
  108-4  private tenant, it shall encourage the tenant to lease space with
  108-5  street frontage or space in another area of heavy pedestrian
  108-6  activity.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs. 4.15(b) (part), (c), (d)
  108-7  (part).)
  108-8        Sec. 2165.206.  LEASE OF SPACE FOR CHILD CARE FACILITY.  (a)
  108-9  Providing a site for a child care facility in a state-owned
 108-10  building has first priority over all other uses of a building,
 108-11  except for the purposes essential to the official functions of the
 108-12  agencies housed in the building.
 108-13        (b)  If the commission allocates space for the purpose of
 108-14  providing child care services for state employees, the commission
 108-15  shall designate the use of the space most appropriate for child
 108-16  care at the direction of the Child Care Development Board.
 108-17        (c)  Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle,
 108-18  the commission shall lease at a rate set by the Child Care
 108-19  Development Board suitable space in state-owned buildings to child
 108-20  care providers selected by the board, as provided by Chapter 663.
 108-21  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs. 4.15(a) (part), (b) (part), (d) (part).)
 108-22        Sec. 2165.207.  METHOD OF SELECTING TENANT.  (a)  The
 108-23  commission may lease space in a building by negotiating a lease
 108-24  with a tenant or by selecting the tenant through competitive
 108-25  bidding.  In either event, the commission shall follow procedures
 108-26  that promote competition and protect the state's interests.
 108-27        (b)  If the space is leased for the purpose of providing
  109-1  child care services for state employees, the Child Care Development
  109-2  Board, in its sole discretion, may select the child care provider
  109-3  through procedures other than competitive bidding.  (V.A.C.S.
  109-4  Art. 601b, Sec. 4.15(f).)
  109-5        Sec. 2165.208.  UTILITIES AND CUSTODIAL SERVICES.  (a)  The
  109-6  commission may furnish utilities and custodial services to a
  109-7  private tenant at cost.
  109-8        (b)  The commission shall furnish utilities and custodial
  109-9  services to a child care provider selected by the Child Care
 109-10  Development Board at cost.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 4.15(e).)
 109-11        Sec. 2165.209.  SUBLEASES AND ASSIGNMENTS.  (a)  The
 109-12  commission may permit a private tenant to sublease or assign space
 109-13  that the tenant leases.  The commission must approve in writing all
 109-14  subleases and assignments of leases.
 109-15        (b)  If the private tenant is a child care provider, the
 109-16  Child Care Development Board must also approve in writing a
 109-17  sublease or assignment of the lease.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.
 109-18  4.15(g).)
 109-19        Sec. 2165.210.  REFUSAL TO LEASE SPACE OR PERMIT AN ACTIVITY.
 109-20  The commission may refuse to lease space to a person or to permit
 109-21  an activity in a space if the commission considers the refusal to
 109-22  be in the state's best interests, except that on the Child Care
 109-23  Development Board's selection and approval of suitable space for a
 109-24  child care facility in a state-owned building, the commission may
 109-25  not refuse to lease the space to that child care provider.
 109-26  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 4.15(h).)
 109-27        Sec. 2165.211.  USE OF LEASE PROCEEDS.  Money received from a
  110-1  lease under this subchapter may be used only for building and
  110-2  property services performed by the commission.  (V.A.C.S.
  110-3  Art. 601b, Sec. 4.15(i).)
  110-4        Sec. 2165.212.  VENDING FACILITIES; TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE
  110-5  BLIND.  (a)  The commission shall request the Texas Commission for
  110-6  the Blind to determine under Section 94.003, Human Resources Code,
  110-7  whether it is feasible to install a vending facility in a building
  110-8  in which the commission intends to lease space to a private tenant,
  110-9  other than a child care provider. If the installation of the
 110-10  facility is feasible, the commission shall permit the installation
 110-11  in accordance with Chapter 94, Human Resources Code.
 110-12        (b)  If a vending facility is installed, the commission may
 110-13  not lease space in the building to a tenant that the commission,
 110-14  after consultation with the Texas Commission for the Blind,
 110-15  determines would be in direct competition with the vending
 110-16  facility.
 110-17        (c)  If the Texas Commission for the Blind determines that
 110-18  the installation of a vending facility is not feasible, the
 110-19  commission shall lease space to at least one private tenant whose
 110-20  activity in the building will be managed by a blind person or by a
 110-21  person with a disability who is not blind.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b,
 110-22  Sec. 4.15(j).)
 110-23        Sec. 2165.213.  AD VALOREM TAXATION.  (a)  Space leased to a
 110-24  private tenant is subject to ad valorem taxation in accordance with
 110-25  Section 11.11(d), Tax Code.
 110-26        (b)  The space is not subject to taxation if:
 110-27              (1)  the private tenant would be entitled to an
  111-1  exemption from taxation of the space if the tenant owned the space
  111-2  instead of leasing it; or
  111-3              (2)  the tenant uses the space for a child care
  111-4  facility.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 4.15(k).)
  111-5        Sec. 2165.214.  PREFERENCE IN LEASING TO CERTAIN EXISTING
  111-6  VENDING FACILITIES.  Notwithstanding the other provisions of this
  111-7  subchapter or Chapters 2155-2158, the commission shall give a
  111-8  preference, when leasing space in a state-owned building for the
  111-9  operation of a vending facility as defined by Chapter 94, Human
 111-10  Resources Code, to an existing lessee, licensee, or contractor who
 111-11  operates a vending facility on the property if:
 111-12              (1)  the existing lessee, licensee, or contractor has
 111-13  operated a vending facility on the property for not less than 10
 111-14  years;
 111-15              (2)  Chapter 94, Human Resources Code, does not apply
 111-16  to the property;
 111-17              (3)  the commission finds there is a history of quality
 111-18  and reliable service; and
 111-19              (4)  the proposal of the existing lessee, licensee, or
 111-20  contractor for the right to continue operation of the facility is
 111-21  consistent with the historical quality of service and the
 111-22  historical retail pricing structure at the facility.  (V.A.C.S.
 111-23  Art. 601b, Sec. 4.15(l).)
 111-24        Sec. 2165.215.  PURCHASE OF BUILDING SUBJECT TO EXISTING
 111-25  LEASES.  (a)  If the commission determines under Section 2166.452
 111-26  or 2166.453 that the purchase of an existing building is more
 111-27  advantageous to the state than constructing a new building or
  112-1  continuing to lease space for a state agency, but a purchase of the
  112-2  building would be subject to existing leases to private tenants
  112-3  that exceed 15 percent of the building's total space, the
  112-4  commission may purchase the building subject to existing leases
  112-5  notwithstanding Section 2165.205.
  112-6        (b)  On expiration of a private tenant's existing lease, the
  112-7  commission may renew the lease subject to this subchapter,
  112-8  including Section 2165.205.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 4.15(m).)
  112-9          (Sections 2165.216-2165.250 reserved for expansion)
 112-10           SUBCHAPTER F.  PARTICULAR BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY
 112-11        Sec. 2165.251.  OLD STATE BOARD OF INSURANCE BUILDING.  The
 112-12  space in the old State Board of Insurance State Office Building,
 112-13  located on San Jacinto Street between 11th and 12th streets in
 112-14  Austin, is allocated to the legislature and legislative agencies
 112-15  for their use.  The presiding officers of each house of the
 112-16  legislature shall jointly allocate space within the building.
 112-17  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.  4.01(b-1).)
 112-18        Sec. 2165.252.  TEXAS JUDICIAL COMPLEX.  (a)  "Texas Judicial
 112-19  Complex" is the collective name of the Supreme Court Building, the
 112-20  Tom C. Clark State Courts Building, and the Price Daniel, Sr.,
 112-21  Building.
 112-22        (b)  The commission may allocate space in buildings in the
 112-23  Texas Judicial Complex only to:
 112-24              (1)  a court;
 112-25              (2)  a judicial agency;
 112-26              (3)  the attorney general's office;
 112-27              (4)  the Texas Department of Criminal Justice;
  113-1              (5)  the Texas Youth Commission;
  113-2              (6)  the Criminal Justice Policy Council;
  113-3              (7)  the State Commission on Judicial Conduct;
  113-4              (8)  the State Office of Administrative Hearings;
  113-5              (9)  the Board of Law Examiners;
  113-6              (10)  the Council on Sex Offender Treatment;
  113-7              (11)  building security;
  113-8              (12)  building maintenance; or
  113-9              (13)  a vending facility operated under Chapter 94,
 113-10  Human Resources Code.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs. 4.01(d), 4.082.)
 113-11        Sec. 2165.253.  USE OF ROOM IN STATE CAPITOL BUILDING.  A
 113-12  person may not use a room, apartment, or office in the State
 113-13  Capitol as a bedroom or for a private purpose.  This section does
 113-14  not apply to the offices and living quarters occupied by the
 113-15  lieutenant governor or the speaker of the house of representatives.
 113-16  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 4.04.)
 113-17        Sec. 2165.254.  STATE CAPITOL BUILDING:  SAFE PLACE FOR
 113-18  RUNAWAY YOUTH DESIGNATION.  The State Capitol is designated a safe
 113-19  place for runaway youth.  The commission shall devise a plan to
 113-20  provide services and assistance to runaway youth seeking services
 113-21  at the State Capitol following standards set by national
 113-22  organizations with expertise in services for runaway youth,
 113-23  including the Project Safe Place Program.  In this section:
 113-24              (1)  "Youth" means a person younger than 18 years of
 113-25  age.
 113-26              (2)  "Safe place" means a place that provides
 113-27  short-term crisis-oriented assistance and services to runaway
  114-1  youth.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 4.17.)
  114-2        Sec. 2165.255.  CONSENT OF LEGISLATURE REQUIRED FOR
  114-3  CONSTRUCTION ON STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS; PENALTY.  (a)  A person,
  114-4  including a state officer or employee, commits an offense if,
  114-5  without the prior express consent of the legislature, the person:
  114-6              (1)  builds, erects, or maintains a building, memorial,
  114-7  monument, statue, concession, or other structure on the State
  114-8  Capitol grounds; or
  114-9              (2)  creates a parking area, or lays additional paving
 114-10  on the State Capitol grounds.
 114-11        (b)  It is not an offense under Subsection (a) to build or
 114-12  maintain paved access and underground utility installations in the
 114-13  area described by Subsection (a).
 114-14        (c)  An offense under Subsection (a) is a misdemeanor
 114-15  punishable by:
 114-16              (1)  a fine of not less than $100 or more than $1,000;
 114-17              (2)  confinement in the county jail of Travis County
 114-18  for not more than one year; or
 114-19              (3)  both the fine and confinement.
 114-20        (d)  A state officer who is subject to removal from office by
 114-21  impeachment is subject to removal by that method for a violation of
 114-22  Subsection (a).  Any other state officer or employee who violates
 114-23  Subsection (a) shall be dismissed immediately from state
 114-24  employment.
 114-25        (e)  In this section, "State Capitol grounds" means the area
 114-26  that surrounded the State Capitol on January 1, 1955, that was
 114-27  bounded by 11th, Brazos, 13th, and Colorado streets, regardless of
  115-1  whether the area was inside or outside the fence that enclosed part
  115-2  of those grounds.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 4.14.)
  115-3        Sec. 2165.256.  STATE CEMETERY AND OTHER BURIAL GROUNDS.
  115-4  (a)  The commission shall:
  115-5              (1)  control, manage, and beautify the grounds of the
  115-6  State Cemetery;
  115-7              (2)  preserve the grounds of the cemetery and related
  115-8  property; and
  115-9              (3)  protect the property from depreciation and injury.
 115-10        (b)  The commission shall procure and erect at the head of
 115-11  each grave that does not have a permanent monument a marble obelisk
 115-12  on which shall be engraved the name of the dead buried in the
 115-13  grave.
 115-14        (c)  Persons eligible for burial in the State Cemetery are:
 115-15              (1)  a former member of the legislature or a member who
 115-16  dies in office;
 115-17              (2)  a former elective state official or an elective
 115-18  state official who dies in office;
 115-19              (3)  a former state official or a state official who
 115-20  dies in office who has been appointed by the governor and confirmed
 115-21  by the senate;
 115-22              (4)  a person specified by a governor's proclamation;
 115-23  and
 115-24              (5)  a person specified by a concurrent resolution
 115-25  adopted by the legislature.
 115-26        (d)  Grave spaces are allotted for:
 115-27              (1)  a person eligible for burial under Subsection (c);
  116-1              (2)  the person's spouse; and
  116-2              (3)  the person's unmarried child, if the child, on
  116-3  September 1, 1979, or at the time of the child's death, is a
  116-4  resident in a state eleemosynary institution.
  116-5        (e)  A child eligible for burial under Subsection (d)(3) must
  116-6  be buried alongside the child's parent or parents.
  116-7        (f)  A grave plot may not be longer than eight feet nor wider
  116-8  than five feet times the number of persons of one family authorized
  116-9  to be buried alongside one another.
 116-10        (g)  A monument or statue may not be erected that is taller
 116-11  than a monument or statue that existed in the State Cemetery on
 116-12  September 1, 1979.
 116-13        (h)  A tree, shrub, or flower may not be planted in the State
 116-14  Cemetery without the commission's written permission.
 116-15        (i)  A person may be buried on state property only in the
 116-16  State Cemetery or in a cemetery maintained by a state eleemosynary
 116-17  institution.  Other state property, including the State Capitol
 116-18  grounds, may not be used as a burial site.
 116-19        (j)  The commission shall allot and locate the necessary
 116-20  number of grave plots authorized on application made by:
 116-21              (1)  the person primarily eligible for burial under
 116-22  Subsection (c);
 116-23              (2)  the person's spouse; or
 116-24              (3)  the executor or administrator of the person's
 116-25  estate.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 4.10.)
 116-26        Sec. 2165.257.  FRENCH EMBASSY.  (a)  The property known as
 116-27  the French Embassy is for the use and purposes of the Daughters of
  117-1  the Republic of Texas.  They may take full charge of the building
  117-2  and use it as they consider proper.
  117-3        (b)  The French Embassy is the property of the state, and
  117-4  title to the property remains in the commission's custody.
  117-5  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 4.11.)
  117-6        Sec. 2165.258.  OFFICE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY;
  117-7  AMERICAN LEGION BUILDING.  The commission shall provide office
  117-8  space to the Department of Public Safety in the American Legion
  117-9  Building or in another suitable facility acceptable to the
 117-10  department for the Capitol District.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.
 117-11  4.12.)
 117-12         CHAPTER 2166.  BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND ACQUISITION
 117-13                   SUBCHAPTER A.  GENERAL PROVISIONS
 117-14  Sec. 2166.001.  DEFINITIONS
 117-15  Sec. 2166.002.  APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER
 117-16  Sec. 2166.003.  EXCEPTIONS
 117-17  Sec. 2166.004.  ADDITIONAL EXCEPTIONS
 117-18  Sec. 2166.005.  COMMISSION PARTICIPATION IN OTHER BUILDING
 117-19                    PROJECTS
 117-20  Sec. 2166.006.  LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF COMMISSION
 117-21  Sec. 2166.007.  VENUE
 117-22          (Sections 2166.008-2166.050 reserved for expansion)
 117-23        SUBCHAPTER B.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSION
 117-24  Sec. 2166.051.  ADMINISTERING AGENCY
 117-25  Sec. 2166.052.  ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY
 117-26  Sec. 2166.053.  CONTRACT AUTHORITY
 117-27  Sec. 2166.054.  TITLE TO AND CONTROL OF BUILDINGS; INITIAL
  118-1                    OCCUPANTS
  118-2  Sec. 2166.055.  EMINENT DOMAIN
  118-3  Sec. 2166.056.  GRANT OF EASEMENT OR RIGHT-OF-WAY
  118-4  Sec. 2166.057.  COORDINATION OF MULTIAGENCY PROJECTS
  118-5  Sec. 2166.058.  ASSISTANCE BY OTHER AGENCIES
  118-6  Sec. 2166.059.  ASSIGNMENT OF COMMISSION EMPLOYEE TO OTHER
  118-7                    AGENCY
  118-8  Sec. 2166.060.  SITE SELECTION AND CONSTRUCTION IN TEXAS
  118-9                    MUNICIPALITIES
 118-10  Sec. 2166.061.  GENERAL COMMISSION OVERSIGHT DURING
 118-11                    CONSTRUCTION
 118-12  Sec. 2166.062.  RULEMAKING AUTHORITY
 118-13  Sec. 2166.063.  FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS
 118-14          (Sections 2166.064-2166.100 reserved for expansion)
 118-15            SUBCHAPTER C.  STATEWIDE PLANNING AND REPORTING
 118-16  Sec. 2166.101.  COMPILATION OF CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
 118-17                    INFORMATION
 118-18  Sec. 2166.102.  LONG-RANGE PLAN FOR STATE AGENCY SPACE NEEDS
 118-19  Sec. 2166.103.  BIENNIAL REPORT ON SPACE NEEDS
 118-20  Sec. 2166.104.  BIENNIAL REPORT ON REQUESTED PROJECTS
 118-21          (Sections 2166.105-2166.150 reserved for expansion)
 118-22              SUBCHAPTER D.  INDIVIDUAL PROJECT ANALYSIS
 118-23  Sec. 2166.151.  USING AGENCY'S GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION;
 118-24                    INITIATION OF PROJECT ANALYSIS PROCESS
 118-25  Sec. 2166.152.  PREPARATION OF PROJECT ANALYSIS
 118-26  Sec. 2166.153.  CONTENTS OF PROJECT ANALYSIS
 118-27  Sec. 2166.154.  USE OF PROJECT ANALYSIS OR COST ESTIMATE IN
  119-1                    APPROPRIATIONS PROCESS
  119-2  Sec. 2166.155.  ESTIMATE OF PROJECT COSTS IN LIEU OF PROJECT
  119-3                    ANALYSIS
  119-4  Sec. 2166.156.  PREPARATION OF PRELIMINARY AND WORKING PLANS
  119-5                    AND SPECIFICATIONS
  119-6  Sec. 2166.157.  ACCOUNTING FOR PROJECT ANALYSIS EXPENSES
  119-7          (Sections 2166.158-2166.200 reserved for expansion)
  119-8              SUBCHAPTER E.  PRIVATE DESIGN PROFESSIONALS
  119-9  Sec. 2166.201.  COMMISSION FILES ON PRIVATE DESIGN
 119-10                    PROFESSIONALS
 119-11  Sec. 2166.202.  SELECTION OF PRIVATE DESIGN
 119-12                    PROFESSIONAL; RULES
 119-13  Sec. 2166.203.  INTERVIEW NOTIFICATION TO PRIVATE DESIGN
 119-14                    PROFESSIONAL
 119-15  Sec. 2166.204.  USING AGENCY RECOMMENDATIONS
 119-16  Sec. 2166.205.  COMPENSATION OF PRIVATE DESIGN PROFESSIONAL
 119-17  Sec. 2166.206.  INFORMATION FURNISHED BY STATE
 119-18          (Sections 2166.207-2166.250 reserved for expansion)
 119-19           SUBCHAPTER F.  PROJECT AUTHORIZATION; BIDDING AND
 119-20                          CONTRACT PROCEDURES
 119-21  Sec. 2166.251.  LEGISLATIVE AUTHORIZATIONS AND
 119-22                    APPROPRIATIONS
 119-23  Sec. 2166.252.  MODIFYING PROJECT TO CONFORM TO
 119-24                    APPROPRIATIONS
 119-25  Sec. 2166.253.  BIDDING PROCEDURES
 119-26  Sec. 2166.254.  REVIEW OF CERTAIN BIDS BY HISTORICAL
 119-27                    COMMISSION
  120-1  Sec. 2166.255.  AWARD OF CONTRACT
  120-2  Sec. 2166.256.  ACQUISITION OF ITEMS NOT FURNISHED UNDER
  120-3                    CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
  120-4  Sec. 2166.257.  CONTRACT PAYMENT ADMINISTRATION
  120-5  Sec. 2166.258.  COMMON SURETY OR INSURER
  120-6  Sec. 2166.259.  SMALL CONTRACTOR PARTICIPATION ASSISTANCE
  120-7                    PROGRAM
  120-8          (Sections 2166.260-2166.300 reserved for expansion)
  120-9             SUBCHAPTER G.  UNIFORM GENERAL CONDITIONS IN
 120-10                     STATE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
 120-11  Sec. 2166.301.  EXCEPTIONS
 120-12  Sec. 2166.302.  ADOPTION OF CONDITIONS
 120-13  Sec. 2166.303.  UNIFORM TRENCH SAFETY CONDITIONS
 120-14  Sec. 2166.304.  PRE-BID CONFERENCE
 120-15  Sec. 2166.305.  REVIEW OF UNIFORM GENERAL CONDITIONS
 120-16          (Sections 2166.306-2166.350 reserved for expansion)
 120-17                   SUBCHAPTER H.  PROJECT INSPECTION
 120-18  Sec. 2166.351.  DEFINITIONS
 120-19  Sec. 2166.352.  CATEGORIES OF INSPECTION
 120-20  Sec. 2166.353.  DETAILED INSPECTION
 120-21  Sec. 2166.354.  GENERAL INSPECTION
 120-22  Sec. 2166.355.  PROFESSIONAL INSPECTION; RELATED SERVICES
 120-23  Sec. 2166.356.  FINAL INSPECTION; FINAL PAYMENT; INSPECTION
 120-24                    DURING GUARANTEE PERIOD
 120-25          (Sections 2166.357-2166.400 reserved for expansion)
 120-26            SUBCHAPTER I.  CONSERVATION OF ENERGY AND WATER
 120-27  Sec. 2166.401.  EVALUATION OF ENERGY ALTERNATIVES
  121-1  Sec. 2166.402.  ENERGY CONSERVATION STANDARDS FOR ENTITIES
  121-2                    OTHERWISE EXCLUDED FROM CHAPTER
  121-3  Sec. 2166.403.  ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
  121-4  Sec. 2166.404.  XERISCAPE ON NEW CONSTRUCTION
  121-5  Sec. 2166.405.  XERISCAPE PHASE-IN
  121-6          (Sections 2166.406-2166.450 reserved for expansion)
  121-7           SUBCHAPTER J.  ACQUISITION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS
  121-8  Sec. 2166.451.  ACQUISITION OF HISTORIC STRUCTURES
  121-9  Sec. 2166.452.  ACQUISITION OF EXISTING BUILDING AS ALTERNATIVE
 121-10                    TO NEW CONSTRUCTION
 121-11  Sec. 2166.453.  ACQUISITION OF EXISTING BUILDING AS ALTERNATIVE
 121-12                    TO LEASING SPACE
 121-13          (Sections 2166.454-2166.500 reserved for expansion)
 121-14        SUBCHAPTER K.  MONUMENTS, MEMORIALS, AND HISTORIC SITES
 121-15  Sec. 2166.501.  MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS
 121-16  Sec. 2166.502.  CONTRACTS WITH TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION
 121-17  Sec. 2166.503.  ACQUISITION OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL, PALEONTOLOGICAL,
 121-18                    AND HISTORIC SITES
 121-19          (Sections 2166.504-2166.550 reserved for expansion)
 121-20              SUBCHAPTER L.  SPECIAL USES AND FACILITIES
 121-21  Sec. 2166.551.  CHILD CARE FACILITY IN STATE BUILDING
 121-22  Sec. 2166.552.  FINE ARTS PROJECTS
 121-23  Sec. 2166.553.  ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS FOR
 121-24                    HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES
 121-25         CHAPTER 2166.  BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND ACQUISITION
 121-26                   SUBCHAPTER A.  GENERAL PROVISIONS
 121-27        Sec. 2166.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
  122-1              (1)  "Construction" includes acquisition and
  122-2  reconstruction.
  122-3              (2)  "Cost of a project" includes the cost of:
  122-4                    (A)  real estate;
  122-5                    (B)  other property;
  122-6                    (C)  rights and easements;
  122-7                    (D)  utility services;
  122-8                    (E)  site development;
  122-9                    (F)  construction and initial furnishing and
 122-10  equipment;
 122-11                    (G)  architectural, engineering, and legal
 122-12  services;
 122-13                    (H)  surveys, plans, and specifications; and
 122-14                    (I)  other costs, including those incurred by the
 122-15  commission, that are necessary or incidental to determining the
 122-16  feasibility or practicability of a project.
 122-17              (3)  "Private design professional" means a design
 122-18  professional as described by Subdivisions (6)(A) and (B)(ii).
 122-19              (4)  "Project" means a building construction project
 122-20  that is financed wholly or partly by a specific appropriation, a
 122-21  bond issue, or federal money.  The term includes the construction
 122-22  of:
 122-23                    (A)  a building, structure, or appurtenant
 122-24  facility or utility, including the acquisition and installation of
 122-25  original equipment and original furnishings; and
 122-26                    (B)  an addition to, or alteration,
 122-27  rehabilitation, or repair of, an existing building, structure, or
  123-1  appurtenant facility or utility.
  123-2              (5)  "Project analysis" means work done before the
  123-3  legislative appropriation for a project to develop a reliable
  123-4  estimate of the cost of the project to be used in the
  123-5  appropriations request.
  123-6              (6)  "Design professional" means an individual
  123-7  registered as an architect under Chapter 478, Acts of the 45th
  123-8  Legislature, Regular Session, 1937 (Article 249a, Vernon's Texas
  123-9  Civil Statutes), or a person registered as a professional engineer
 123-10  under The Texas Engineering Practice Act (Article 3271a, Vernon's
 123-11  Texas Civil Statutes):
 123-12                    (A)  who provides professional architectural or
 123-13  engineering services and has overall responsibility for the design
 123-14  of a building construction undertaking; and
 123-15                    (B)  who:
 123-16                          (i)  is employed on a salary basis; or
 123-17                          (ii)  is in private practice and is
 123-18  retained for a specific project under a contract with the
 123-19  commission.
 123-20              (7)  "Rehabilitation" includes renewal, restoration,
 123-21  extension, enlargement, and improvement.
 123-22              (8)  "Stage construction" means the construction of a
 123-23  project in phases, with each phase resulting in one or more
 123-24  buildings or structures that individually or together are capable
 123-25  of use, regardless of whether later phases of the project are
 123-26  authorized.
 123-27              (9)  "Using agency" means:
  124-1                    (A)  an instrumentality of the state that
  124-2  occupies and uses a state-owned or state-leased building; or
  124-3                    (B)  the commission, with respect to a
  124-4  state-owned building maintained by the commission.  (V.A.C.S.
  124-5  Art. 601b, Sec.  5.12 (part).)
  124-6        Sec. 2166.002.  APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.  This chapter
  124-7  applies only to a building construction project of the state.
  124-8  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 5.13(a) (part).)
  124-9        Sec. 2166.003.  EXCEPTIONS.  (a)  Unless otherwise provided,
 124-10  this chapter does not apply to:
 124-11              (1)  a project constructed by and for the Texas
 124-12  Department of Transportation;
 124-13              (2)  a project constructed by and for a state
 124-14  institution of higher education;
 124-15              (3)  a pen, shed, or ancillary building constructed by
 124-16  and for the Department of Agriculture for the processing of
 124-17  livestock before export;
 124-18              (4)  a project constructed by the Parks and Wildlife
 124-19  Department;
 124-20              (5)  a repair or rehabilitation project, except a major
 124-21  renovation, of buildings and grounds on the commission inventory;
 124-22              (6)  a repair and rehabilitation project of another
 124-23  using agency, if all labor for the project is provided by the
 124-24  regular maintenance force of the using agency under specific
 124-25  legislative authorization and the project does not require the
 124-26  advance preparation of working plans or drawings; or
 124-27              (7)  a repair and rehabilitation project involving the
  125-1  use of contract labor, if the project has been excluded from this
  125-2  chapter by commission rule and does not require the advance
  125-3  preparation of working plans or drawings.
  125-4        (b)  Only Sections 2166.104, 2166.151-2166.155, 2166.251,
  125-5  2166.252, and Subchapter H apply to a construction project
  125-6  undertaken by or for the institutional division of the Texas
  125-7  Department of Criminal Justice.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs. 5.13(a)
  125-8  (part), (c), (d).)
  125-9        Sec. 2166.004.  ADDITIONAL EXCEPTIONS.  In addition to the
 125-10  exceptions provided by Section 2166.003, this chapter does not
 125-11  apply to:
 125-12              (1)  a project constructed by or under the supervision
 125-13  of a public authority created by the laws of this state; or
 125-14              (2)  a state-aided local government project.  (V.A.C.S.
 125-15  Art. 601b, Sec. 5.14.)
 125-16        Sec. 2166.005.  COMMISSION PARTICIPATION IN OTHER BUILDING
 125-17  PROJECTS.  (a)  Section 2166.003 does not prohibit the commission
 125-18  from undertaking on a cost recovery basis a project generally
 125-19  excluded from the application of this chapter by that section.
 125-20        (b)  A service provided under this section is not subject to
 125-21  the requirements of Chapter 771.  The commission shall establish a
 125-22  system of charges and billings for services provided to ensure
 125-23  recovery of the cost of providing the services and shall submit a
 125-24  purchase voucher or a journal voucher after the close of each month
 125-25  to an agency for which services were performed.  (V.A.C.S.
 125-26  Art. 601b, Sec. 5.13(b) (part).)
 125-27        Sec. 2166.006.  LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF COMMISSION.  (a)  The
  126-1  attorney general shall represent the commission in legal matters.
  126-2        (b)  The attorney general may employ special assistants to
  126-3  assist in the performance of duties arising under this chapter.
  126-4  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 5.15(e).)
  126-5        Sec. 2166.007.  VENUE.  A suit for breach of a contract under
  126-6  this chapter shall be brought in Travis County.  (V.A.C.S.
  126-7  Art. 601b, Sec.  5.15(f).)
  126-8          (Sections 2166.008-2166.050 reserved for expansion)
  126-9        SUBCHAPTER B.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSION
 126-10        Sec. 2166.051.  ADMINISTERING AGENCY.  The commission shall
 126-11  administer this chapter.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 5.15(a)
 126-12  (part).)
 126-13        Sec. 2166.052.  ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY.  (a)
 126-14  The commission, as provided by law and by legislative
 126-15  appropriation, may:
 126-16              (1)  acquire necessary real and personal property and
 126-17  modernize, remodel, build, or equip buildings for state purposes;
 126-18  and
 126-19              (2)  contract as necessary to accomplish these
 126-20  purposes.
 126-21        (b)  The commission may not sell or otherwise dispose of real
 126-22  property of the state except by specific authority granted by the
 126-23  legislature.  (V.A.C.S.  Art. 601b, Sec.  5.01(a).)
 126-24        Sec. 2166.053.  CONTRACT AUTHORITY.  To the extent permitted
 126-25  by appropriations, the commission may take action and contract to
 126-26  obtain sites that it considers necessary for the orderly future
 126-27  development of the state building program.  (V.A.C.S.  Art. 601b,
  127-1  Sec. 5.02(a).)
  127-2        Sec. 2166.054.  TITLE TO AND CONTROL OF BUILDINGS; INITIAL
  127-3  OCCUPANTS.  (a)  The commission shall obtain title for the state
  127-4  and retain control of:
  127-5              (1)  real property acquired for a building site; and
  127-6              (2)  any building located on the site.
  127-7        (b)  The commission or the legislature shall determine the
  127-8  initial state agency occupants of a building.
  127-9        (c)  This section applies only to a state building that has
 127-10  been or may be constructed in the municipality of Austin by the
 127-11  commission.  (V.A.C.S.  Art. 601b, Sec. 5.04.)
 127-12        Sec. 2166.055.  EMINENT DOMAIN.  The commission may exercise
 127-13  the power of eminent domain under the general laws to obtain a
 127-14  building site.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 5.03.)
 127-15        Sec. 2166.056.  GRANT OF EASEMENT OR RIGHT-OF-WAY.  (a)  The
 127-16  commission may grant a permanent or temporary easement or
 127-17  right-of-way over and on the land of a state agency on a project
 127-18  administered by the commission if it is necessary to ensure the
 127-19  efficient and expeditious construction, improvement, renovation,
 127-20  use, or operation of a building or facility of the project.
 127-21        (b)  The commission shall submit an easement or right-of-way
 127-22  that may extend beyond the period of construction to the asset
 127-23  management division of the General Land Office for written comment
 127-24  not later than the 30th day before the date it is granted by the
 127-25  commission.
 127-26        (c)  The commission shall consider comments submitted by the
 127-27  asset management division of the General Land Office before
  128-1  granting an easement or right-of-way.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.
  128-2  5.11.)
  128-3        Sec. 2166.057.  COORDINATION OF MULTIAGENCY PROJECTS.  The
  128-4  commission is the coordinating authority for the construction of
  128-5  any multiagency state office building authorized by the
  128-6  legislature.  (V.A.C.S.  Art. 601b, Sec. 5.15(a) (part).)
  128-7        Sec. 2166.058.  ASSISTANCE BY OTHER AGENCIES.  (a)  The
  128-8  commission may call on a department of state government to assist
  128-9  it in executing this chapter.
 128-10        (b)  The commission may call on the Texas Department of
 128-11  Transportation to make appropriate tests and analyses of the
 128-12  natural materials at the site of a building proposed to be
 128-13  constructed under this chapter to ensure that the foundation of the
 128-14  building is adequate for the building's life.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b,
 128-15  Secs.  5.02(b), 5.05.)
 128-16        Sec. 2166.059.  ASSIGNMENT OF COMMISSION EMPLOYEE TO OTHER
 128-17  AGENCY.  (a)  The commission may assign a qualified professional
 128-18  employee to a using agency if, because of the volume of projects,
 128-19  the commission and using agency agree that full-time coordination
 128-20  between them is beneficial.  The commission and using agency shall
 128-21  jointly determine the qualifications and duties of the assigned
 128-22  employee.
 128-23        (b)  The salary and related expenses of an assigned employee
 128-24  shall be charged against the projects of the using agency to which
 128-25  the employee is assigned.
 128-26        (c)  The commission shall terminate the assignment if the
 128-27  commission determines it is not required.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b,
  129-1  Sec. 5.15(c).)
  129-2        Sec. 2166.060.  SITE SELECTION AND CONSTRUCTION IN TEXAS
  129-3  MUNICIPALITIES.  (a)  The commission may select and purchase a site
  129-4  in a municipality in this state to construct a state office
  129-5  building and adjoining parking spaces if the construction is
  129-6  considered necessary to house a state department or agency in the
  129-7  municipality.
  129-8        (b)  The commission may plan, construct, and initially equip
  129-9  a state office building and adjoining parking spaces on the site
 129-10  selected and purchased.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 5.10(a).)
 129-11        Sec. 2166.061.  GENERAL COMMISSION OVERSIGHT DURING
 129-12  CONSTRUCTION.  The commission is responsible for protecting the
 129-13  state's interests during the actual construction of a project
 129-14  subject to this chapter.  (V.A.C.S.  Art. 601b, Sec. 5.21 (part).)
 129-15        Sec. 2166.062.  RULEMAKING AUTHORITY.  (a)  The commission
 129-16  may adopt rules necessary to implement its powers and duties under
 129-17  this chapter.
 129-18        (b)  A rule adopted under this section is binding on a state
 129-19  agency on filing of the rule with the secretary of state.
 129-20        (c)  The commission shall prepare and publish a manual to
 129-21  assist using agencies in complying with this chapter and commission
 129-22  rules.
 129-23        (d)  Copies of the manual required by this section shall be:
 129-24              (1)  distributed to using agencies; and
 129-25              (2)  available to architects, engineers, contractors,
 129-26  and others who need and request copies.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.
 129-27  5.15(d).)
  130-1        Sec. 2166.063.  FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  The commission
  130-2  may waive, suspend, or modify a provision of this chapter that
  130-3  conflicts with a federal statute or a rule, regulation, or
  130-4  administrative procedure of a federal agency if a waiver,
  130-5  suspension, or modification is essential to receive federal money
  130-6  for a project.
  130-7        (b)  If a project is wholly financed with federal money, a
  130-8  standard required by an enabling federal statute or required by a
  130-9  rule or regulation of the administering federal agency controls.
 130-10  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 5.15(g).)
 130-11          (Sections 2166.064-2166.100 reserved for expansion)
 130-12            SUBCHAPTER C.  STATEWIDE PLANNING AND REPORTING
 130-13        Sec. 2166.101.  COMPILATION OF CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
 130-14  INFORMATION.  (a)  This section applies to a state-owned building,
 130-15  including a building otherwise exempt from this chapter under
 130-16  Section 2166.003.
 130-17        (b)  The commission shall biennially obtain the following
 130-18  information for each state-owned building from the using agency:
 130-19              (1)  the year of completion;
 130-20              (2)  the general construction type;
 130-21              (3)  the size;
 130-22              (4)  the use; and
 130-23              (5)  the general condition.
 130-24        (c)  The commission shall, for a building completed on or
 130-25  after September 1, 1979, obtain from a using agency information
 130-26  showing the total cost of the project and the cost of construction
 130-27  with other information necessary to meaningfully compare the cost
  131-1  of similar buildings.
  131-2        (d)  The commission shall summarize its findings on the
  131-3  status of state-owned buildings and current information on
  131-4  construction costs in a report it shall make available to the
  131-5  governor, the legislature, and the state's budget offices.
  131-6        (e)  State agencies, departments, and institutions shall
  131-7  cooperate with the commission in providing the information
  131-8  necessary for the report.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs. 5.13(b)
  131-9  (part), 5.31.)
 131-10        Sec. 2166.102.  LONG-RANGE PLAN FOR STATE AGENCY SPACE NEEDS.
 131-11  (a)  The commission shall prepare a long-range plan on the needs of
 131-12  state agencies in Travis County that obtain or occupy space under
 131-13  this subtitle.
 131-14        (b)  The commission shall maintain a six-year capital
 131-15  planning cycle and shall file a master facilities plan with the
 131-16  Governor's Office of Budget and Planning and the Legislative Budget
 131-17  Board before July 1 of each even-numbered year.
 131-18        (c)  The master facilities plan must contain:
 131-19              (1)  a projection of the amount of space needed by
 131-20  state agencies;
 131-21              (2)  an examination of the use, age, condition, and
 131-22  economic life of state-owned buildings on the commission's
 131-23  inventory;
 131-24              (3)  an analysis, in accordance with Subchapter D, of
 131-25  projects that have been requested by state agencies;
 131-26              (4)  an examination of the extent to which the state
 131-27  satisfies its need for space by leasing building space;
  132-1              (5)  an examination of state-paid operation and
  132-2  maintenance costs, including costs for telecommunications services,
  132-3  for existing buildings owned or leased by the state;
  132-4              (6)  a discussion of the economic and market conditions
  132-5  affecting the costs of the construction or lease of buildings;
  132-6              (7)  an analysis of whether the state will benefit more
  132-7  from satisfying its needs for space by:
  132-8                    (A)  engaging in new projects;
  132-9                    (B)  leasing built space; or
 132-10                    (C)  satisfying its needs in another manner; and
 132-11              (8)  other information relevant to the long-range plan
 132-12  that is:
 132-13                    (A)  considered appropriate by the commission; or
 132-14                    (B)  requested in writing by the governor or the
 132-15  presiding officer of either house of the legislature.
 132-16        (d)  Each state agency housed wholly or partly in a facility
 132-17  on the commission's inventory or in a facility leased by the
 132-18  commission shall participate in the long-range planning process
 132-19  required by this section.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 5.35.)
 132-20        Sec. 2166.103.  BIENNIAL REPORT ON SPACE NEEDS.  (a)  The
 132-21  commission shall continuously survey the state's office space needs
 132-22  to determine the space needed and the location of the need.
 132-23        (b)  Before each legislative session, the commission shall
 132-24  send to the governor, the lieutenant governor, the speaker of the
 132-25  house of representatives, and the Legislative Budget Board a report
 132-26  identifying counties in which more than 50,000 square feet of
 132-27  usable office space is needed and the commission's recommendations
  133-1  for meeting that need.  The commission may recommend leasing or
  133-2  purchasing and renovating one or more existing buildings or
  133-3  constructing one or more buildings.
  133-4        (c)  The commission may collect appropriate information it
  133-5  considers necessary for preparing its recommendations and report.
  133-6  (V.A.C.S.  Art. 601b, Sec.  5.34(a).)
  133-7        Sec. 2166.104.  BIENNIAL REPORT ON REQUESTED PROJECTS.  (a)
  133-8  On or before a date specified by the state's budget agencies in
  133-9  each year immediately preceding a regular session of the
 133-10  legislature, the commission shall send to the budget agencies a
 133-11  report listing all projects requested under Subchapter D.
 133-12        (b)  The report must contain:
 133-13              (1)  a brief and specific justification prepared by the
 133-14  using agency for each project;
 133-15              (2)  a summary of the project analysis or, if the
 133-16  analysis was not made, a statement briefly describing the method
 133-17  used to estimate costs for the project;
 133-18              (3)  a project cost estimate developed in accordance
 133-19  with Subchapter D, detailed enough to allow the budget agencies,
 133-20  the governor, and the legislature the widest possible latitude in
 133-21  developing policy regarding each project request;
 133-22              (4)  an estimate, prepared by the commission with the
 133-23  cooperation of both the using agency and any private design
 133-24  professional retained, of the annual cost of maintaining the
 133-25  completed project, including the estimated cost of utility
 133-26  services; and
 133-27              (5)  an estimate, prepared by the using agency, of the
  134-1  annual cost of staffing and operating the completed project,
  134-2  excluding maintenance cost.
  134-3        (c)  If appropriate, the commission, with the using agency's
  134-4  approval, may indicate:
  134-5              (1)  the feasibility of stage construction of a
  134-6  requested project; and
  134-7              (2)  the degree to which money will be required in the
  134-8  next biennium if the project is undertaken in stages.
  134-9        (d)  If a using agency requests three or more projects, it
 134-10  shall designate its priority rating for each project.  The budget
 134-11  agencies shall, with the commission's cooperation, develop detailed
 134-12  instructions to implement the priority system required by this
 134-13  subsection.  The commission's report must show the designated
 134-14  priority of each project to which a priority rating has been
 134-15  assigned.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs. 5.16(e), (f).)
 134-16          (Sections 2166.105-2166.150 reserved for expansion)
 134-17              SUBCHAPTER D.  INDIVIDUAL PROJECT ANALYSIS
 134-18        Sec. 2166.151.  USING AGENCY'S GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION;
 134-19  INITIATION OF PROJECT ANALYSIS PROCESS.  (a)  A using agency
 134-20  requesting a project shall prepare and send to the commission a
 134-21  general description of the project.
 134-22        (b)  The commission shall study a project description sent to
 134-23  it and shall initiate the preparation of a project analysis for:
 134-24              (1)  a new construction project; and
 134-25              (2)  any other project for which, in the commission's
 134-26  opinion, the cost of preparing a project analysis is justified.
 134-27  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.  5.16(a).)
  135-1        Sec. 2166.152.  PREPARATION OF PROJECT ANALYSIS.  (a)  The
  135-2  commission may retain a private design professional or use its own
  135-3  staff to prepare a project analysis.
  135-4        (b)  A private design professional retained to prepare a
  135-5  project analysis shall be selected as provided by Subchapter E.
  135-6        (c)  In preparing a project analysis, the commission and any
  135-7  private design professional it retains shall cooperate and work
  135-8  closely with the using agency so that the project analysis fully
  135-9  reflects the using agency's needs.
 135-10        (d)  A contract to prepare a project analysis must specify
 135-11  that the analysis becomes the commission's property.  (V.A.C.S.
 135-12  Art. 601b, Secs.  5.16(b), (c) (part).)
 135-13        Sec. 2166.153.  CONTENTS OF PROJECT ANALYSIS.  (a)  A project
 135-14  analysis consists of:
 135-15              (1)  a complete description of the project and a
 135-16  justification of the project prepared by the using agency;
 135-17              (2)  a detailed estimate of the amount of space needed
 135-18  to meet the needs of the using agency and to allow for realistic
 135-19  growth;
 135-20              (3)  a description of the proposed project prepared by
 135-21  a design professional that:
 135-22                    (A)  includes schematic plans and outline
 135-23  specifications describing the type of construction and probable
 135-24  materials to be used; and
 135-25                    (B)  is sufficient to establish the general scope
 135-26  and quality of construction;
 135-27              (4)  an estimate of the probable cost of construction;
  136-1              (5)  a description of the proposed site of the project
  136-2  and an estimate of the cost of site preparation;
  136-3              (6)  an overall estimate of the cost of the project;
  136-4              (7)  information prepared under Section 2166.451 about
  136-5  historic structures considered as alternatives to new construction;
  136-6              (8)  an evaluation of energy alternatives as required
  136-7  by Section 2166.401; and
  136-8              (9)  other information required by the commission.
  136-9        (b)  A project analysis may include two or more alternative
 136-10  proposals for meeting the using agency's space needs by:
 136-11              (1)  new construction;
 136-12              (2)  the acquisition and rehabilitation of an existing
 136-13  or historic structure; or
 136-14              (3)  a combination of new and existing structures.
 136-15        (c)  If any part of a project involves the construction or
 136-16  rehabilitation of a building that is to be used primarily as a
 136-17  parking garage or for office space for state government, the
 136-18  project analysis also must include:
 136-19              (1)  a description of the amount and location of space
 136-20  in the building that can be made available for lease to private
 136-21  tenants under Subchapter E, Chapter 2165; or
 136-22              (2)  a statement of the reason that lease of space in
 136-23  the building to private tenants is not feasible.
 136-24        (d)  All estimates involved in the preparation of a project
 136-25  analysis shall be carefully and fully documented and incorporated
 136-26  into the project analysis.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 5.16(c)
 136-27  (part).)
  137-1        Sec. 2166.154.  USE OF PROJECT ANALYSIS OR COST ESTIMATE IN
  137-2  APPROPRIATIONS PROCESS.  The using agency shall use the cost of the
  137-3  project as determined by the project analysis or the cost estimate
  137-4  developed under Section 2166.155 as the basis of a request to the
  137-5  state's budget offices.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs. 5.16(c) (part),
  137-6  (d) (part).)
  137-7        Sec. 2166.155.  ESTIMATE OF PROJECT COSTS IN LIEU OF PROJECT
  137-8  ANALYSIS.  (a)  If the commission determines that the cost of a
  137-9  project analysis is not justified or required, the commission
 137-10  shall, in cooperation with the using agency, develop a realistic
 137-11  estimate of the project's cost.
 137-12        (b)  If necessary, the commission shall arrange for an
 137-13  on-site inspection and analysis of the proposed project by a
 137-14  commission staff member.
 137-15        (c)  The commission shall inform a using agency of a cost
 137-16  estimate developed under this section.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.
 137-17  5.16(d) (part).)
 137-18        Sec. 2166.156.  PREPARATION OF PRELIMINARY AND WORKING PLANS
 137-19  AND SPECIFICATIONS.  (a)  The preliminary plans and outline
 137-20  specifications and the working plans and specifications for a
 137-21  project shall be prepared by:
 137-22              (1)  a private design professional selected and
 137-23  retained by the commission in accordance with Subchapter E; or
 137-24              (2)  unless the commission is required to retain a
 137-25  design professional under Subsection (b), the commission's
 137-26  professional staff.
 137-27        (b)  The commission shall retain a private design
  138-1  professional for:
  138-2              (1)  a new construction project estimated to cost more
  138-3  than $100,000; or
  138-4              (2)  a new construction project for which the using
  138-5  agency requests a private design professional.
  138-6        (c)  The commission shall ensure that plans and
  138-7  specifications:
  138-8              (1)  are clear and complete;
  138-9              (2)  permit execution of the project with appropriate
 138-10  economy and efficiency; and
 138-11              (3)  conform with the requirements described by the
 138-12  previously prepared project analysis.
 138-13        (d)  The commission must approve plans and specifications
 138-14  before the using agency may accept or use them.  (V.A.C.S.
 138-15  Art. 601b, Sec. 5.20(a).)
 138-16        Sec. 2166.157.  ACCOUNTING FOR PROJECT ANALYSIS EXPENSES.
 138-17  When the legislature approves a project and appropriates money for
 138-18  its construction, the engineering, architectural, and other
 138-19  planning expenses necessary to make a project analysis are the
 138-20  first charge against the project for which the analysis was made.
 138-21  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 5.24 (part).)
 138-22          (Sections 2166.158-2166.200 reserved for expansion)
 138-23              SUBCHAPTER E.  PRIVATE DESIGN PROFESSIONALS
 138-24        Sec. 2166.201.  COMMISSION FILES ON PRIVATE DESIGN
 138-25  PROFESSIONALS.  (a)  The commission shall maintain a file of all
 138-26  prospective private design professionals who express an interest in
 138-27  building construction projects of the state.
  139-1        (b)  The commission shall include in the file information
  139-2  that the commission considers essential and advisable, with
  139-3  brochures and exhibits submitted by each private design
  139-4  professional.
  139-5        (c)  A prospective private design professional may submit
  139-6  additional brochures, exhibits, and information that the design
  139-7  professional considers necessary to keep the files current and that
  139-8  are in accordance with the design professional's ethical practice.
  139-9        (d)  A using agency may inspect the files.  (V.A.C.S.
 139-10  Art. 601b, Sec. 5.22(a).)
 139-11        Sec. 2166.202.  SELECTION OF PRIVATE DESIGN PROFESSIONAL;
 139-12  RULES.  (a)  The commission is responsible for selecting any
 139-13  private design professional retained for a project subject to this
 139-14  chapter.
 139-15        (b)  The commission, in consultation with the Texas Board of
 139-16  Architectural Examiners and the State Board of Registration for
 139-17  Professional Engineers, shall adopt by rule criteria to evaluate
 139-18  the competence and qualifications of a prospective private design
 139-19  professional.
 139-20        (c)  The commission shall select a private design
 139-21  professional in accordance with a rule adopted under this section
 139-22  and the ethical standards of the professional societies of
 139-23  architects and engineers.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs.  5.22(b)
 139-24  (part), (c) (part).)
 139-25        Sec. 2166.203.  INTERVIEW NOTIFICATION TO PRIVATE DESIGN
 139-26  PROFESSIONAL.  (a)  The commission shall notify a private design
 139-27  professional  selected for an interview of the person's selection
  140-1  not later than the 30th day before the date of the interview to
  140-2  allow preparation for the interview.
  140-3        (b)  Subsection (a) does not apply in an emergency situation
  140-4  that:
  140-5              (1)  presents an imminent peril to the public health,
  140-6  safety, or welfare;
  140-7              (2)  presents an imminent peril to property;
  140-8              (3)  requires expeditious action to prevent a hazard to
  140-9  life, health, safety, welfare, or property; or
 140-10              (4)  requires expeditious action to avoid undue
 140-11  additional cost to the state.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs. 5.22(b)
 140-12  (part), (d).)
 140-13        Sec. 2166.204.  USING AGENCY RECOMMENDATIONS.  The commission
 140-14  shall request that the using agency make recommendations regarding
 140-15  private project designers.  The commission shall consider the
 140-16  recommendations in selecting a private design professional to be
 140-17  retained for a particular project.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.
 140-18  5.22(c) (part).)
 140-19        Sec. 2166.205.  COMPENSATION OF PRIVATE DESIGN PROFESSIONAL.
 140-20  (a)  A private design professional retained under this chapter
 140-21  shall be compensated under this section.
 140-22        (b)  The commission shall establish compensation for a new
 140-23  project or rehabilitation project by studying compensation paid in
 140-24  this state by private clients for projects of comparable size and
 140-25  complexity.  Compensation may not exceed the minimum recommended
 140-26  for similar projects by the:
 140-27              (1)  Texas Society of Architects, if the private design
  141-1  professional is an architect; or
  141-2              (2)  Texas Society of Professional Engineers, if the
  141-3  private design professional is an engineer.
  141-4        (c)  Compensation established by the commission covers  all
  141-5  professional services rendered by a private design professional,
  141-6  including professional inspection as defined by Section 2166.351.
  141-7  If the commission requires detailed inspection as defined by
  141-8  Section 2166.351, the commission shall increase compensation by an
  141-9  amount equal to the actual cost of providing the detailed
 141-10  inspection.
 141-11        (d)  Compensation for preparation of a project analysis under
 141-12  Subchapter D may not exceed one percent of the estimated cost of
 141-13  construction.  If the project is approved by the legislature in
 141-14  substantially the form originally requested and the same private
 141-15  design professional is retained for the later phases of design,
 141-16  compensation paid for preparing the project analysis under this
 141-17  subsection shall be deducted from compensation paid under
 141-18  Subsections (b) and (c).  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 5.23 (part).)
 141-19        Sec. 2166.206.  INFORMATION FURNISHED BY STATE.  The state
 141-20  shall furnish to a private design professional retained under this
 141-21  chapter:
 141-22              (1)  detailed information on space requirements and
 141-23  relationships and the justification for, use of, and general
 141-24  requirements for the project; and
 141-25              (2)  a complete site survey and soil analysis.
 141-26  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.  5.23 (part).)
 141-27          (Sections 2166.207-2166.250 reserved for expansion)
  142-1           SUBCHAPTER F.  PROJECT AUTHORIZATION; BIDDING AND
  142-2                          CONTRACT PROCEDURES
  142-3        Sec. 2166.251.  LEGISLATIVE AUTHORIZATIONS AND
  142-4  APPROPRIATIONS.  (a)  Only the legislature may authorize a project.
  142-5        (b)  A legislative appropriation for a project is directly to
  142-6  a using agency unless the project is to be constructed by the
  142-7  commission, in which event the appropriation is to the commission.
  142-8        (c)  An appropriation for the construction of a project
  142-9  expresses the legislative intent that the project be completed
 142-10  within the limits of the appropriation.
 142-11        (d)  If the legislative authorization provides for stage
 142-12  construction of a project, the commission shall proceed with the
 142-13  project through the specifically authorized stage.  (V.A.C.S.
 142-14  Art. 601b, Secs. 5.17(a), (b) (part), (c).)
 142-15        Sec. 2166.252.  MODIFYING PROJECT TO CONFORM TO
 142-16  APPROPRIATIONS.  (a)  If money appropriated for a project is less
 142-17  than the amount originally requested or is less than the amount
 142-18  required for the project as originally submitted to the state
 142-19  budget agencies, the commission and the using agency shall confer
 142-20  on how to bring the project cost within the amount appropriated.
 142-21  The commission and the using agency shall make every effort to
 142-22  comply with legislative intent to modify the project as originally
 142-23  submitted.
 142-24        (b)  The commission shall notify the using agency that it
 142-25  considers the project canceled if it is impossible to modify the
 142-26  project to bring the cost within the amount appropriated.
 142-27        (c)  If authorized by an act appropriating money for a
  143-1  project, a using agency may appeal the decision of the commission
  143-2  to cancel a project to the governor by submitting a request that:
  143-3              (1)  the project be undertaken as stage construction;
  143-4  or
  143-5              (2)  the money available for the project be
  143-6  supplemented by the transfer of money appropriated to the same
  143-7  using agency for other projects of equal or lower priority or from
  143-8  the unused contingency reserves of any project of the same using
  143-9  agency.
 143-10        (d)  The governor shall, after obtaining the advice of the
 143-11  Legislative Budget Board, rule on a request submitted under
 143-12  Subsection (c).  If the ruling favors the using agency, the
 143-13  commission shall proceed with the project.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b,
 143-14  Sec. 5.17(b) (part).)
 143-15        Sec. 2166.253.  BIDDING PROCEDURES.  (a)  After final
 143-16  approval of a project's working plans and specifications and their
 143-17  acceptance by a using agency, the commission shall advertise in two
 143-18  or more newspapers of general circulation for bids or proposals for
 143-19  the construction of and related work on the project.
 143-20        (b)  The commission shall allow bidders not less than 30 days
 143-21  after the date the commission issues the bid documents to respond
 143-22  to an invitation to bid.  The commission may shorten the time for
 143-23  response to prevent undue additional costs to a state agency or,
 143-24  for emergency projects, to prevent or remove a hazard to life or
 143-25  property.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 5.20(c) (part).)
 143-26        Sec. 2166.254.  REVIEW OF CERTAIN BIDS BY HISTORICAL
 143-27  COMMISSION.  (a)  Before a contract is awarded for the major repair
  144-1  or renovation of a state structure designated by the Texas
  144-2  Historical Commission as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, the
  144-3  commission shall forward to the Texas Historical Commission a copy
  144-4  of bids received and an evaluation of the bidders' qualifications.
  144-5        (b)  The Texas Historical Commission shall review the bids
  144-6  and qualifications and recommend to the commission the bidder to
  144-7  which the award should be made.
  144-8        (c)  The commission may award the contract to a bidder other
  144-9  than the lowest bidder based on the Texas Historical Commission's
 144-10  recommendation.  (V.A.C.S.  Art. 601b, Sec. 5.20(d).)
 144-11        Sec. 2166.255.  AWARD OF CONTRACT.  (a)  A contract shall be
 144-12  awarded to the qualified bidder making the lowest and best bid in
 144-13  accordance with the law on awarding a state contract.
 144-14        (b)  The commission may reject all bids.
 144-15        (c)  A contract may not be awarded for an amount greater than
 144-16  the amount that the comptroller certifies to be available for the
 144-17  project.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.  5.20(c) (part).)
 144-18        Sec. 2166.256.  ACQUISITION OF ITEMS NOT FURNISHED UNDER
 144-19  CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT.  Equipment or furnishings not constructed or
 144-20  installed under a construction contract shall be acquired through
 144-21  regular state purchasing methods.  (V.A.C.S.  Art. 601b, Sec.
 144-22  5.20(g).)
 144-23        Sec. 2166.257.  CONTRACT PAYMENT ADMINISTRATION.  (a)  On
 144-24  receipt of notice and itemized statements from the commission, the
 144-25  comptroller shall:
 144-26              (1)  account for prior expenditures on behalf of a
 144-27  project as expenditures from the project's appropriation, based on
  145-1  the amount of those expenditures certified by the commission; and
  145-2              (2)  reserve from a project's appropriation an amount
  145-3  estimated by the commission to be sufficient to cover contingencies
  145-4  over the amounts obligated by contract or otherwise for:
  145-5                    (A)  planning, engineering, and architectural
  145-6  work;
  145-7                    (B)  site acquisition and development; and
  145-8                    (C)  construction, equipment, and furnishings
  145-9  contracts.
 145-10        (b)  The money reserved under Subsection (a)(2) may be used
 145-11  only if:
 145-12              (1)  the design professional or contractor recommends
 145-13  and justifies the proposed contingency expenditures by submitting a
 145-14  change order request;
 145-15              (2)  the proposed change order request is approved by
 145-16  the design professional;
 145-17              (3)  the proposed change order request is approved by
 145-18  the using agency and the agency makes a formal request for the
 145-19  allocation of money from the contingency reserve; and
 145-20              (4)  the director of facilities construction and space
 145-21  management appointed under Section 2152.104 investigates the nature
 145-22  of the change order and concurs in the necessity of the proposed
 145-23  expenditure or refuses to concur not later than the 15th day after
 145-24  the date of receiving the request.
 145-25        (c)  If the director of facilities construction and space
 145-26  management refuses to concur in a proposed contingency expenditure,
 145-27  the using agency may appeal to the commission.  The commission's
  146-1  findings are final.  The commission shall adopt rules on the
  146-2  procedures for an appeal under this subsection.
  146-3        (d)  If an approved change order results in a reduction of
  146-4  construction cost, the amount of the contingency reserve shall be
  146-5  increased by the amount of the reduction.
  146-6        (e)  The comptroller shall issue warrants to pay progress
  146-7  payments and final payments on construction under this chapter on
  146-8  the commission's written approval.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs.
  146-9  5.20(e), (f).)
 146-10        Sec. 2166.258.  COMMON SURETY OR INSURER.  (a)  The
 146-11  commission or an agency whose project is exempted from all or part
 146-12  of this chapter under Section 2166.003 may negotiate an arrangement
 146-13  advantageous to the state with a surety or an insurer, as
 146-14  appropriate, authorized to do business in this state to furnish
 146-15  bonds, insurance, or both that a contractor or subcontractor is
 146-16  required to execute or carry to receive a contract or subcontract
 146-17  on a project administered by the commission or other agency.
 146-18        (b)  Notwithstanding Section 1, Chapter 87, Acts of the 56th
 146-19  Legislature, Regular Session, 1959 (Article 7.19-1, Vernon's Texas
 146-20  Insurance Code), the commission or other agency may require a
 146-21  contractor or subcontractor to meet part or all of the bonding or
 146-22  insurance requirements for the project under the arrangement
 146-23  negotiated by the commission or other agency.  (V.A.C.S.
 146-24  Art. 601b, Sec. 5.265.)
 146-25        Sec. 2166.259.  SMALL CONTRACTOR PARTICIPATION ASSISTANCE
 146-26  PROGRAM.  (a)  This section applies only to a contract for a public
 146-27  works project that has an estimated cost of more than $20 million.
  147-1        (b)  The commission shall maintain a small contractor
  147-2  participation assistance program to ensure full opportunity for
  147-3  participation in public works projects by small contractors.  The
  147-4  program must include a:
  147-5              (1)  system for the centralized purchase of necessary
  147-6  insurance coverage for the public works project that is required
  147-7  under Subsection (c);
  147-8              (2)  public outreach plan to:
  147-9                    (A)  provide public information about the
 147-10  program; and
 147-11                    (B)  encourage small contractors to participate
 147-12  in the program;
 147-13              (3)  technical assistance plan to aid small contractors
 147-14  in developing the skills necessary to participate in the program in
 147-15  accordance with Subsection (d); and
 147-16              (4)  financing assistance plan to provide
 147-17  administrative and other assistance to small contractors in
 147-18  obtaining necessary financing arrangements to make the
 147-19  participation of those contractors possible.
 147-20        (c)  The commission shall provide for the centralized
 147-21  purchasing of:
 147-22              (1)  workers' compensation insurance coverage;
 147-23              (2)  employer's liability insurance coverage;
 147-24              (3)  commercial general and excess liability coverage;
 147-25              (4)  payment and performance bonds; and
 147-26              (5)  other similar coverage the commission considers
 147-27  necessary and reasonable for the public works project.
  148-1        (d)  A technical assistance plan adopted by the commission
  148-2  must include information on and assistance in:
  148-3              (1)  bid estimation, the bidding process, scheduling,
  148-4  and the understanding of bid documents;
  148-5              (2)  the reading of construction drawings and other
  148-6  analogous documents;
  148-7              (3)  business accounting, bonds, and bond requirements;
  148-8              (4)  negotiation with general contractors; and
  148-9              (5)  other technical and administrative matters
 148-10  considered appropriate and necessary given the complexity and scope
 148-11  of the public works project.
 148-12        (e)  The commission may negotiate contracts with persons or
 148-13  firms having expertise in the areas that must be included in the
 148-14  commission's technical assistance plan to provide the information
 148-15  and assistance.
 148-16        (f)  In this section:
 148-17              (1)  "Public works project" means a construction
 148-18  project designed to serve the public necessity, use, or convenience
 148-19  that is undertaken and executed by the commission, including a
 148-20  project for the construction, alteration, or repair of a public
 148-21  building.
 148-22              (2)  "Small contractor" means a contractor that
 148-23  operates as a small-business concern as defined by the Small
 148-24  Business Act (15 U.S.C. Chapter 14A).  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.
 148-25  5.37.)
 148-26          (Sections 2166.260-2166.300 reserved for expansion)
 148-27               SUBCHAPTER G.  UNIFORM GENERAL CONDITIONS
  149-1                    IN STATE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
  149-2        Sec. 2166.301.  EXCEPTIONS.  Sections 2166.303 and 2166.304
  149-3  do not apply to a contract made with a person subject to:
  149-4              (1)  the safety standards of Article 6053-1, Revised
  149-5  Statutes; and
  149-6              (2)  the administrative penalty provisions of Article
  149-7  6053-2, Revised Statutes.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 5.26(a-5).)
  149-8        Sec. 2166.302.  ADOPTION OF CONDITIONS.  The commission shall
  149-9  adopt uniform general conditions to be incorporated into all
 149-10  building construction contracts made by the state, including a
 149-11  contract for a project excluded from this chapter by Section
 149-12  2166.003, but not including a contract for a project excluded from
 149-13  this chapter by Section 2166.004.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.
 149-14  5.26(a).)
 149-15        Sec. 2166.303.  UNIFORM TRENCH SAFETY CONDITIONS.  (a)  The
 149-16  uniform general conditions for a construction project in which
 149-17  trench excavation will exceed a depth of five feet must require
 149-18  that the bid documents provided to all bidders and the contract
 149-19  include:
 149-20              (1)  a reference to the federal Occupational Safety and
 149-21  Health Administration's standards for trench safety that will be in
 149-22  effect during the construction of the project;
 149-23              (2)  a copy of the state's special shoring
 149-24  requirements, if any, with a separate pay item for the special
 149-25  shoring requirements;
 149-26              (3)  a copy of geotechnical information obtained by the
 149-27  owner for use by the contractor in the design of the trench safety
  150-1  system; and
  150-2              (4)  a separate pay item for trench excavation safety
  150-3  protection.
  150-4        (b)  The separate pay item for trench safety is determined by
  150-5  the linear feet of trench excavated.  The separate pay item for the
  150-6  state's special shoring requirements, if any, is determined by the
  150-7  square feet of shoring used.
  150-8        (c)  In this section, "trench" has the meaning assigned by
  150-9  the standards adopted by the federal Occupational Safety and Health
 150-10  Administration.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs. 5.26(a-1), (a-2),
 150-11  (a-4).)
 150-12        Sec. 2166.304.  PRE-BID CONFERENCE.  (a)  A state agency may
 150-13  require bidders to attend a pre-bid conference to coordinate a
 150-14  geotechnical investigation of the project site by the bidders.
 150-15        (b)  In awarding a contract, an agency may not consider a bid
 150-16  from a bidder who failed to attend a pre-bid conference required
 150-17  under this section.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 5.26(a-3).)
 150-18        Sec. 2166.305.  REVIEW OF UNIFORM GENERAL CONDITIONS.  (a)
 150-19  The commission shall require a review of the uniform general
 150-20  conditions of state building construction contracts whenever the
 150-21  commission considers review worthwhile, but not less frequently
 150-22  than once every five years.
 150-23        (b)  A committee appointed by the commission shall perform
 150-24  the review.  The committee consists of:
 150-25              (1)  the director of facilities construction and space
 150-26  management appointed under Section 2152.104, who serves ex officio
 150-27  as the presiding officer of the committee and who votes only in
  151-1  case of a tie;
  151-2              (2)  seven individuals appointed by the commission, one
  151-3  each from the lists of nominees submitted respectively by the:
  151-4                    (A)  president of the Texas Society of
  151-5  Architects;
  151-6                    (B)  president of the Texas Society of
  151-7  Professional Engineers;
  151-8                    (C)  presiding officer of the Executive Council
  151-9  of the Texas Associated General Contractors Chapters;
 151-10                    (D)  executive secretary of the Mechanical
 151-11  Contractors Associations of Texas, Incorporated;
 151-12                    (E)  executive secretary of the Texas Building
 151-13  and Construction Trades Council;
 151-14                    (F)  president of the Associated Builders and
 151-15  Contractors of Texas; and
 151-16                    (G)  executive director of the National
 151-17  Association of Minority Contractors, with the list composed of
 151-18  persons who reside in this state;
 151-19              (3)  one individual appointed by the commission
 151-20  representing an institution of higher education, as defined by
 151-21  Section 61.003, Education Code;
 151-22              (4)  one individual appointed by the commission
 151-23  representing a state agency that has a substantial ongoing
 151-24  construction program; and
 151-25              (5)  one individual appointed by the commission
 151-26  representing the attorney general's office.
 151-27        (c)  Members of the committee serve without compensation but
  152-1  may be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses.  (V.A.C.S.
  152-2  Art. 601b, Sec. 5.26(b).)
  152-3          (Sections 2166.306-2166.350 reserved for expansion)
  152-4                   SUBCHAPTER H.  PROJECT INSPECTION
  152-5        Sec. 2166.351.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:
  152-6              (1)  "Detailed inspection" means close, technical,
  152-7  on-site examination of materials, structure, and equipment and
  152-8  surveillance of the quality and methods of work, performed by one
  152-9  or more full-time personnel at the project site, to reasonably
 152-10  ensure that the project is accomplished in compliance with
 152-11  information in the contract documents and with good construction
 152-12  practices.
 152-13              (2)  "General inspection" means the examination and
 152-14  inspection of the project at periodic intervals by commission
 152-15  employees.
 152-16              (3)  "Professional inspection" means the periodic
 152-17  examination of all elements of the project to reasonably ensure
 152-18  that they meet the performance and design features and the
 152-19  technical and functional requirements of the contract documents.
 152-20  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs. 5.21(1) (part), (2) (part), (3) (part).)
 152-21        Sec. 2166.352.  CATEGORIES OF INSPECTION.  The three
 152-22  categories of inspection during construction are:
 152-23              (1)  detailed inspection;
 152-24              (2)  general inspection; and
 152-25              (3)  professional inspection.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b,
 152-26  Sec. 5.21 (part).)
 152-27        Sec. 2166.353.  DETAILED INSPECTION.  (a)  The decision to
  153-1  require a detailed inspection is in the commission's sole
  153-2  discretion.  The commission shall base its decision on the
  153-3  project's size and complexity.
  153-4        (b)  The full cost of detailed inspection is a charge against
  153-5  the project.
  153-6        (c)  A project construction inspector appointed by the design
  153-7  professional with the commission's approval shall perform detailed
  153-8  inspection.
  153-9        (d)  The project construction inspector shall:
 153-10              (1)  become thoroughly conversant with the drawings,
 153-11  specifications, details, and general conditions for executing the
 153-12  work;
 153-13              (2)  keep records of the work as required by the design
 153-14  professional and the commission;
 153-15              (3)  make reports to the design professional with
 153-16  copies to the commission and the using agency as required by the
 153-17  design professional and the commission;
 153-18              (4)  maintain at the construction site copies of the
 153-19  records and reports required under Subdivisions (2) and (3) with
 153-20  the plans, specifications, shop drawings, change orders, and
 153-21  correspondence dealing with the project;
 153-22              (5)  endeavor to ensure that the contractor is
 153-23  fulfilling the requirements of the contract documents;
 153-24              (6)  endeavor to ensure that all authorized changes are
 153-25  properly incorporated in the work and that a change is not made
 153-26  unless properly authorized;
 153-27              (7)  notify the design professional if conditions
  154-1  encountered at the project vary from the contract documents and
  154-2  comply with the design professional's directives in endeavoring to
  154-3  correct those conditions;
  154-4              (8)  review shop drawings in relation to their
  154-5  adaptability to job conditions and advise the design professional
  154-6  in that regard;
  154-7              (9)  endeavor to ensure that materials and equipment
  154-8  furnished comply with the specifications;
  154-9              (10)  ensure that records are kept on construction
 154-10  plans of the principal elements of mechanical and electrical
 154-11  systems;
 154-12              (11)  ensure that accurate records are kept of all
 154-13  underground utility installations at the project site, including
 154-14  existing installations uncovered in the process of construction, so
 154-15  that the information may be recorded on site plans or drawings that
 154-16  may be established and maintained by the commission or the using
 154-17  agency;
 154-18              (12)  keep a daily written log of all significant
 154-19  happenings on the job, including the number of workers working each
 154-20  day and the weather conditions during the day;
 154-21              (13)  observe and give prompt written notice to the
 154-22  construction contractor's representative and the design
 154-23  professional of noncompliance with contract documents on the part
 154-24  of the contractor's representative and notify the design
 154-25  professional and the commission of a failure to take corrective
 154-26  measures promptly;
 154-27              (14)  initiate, attend, and participate in progress
  155-1  meetings and inspections with the contractor;
  155-2              (15)  review every contractor's invoice against the
  155-3  value of partially or fully completed work and the materials stored
  155-4  at the project site before the invoice is forwarded to the design
  155-5  professional and promptly notify the design professional of a
  155-6  discrepancy between the review of the work and the invoice; and
  155-7              (16)  be responsible to the design professional for the
  155-8  proper administration of the duties listed in this section and
  155-9  comply with other instructions and assignments of the design
 155-10  professional.
 155-11        (e)  If the commission requires detailed inspection of a
 155-12  project's construction, the design professional shall select,
 155-13  subject to the commission's approval, the project construction
 155-14  inspector and is responsible for the proper administration of the
 155-15  duties listed in Subsection (d).  The design professional shall pay
 155-16  the salary of the project construction inspector and shall be
 155-17  reimbursed for the salary costs and the overhead expenses directly
 155-18  applicable to the salary.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs. 5.21(1)
 155-19  (part), (4).)
 155-20        Sec. 2166.354.  GENERAL INSPECTION.  (a)  On a project for
 155-21  which a project construction inspector is employed by a design
 155-22  professional, the general inspector shall work with and through the
 155-23  project construction inspector and the design professional.  On all
 155-24  other projects, the general inspector shall work with and through
 155-25  the design professional and shall exercise the detailed inspection
 155-26  functions the commission requires.
 155-27        (b)  The cost of general inspection is a charge against the
  156-1  project.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 5.21(2) (part).)
  156-2        Sec. 2166.355.  PROFESSIONAL INSPECTION; RELATED SERVICES.
  156-3  (a)  The design professional or the design professional's
  156-4  authorized representative shall perform professional inspection.
  156-5        (b)  The design professional or the design professional's
  156-6  authorized representative shall:
  156-7              (1)  assist the commission in obtaining proposals from
  156-8  contractors and in awarding and preparing construction contracts;
  156-9              (2)  be responsible for interpretation of the contract
 156-10  documents and changes made to the contract documents;
 156-11              (3)  provide an interpretation of plans and
 156-12  specifications as required during construction;
 156-13              (4)  check and approve samples, schedules, shop
 156-14  drawings, and other submissions only for conformance with the
 156-15  design concept of the project and for compliance with the
 156-16  information in the contract documents;
 156-17              (5)  approve or disapprove all change order requests
 156-18  and, subject to Section 2166.257, prepare all change orders;
 156-19              (6)  assemble all written guarantees required of the
 156-20  contractors;
 156-21              (7)  make periodic visits to the project site to become
 156-22  generally familiar with the progress and quality of the work and to
 156-23  determine in general if the work is proceeding in accordance with
 156-24  the contract documents;
 156-25              (8)  make a written inspection report after each visit
 156-26  to the project site and send a copy of the report to the contractor
 156-27  and the commission;
  157-1              (9)  keep the commission informed of the progress of
  157-2  the work and endeavor to guard against defects and deficiencies in
  157-3  contractors' work;
  157-4              (10)  determine periodically the amount owing to the
  157-5  contractors and recommend to the commission payment of that amount;
  157-6  and
  157-7              (11)  conduct inspections to determine the dates of
  157-8  substantial and final completion and notify the commission and the
  157-9  using agency of the determination.
 157-10        (c)  The amount of time that on-site inspections under
 157-11  Subsection (b)(7) take is computed by dividing the total
 157-12  compensation for professional services, excluding payments for
 157-13  detailed inspection, by 100, with the result expressed as the
 157-14  number of hours to be devoted to on-site inspections, project
 157-15  conferences with the contractor and others, and travel to and from
 157-16  those inspections and conferences.
 157-17        (d)  A recommendation under Subsection (b)(10) constitutes a
 157-18  representation to the commission that:
 157-19              (1)  based on observations and other pertinent
 157-20  information, the work has progressed to the point indicated; and
 157-21              (2)  to the best of the design professional's
 157-22  knowledge, information, and belief, the quality of the work is in
 157-23  accordance with the plans, specifications, and contract documents.
 157-24        (e)  This section does not:
 157-25              (1)  require the design professional to assume
 157-26  responsibility for or guarantee the complete adherence of the
 157-27  contractor to the plans and specifications and contract documents;
  158-1  or
  158-2              (2)  make the design professional liable for defects in
  158-3  construction.
  158-4        (f)  If a private design professional is retained, the fee
  158-5  paid that design professional is considered to cover professional
  158-6  inspection but not the additional cost of detailed inspection
  158-7  beyond the administrative duties specifically encompassed by
  158-8  Section 2166.353(e).  If the commission's staff serves as design
  158-9  professional, the commission is responsible for professional
 158-10  supervision and the cost of supervision is a charge against the
 158-11  project.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs. 5.21(3) (part), (5), (6).)
 158-12        Sec. 2166.356.  FINAL INSPECTION; FINAL PAYMENT; INSPECTION
 158-13  DURING GUARANTEE PERIOD.  (a)  The commission is responsible for
 158-14  directing final payment for work done on each project.  If on final
 158-15  inspection of a project it determines that the plans,
 158-16  specifications, contract, or change orders for the project have not
 158-17  been fully complied with, the commission shall, until compliance
 158-18  has occurred or adjustments satisfactory to the commission have
 158-19  been made, refuse to direct final payment.
 158-20        (b)  Final inspection consists of an on-site inspection by
 158-21  the design professional, a commission representative, a using
 158-22  agency representative, and at least one representative of each
 158-23  contractor.
 158-24        (c)  The commission shall schedule the final inspection not
 158-25  later than the 10th day after the date the design professional
 158-26  notifies the commission that the contract has been performed
 158-27  according to the plans and specifications.
  159-1        (d)  On completion of the project, the commission shall
  159-2  release the project to the using agency.
  159-3        (e)  The commission is responsible for inspecting the project
  159-4  before the expiration of the guarantee period to observe defects
  159-5  that may appear not later than the first anniversary of the date
  159-6  the contract is completed.  The commission shall give prompt
  159-7  written notice to the contractor of defects that are due to faulty
  159-8  materials or work.  This subsection does not require the contractor
  159-9  to assume responsibility for or guarantee defects other than those
 159-10  due to faulty materials or work or failure on the contractor's part
 159-11  to adhere to the contract documents.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.
 159-12  5.25.)
 159-13          (Sections 2166.357-2166.400 reserved for expansion)
 159-14            SUBCHAPTER I.  CONSERVATION OF ENERGY AND WATER
 159-15        Sec. 2166.401.  EVALUATION OF ENERGY ALTERNATIVES.  (a)  For
 159-16  each project for which a project analysis is prepared under
 159-17  Subchapter D and for which the construction, alteration, or repair
 159-18  involves installing or replacing all or part of an energy system,
 159-19  energy source, or energy-consuming equipment, the commission or the
 159-20  private design professional retained by the commission shall
 159-21  prepare a written evaluation of energy alternatives for the
 159-22  project.
 159-23        (b)  The evaluation must include information about the
 159-24  economic and environmental impact of various energy alternatives,
 159-25  including an evaluation of economic and environmental costs both
 159-26  initially and over the life of the system, source, or equipment.
 159-27        (c)  The evaluation must identify the best energy alternative
  160-1  for the project considering both economic and environmental costs
  160-2  and benefits.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 5.161.)
  160-3        Sec. 2166.402.  ENERGY CONSERVATION STANDARDS FOR ENTITIES
  160-4  OTHERWISE EXCLUDED FROM CHAPTER.  (a)  The governing body of a
  160-5  state agency, commission, or institution that is exempt from this
  160-6  chapter under Section 2166.003 shall adopt and publish energy
  160-7  conservation design standards as provided by Section 447.004 for a
  160-8  new building under the entity's authority.  The standards must be:
  160-9              (1)  consistent with those adopted by the commission
 160-10  for other state buildings; and
 160-11              (2)  prepared in cooperation and consultation with the
 160-12  energy management center of the governor's office.
 160-13        (b)  The energy management center of the governor's office
 160-14  shall assist a governing body of a state agency, commission, or
 160-15  institution subject to Subsection (a) in preparing energy
 160-16  conservation standards by providing technical assistance and
 160-17  advice.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 5.28.)
 160-18        Sec. 2166.403.  ALTERNATIVE ENERGY.  (a)  This section
 160-19  applies to the construction of a new state building, including a
 160-20  building construction project otherwise exempt from this chapter
 160-21  under Section 2166.003.
 160-22        (b)  During the planning phase of the proposed construction,
 160-23  the commission, or the governing body of the appropriate agency or
 160-24  institution that is undertaking a project otherwise exempt from
 160-25  this chapter under Section 2166.003, shall verify in an open
 160-26  meeting the economic feasibility of incorporating into the
 160-27  building's design and proposed energy system alternative energy
  161-1  devices for space heating and cooling, water heating, electrical
  161-2  loads, and interior lighting.  The commission or governing body
  161-3  shall determine economic feasibility for each function by comparing
  161-4  the estimated cost of providing energy for the function using
  161-5  conventional design practices and energy systems with the estimated
  161-6  cost of providing energy for the function using alternative energy
  161-7  devices during the economic life of the building.
  161-8        (c)  If the use of alternative energy devices for a
  161-9  particular function is determined to be economically feasible under
 161-10  Subsection (b), the commission or governing body shall include the
 161-11  use of alternative energy devices for that function in the
 161-12  construction plans.
 161-13        (d)  In this section:
 161-14              (1)  "Alternative energy" means a renewable energy
 161-15  resource.  The term includes solar energy, biomass energy, and wind
 161-16  energy.
 161-17              (2)  "Alternative energy collector" means an assembly,
 161-18  structure, or design, including passive elements, used to absorb,
 161-19  concentrate, convert, reflect, or otherwise capture or redirect
 161-20  alternative energy for later use as thermal, mechanical, or
 161-21  electrical energy.
 161-22              (3)  "Alternative energy device" means an alternative
 161-23  energy collector or alternative energy storage mechanism that
 161-24  collects, stores, or distributes alternative energy.
 161-25              (4)  "Alternative energy storage mechanism" means
 161-26  equipment, components, or elements designed and used to store for
 161-27  later use alternative energy captured by an alternative energy
  162-1  collector in the form in which the energy will eventually be used
  162-2  or in an intermediate form.  The term includes thermal,
  162-3  electrochemical, chemical, electrical, and mechanical storage
  162-4  mechanisms.
  162-5              (5)  "Biomass energy" means energy that is created in
  162-6  living plants through photosynthesis.
  162-7              (6)  "Solar energy" means energy from the sun that may
  162-8  be collected and converted into useful thermal, mechanical, or
  162-9  electrical energy.  (V.A.C.S.  Art. 601b, Sec. 5.32; New.)
 162-10        Sec. 2166.404.  XERISCAPE ON NEW CONSTRUCTION.  (a)  The
 162-11  commission, in consultation with the Texas Natural Resource
 162-12  Conservation Commission, the Texas Department of Transportation,
 162-13  and the Industry Advisory Committee, by rule shall adopt guidelines
 162-14  for the required use of xeriscape on state property associated with
 162-15  the construction of a new state building, structure, or facility
 162-16  that begins on or after January 1, 1994,  including a project
 162-17  otherwise exempt from this chapter under Section 2166.003.
 162-18        (b)  The guidelines adopted under this section must:
 162-19              (1)  establish standards for landscape design,
 162-20  installation, and maintenance that result in water conservation,
 162-21  including the use of appropriate plants, soil analysis, compost,
 162-22  efficient irrigation systems, and other water-conserving practices;
 162-23              (2)  identify beneficial plant species;
 162-24              (3)  specify the maximum percentage of turf and the
 162-25  maximum percentage of impervious surface allowed in a xeriscaped
 162-26  area;
 162-27              (4)  establish standards for selection and installation
  163-1  of turf;
  163-2              (5)  establish standards for land clearing;
  163-3              (6)  require preservation of existing native vegetation
  163-4  identified as beneficial; and
  163-5              (7)  establish a monitoring program to ensure
  163-6  implementation of and compliance with this section.
  163-7        (c)  The Industry Advisory Committee is composed of nine
  163-8  members who are Texas residents appointed by the commission.  Three
  163-9  members must be nursery-product growers, three members must be
 163-10  turf-growers, and three members must be landscape contractors.  The
 163-11  commission shall make appointments from a list of recommendations
 163-12  submitted to the commission by the Texas Association of Nurserymen
 163-13  for the nursery-product-grower positions, the Texas Turf
 163-14  Association for the turf-grower positions, and the Texas
 163-15  Association of Landscape Contractors for the landscape-contractor
 163-16  positions.  Appointments are for staggered three-year terms
 163-17  arranged so that one person from each group is appointed each year.
 163-18  The appointments to the committee must reflect this state's gender
 163-19  and ethnic diversity.
 163-20        (d)  In this section, "xeriscape" means a landscaping method
 163-21  that maximizes the conservation of water by using plants that are
 163-22  appropriate to the site and efficient water-use techniques.  The
 163-23  term includes:
 163-24              (1)  planning and design;
 163-25              (2)  appropriate choice of plants;
 163-26              (3)  soil analysis;
 163-27              (4)  soil improvement using compost;
  164-1              (5)  efficient and appropriate irrigation;
  164-2              (6)  practical use of turf;
  164-3              (7)  appropriate use of mulches; and
  164-4              (8)  proper maintenance.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs.
  164-5  5.321(a), (b) (part), (c), (d), (e).)
  164-6        Sec. 2166.405.  XERISCAPE PHASE-IN.  The commission shall
  164-7  develop a five-year program for phasing in the use of xeriscape on
  164-8  state property associated with a state-owned building, structure,
  164-9  or facility on which construction began before January 1, 1994.
 164-10  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 5.321(b) (part).)
 164-11          (Sections 2166.406-2166.450 reserved for expansion)
 164-12           SUBCHAPTER J.  ACQUISITION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS
 164-13        Sec. 2166.451.  ACQUISITION OF HISTORIC STRUCTURES.  (a)  In
 164-14  acquiring real property, each using agency shall first consider a
 164-15  building that is a historic structure under Section 442.001 or a
 164-16  building that has been designated a landmark by the local governing
 164-17  authority if:
 164-18              (1)  the building meets requirements and
 164-19  specifications; and
 164-20              (2)  the cost is not substantially higher than that of
 164-21  other available structures that meet requirements and
 164-22  specifications.
 164-23        (b)  When considering the construction of a new state
 164-24  building, a using agency shall notify the Texas Historical
 164-25  Commission and request from it a list of historic structures in the
 164-26  proposed construction area that are suitable and available for
 164-27  state acquisition.
  165-1        (c)  If the using agency decides to proceed with new
  165-2  construction, the agency shall forward to the commission for
  165-3  inclusion in the project analysis for the new construction:
  165-4              (1)  the date it notified the Texas Historical
  165-5  Commission of the proposed construction;
  165-6              (2)  the date of the Texas Historical Commission's
  165-7  response;
  165-8              (3)  a copy of the list of historic structures
  165-9  furnished by the Texas Historical Commission; and
 165-10              (4)  a statement of the reasons for the rejection of
 165-11  each of the historic structures on the list.
 165-12        (d)  If the using agency rejects acquisition of a historic
 165-13  structure because of the structure's cost, the agency shall forward
 165-14  to the commission for inclusion in the project analysis for the new
 165-15  construction a comparison of the cost of the new construction with
 165-16  the cost of the purchase and rehabilitation of the historic
 165-17  structure.
 165-18        (e)  In determining the feasibility of acquiring a historic
 165-19  structure, the using agency shall evaluate the possibility of
 165-20  providing the space needed by the agency by combining new
 165-21  construction with acquisition of the historic structure.
 165-22        (f)  On request of the using agency, the commission shall
 165-23  assist the agency in evaluating the feasibility of acquiring a
 165-24  historic structure and in preparing the information required by
 165-25  Subsections (c) and (d).
 165-26        (g)  The commission shall comply with Subsections (a)-(e) for
 165-27  a:
  166-1              (1)  project for which it is the using agency; or
  166-2              (2)  multiagency state office building for which it
  166-3  serves as the coordinating authority.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.
  166-4  5.01A.)
  166-5        Sec. 2166.452.  ACQUISITION OF EXISTING BUILDING AS
  166-6  ALTERNATIVE TO NEW CONSTRUCTION.  (a)  If the legislature
  166-7  authorizes the issuance of bonds by the Texas Public Finance
  166-8  Authority to construct one or more buildings and improvements in a
  166-9  county, the commission may solicit and receive proposals, using the
 166-10  same procedures that apply to the purchase of other real property,
 166-11  for the purchase of one or more existing buildings with bond
 166-12  proceeds.  If the commission's evaluation of the proposals
 166-13  demonstrates that purchase of one or more existing buildings is an
 166-14  appropriate and financially advantageous means of meeting all or
 166-15  part of the state's office space needs in that county, the
 166-16  commission shall certify that fact to the authority and request the
 166-17  authority to issue all or part of its bonds previously authorized
 166-18  by the legislature for that purpose.
 166-19        (b)  The commission shall determine financial advantage under
 166-20  Subsection (a) after comparing construction and purchase as fairly
 166-21  as possible.  In making its determination, the commission shall
 166-22  impute value and consider factors as it considers appropriate,
 166-23  including consideration of the:
 166-24              (1)  estimated cost of construction and of acquiring
 166-25  land for the construction;
 166-26              (2)  anticipated purchase price of one or more existing
 166-27  buildings;
  167-1              (3)  estimated cost of converting one or more existing
  167-2  buildings to state building specifications, including
  167-3  reconstruction costs only when reconstruction is necessary;
  167-4              (4)  efficiency and suitability of an existing
  167-5  building's space as configured for state use;
  167-6              (5)  estimated occupancy dates for proposed
  167-7  construction compared with estimated occupancy dates for an
  167-8  existing building;
  167-9              (6)  value of an existing building's location, parking,
 167-10  landscaping, and other enhancements;
 167-11              (7)  remaining useful life of mechanical components of
 167-12  an existing building; and
 167-13              (8)  estimated cost of maintenance and operations,
 167-14  including the cost of telecommunications services, for each option
 167-15  considered by the commission.
 167-16        (c)  On a determination under Subsection (a) that a purchase
 167-17  is more advantageous to the state, the commission may abandon
 167-18  construction plans.  If additional costs, over available bond
 167-19  proceeds, must be incurred to accomplish the purchase and any
 167-20  necessary renovation of the purchased property, the commission may
 167-21  use available appropriated money and request additional bonds of
 167-22  the Texas Public Finance Authority in an amount of up to five
 167-23  percent of the acquisition cost for that purpose.
 167-24        (d)  A purchase under this section must be approved by the
 167-25  legislature if it is in session or by the Legislative Budget Board
 167-26  if the legislature is not in session.
 167-27        (e)  A person from whom real property or an existing building
  168-1  or other improvement is purchased under this section shall provide
  168-2  to the commission the name and the last known address of each
  168-3  person who:
  168-4              (1)  owns record legal title to the real property or
  168-5  building or other improvement; or
  168-6              (2)  owns a beneficial interest in the real property or
  168-7  building or other improvement through a trust, nominee, agent, or
  168-8  other legal entity.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs. 5.34(b), (c), (d),
  168-9  (e).)
 168-10        Sec. 2166.453.  ACQUISITION OF EXISTING BUILDING AS
 168-11  ALTERNATIVE TO LEASING SPACE.  (a)  This section applies only to
 168-12  meeting office space needs of one or more state agencies in a
 168-13  county in which the state leases 50,000 square feet or more of
 168-14  usable office space.
 168-15        (b)  The commission may meet office space needs of one or
 168-16  more state agencies that are being met through leased space by
 168-17  purchasing one or more existing buildings under this section.  The
 168-18  purchase of a building may include the purchase of the building's
 168-19  grounds and related improvements.  The purchase of a building under
 168-20  this section must be:
 168-21              (1)  financed through bonds issued by the Texas Public
 168-22  Finance Authority; and
 168-23              (2)  approved by the legislature if it is in session or
 168-24  by the Legislative Budget Board if the legislature is not in
 168-25  session.
 168-26        (c)  The commission may purchase a building under this
 168-27  section only if the commission determines that the projected annual
  169-1  total space occupancy costs of the purchased space will not exceed,
  169-2  over the term of the bonded indebtedness, the projected annual
  169-3  total space occupancy costs of meeting the same space needs through
  169-4  leased space.
  169-5        (d)  If the commission makes the necessary determination
  169-6  under Subsection (c) and the purchase is approved under Subsection
  169-7  (b), the Texas Public Finance Authority shall issue and sell bonds
  169-8  to finance the purchase under the Texas Public Finance Authority
  169-9  Act (Article 601d, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), and the
 169-10  commission may purchase the building under that Act and other
 169-11  applicable law.
 169-12        (e)  The limitation prescribed by Section 9, Texas Public
 169-13  Finance Authority Act (Article 601d, Vernon's Texas Civil
 169-14  Statutes), relating to the location of a building for which bonds
 169-15  may be issued and sold does not apply to financing the purchase of
 169-16  a building under this section.
 169-17        (f)  A person from whom real property or an existing building
 169-18  or other improvement is purchased under this section shall provide
 169-19  to the commission the name and the last known address of each
 169-20  person who:
 169-21              (1)  owns record legal title to the real property or
 169-22  building or other improvement; or
 169-23              (2)  owns a beneficial interest in the real property or
 169-24  building or other improvement through a trust, nominee, agent, or
 169-25  other legal entity.
 169-26        (g)  If a state agency vacates leased space to move into
 169-27  space in a building purchased under this section or if the leased
  170-1  space itself is purchased under this section, the money
  170-2  specifically appropriated by the legislature or the money available
  170-3  to and budgeted by the agency for lease payments for the leased
  170-4  space for the remainder of the biennium may be used only for rental
  170-5  or installment payments for the purchased space under Section
  170-6  12(b), Texas Public Finance Authority Act (Article 601d, Vernon's
  170-7  Texas Civil Statutes), and for the payment of operating expenses
  170-8  for the purchased space that are incurred by the commission.  The
  170-9  comptroller may adopt rules for the administration of this
 170-10  subsection.
 170-11        (h)  In this section, "total space occupancy costs" include:
 170-12              (1)  for leased space, the direct cost of the lease
 170-13  payments for the space;
 170-14              (2)  for purchased space, the direct cost of rental or
 170-15  installment payments for the space under Section 12(b), Texas
 170-16  Public Finance Authority Act (Article 601d, Vernon's Texas Civil
 170-17  Statutes);
 170-18              (3)  the cost of necessary renovations;
 170-19              (4)  operating costs, including janitorial and utility
 170-20  costs; and
 170-21              (5)  for purchased space, the cost of maintaining a
 170-22  cash replacement reserve sufficient to service structural
 170-23  maintenance requirements reflecting the expected performance life
 170-24  of the major capital expense items of the building for the term of
 170-25  the bonded indebtedness.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 5.342.)
 170-26          (Sections 2166.454-2166.500 reserved for expansion)
 170-27        SUBCHAPTER K.  MONUMENTS, MEMORIALS, AND HISTORIC SITES
  171-1        Sec. 2166.501.  MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS.  (a)  A monument or
  171-2  memorial for Texas heroes of the Confederate States of America or
  171-3  the Texas War for Independence or to commemorate another event or
  171-4  person of historical significance to Texans and this state may be
  171-5  erected on land owned or acquired by the state or, if a suitable
  171-6  contract can be made for permanent preservation of the monument or
  171-7  memorial, on private property or land owned by the federal
  171-8  government or other states.
  171-9        (b)  The graves of Texans described by Subsection (a) may be
 171-10  located and marked.
 171-11        (c)  The commission shall maintain a monument or memorial
 171-12  erected by this state to commemorate the centenary of Texas'
 171-13  independence.
 171-14        (d)  Before the erection of a new monument or memorial, the
 171-15  commission must obtain the approval of the Texas Historical
 171-16  Commission regarding the form, dimensions, and substance of, and
 171-17  inscriptions or illustrations on, the monument or memorial.
 171-18  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 5.06.)
 171-19        Sec. 2166.502.  CONTRACTS WITH TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION.
 171-20  The commission may negotiate and contract with the Texas Historical
 171-21  Commission to assist and advise the commission with regard to the:
 171-22              (1)  proper monuments and memorials to be erected,
 171-23  repaired, or moved to new locations;
 171-24              (2)  selection of sites for those monuments and
 171-25  memorials; and
 171-26              (3)  locating and marking of graves.  (V.A.C.S.
 171-27  Art. 601b, Sec. 5.07.)
  172-1        Sec. 2166.503.  ACQUISITION OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL,
  172-2  PALEONTOLOGICAL, AND HISTORIC SITES.  (a)  The commission may
  172-3  acquire by gift, devise, purchase, or exercise of its general power
  172-4  of eminent domain land in this state on which is located:
  172-5              (1)  a building, site, or landmark of statewide
  172-6  historical significance associated with historic events or
  172-7  personalities;
  172-8              (2)  a prehistoric ruin;
  172-9              (3)  a burial ground;
 172-10              (4)  an archaeological site;
 172-11              (5)  a vertebrate paleontological site; or
 172-12              (6)  a site containing fossilized footprints, an
 172-13  inscription made by human agency, or another archaeological,
 172-14  paleontological, or historic feature.
 172-15        (b)  For a historic site, building, or structure, the
 172-16  commission may exercise the power of eminent domain under
 172-17  Subsection (a) only on a proper showing that the exercise is
 172-18  necessary to prevent destruction or deterioration of the historic
 172-19  site, building, or structure.
 172-20        (c)  The commission may request from the Texas Historical
 172-21  Commission a certification or authentication of the worthiness of
 172-22  preservation of a feature listed in Subsection (a).  (V.A.C.S.
 172-23  Art. 601b, Sec. 5.08.)
 172-24          (Sections 2166.504-2166.550 reserved for expansion)
 172-25              SUBCHAPTER L.  SPECIAL USES AND FACILITIES
 172-26        Sec. 2166.551.  CHILD CARE FACILITY IN STATE BUILDING.  (a)
 172-27  The Child Care Development Board shall determine whether a child
  173-1  care facility may be included in a state-owned office building
  173-2  constructed after September 1, 1989, that contains 100,000 square
  173-3  feet or more of net usable space and shall notify the commission of
  173-4  that determination.
  173-5        (b)  The commission shall notify the Child Care Development
  173-6  Board of a project to rehabilitate or renovate substantially an
  173-7  existing state-owned office building containing 100,000 square feet
  173-8  or more of net usable space before developing the rehabilitation or
  173-9  renovation plan.
 173-10        (c)  Not later than the 30th day after the date the Child
 173-11  Care Development Board receives the notice required by Subsection
 173-12  (b), the board shall determine whether a child care facility may be
 173-13  included in the rehabilitation or renovation project and shall
 173-14  notify the commission of that determination.
 173-15        (d)  The commission shall include a child care facility in a
 173-16  construction, rehabilitation, or renovation project if the Child
 173-17  Care Development Board determines that the child care facility
 173-18  should be included.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 5.01(b).)
 173-19        Sec. 2166.552.  FINE ARTS PROJECTS.  (a)  A using agency that
 173-20  requests a project analysis by the commission for a building
 173-21  construction project that is estimated to cost more than $250,000
 173-22  may specify that up to one percent of the amount of the original
 173-23  project cost estimate be spent for fine arts projects at or near
 173-24  the site of the project.
 173-25        (b)  If the legislature authorizes and appropriates money for
 173-26  a fine arts project, the commission shall cooperate with the Texas
 173-27  Commission on the Arts and consult it for advice in determining how
  174-1  to use the money appropriated for the fine arts project.
  174-2        (c)  In selecting a fine arts project, emphasis should be
  174-3  placed, whenever feasible, on works by living Texas artists.
  174-4  Consideration shall be given to artists of all ethnic origins.
  174-5        (d)  This section does not limit, restrict, or prohibit the
  174-6  commission from including expenditures for fine arts in its
  174-7  original project cost estimate.
  174-8        (e)  In this section, "fine arts project" includes murals,
  174-9  fountains, mosaics, and other aesthetic improvements.  (V.A.C.S.
 174-10  Art. 601b, Sec. 5.18.)
 174-11        Sec. 2166.553.  ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS FOR
 174-12  HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES.  (a)  The commission may not
 174-13  acquire or approve construction of a building, including a building
 174-14  the acquisition or construction of which is financed under the
 174-15  Texas Public Finance Authority Act (Article 601d, Vernon's Texas
 174-16  Civil Statutes), to serve the needs of a single health and human
 174-17  service agency unless the agency can provide a reason to the
 174-18  commission for not sharing space in the building with one or more
 174-19  other health and human service agencies.
 174-20        (b)  In this section, "health and human service agency" means
 174-21  the:
 174-22              (1)  Interagency Council on Early Childhood
 174-23  Intervention Services;
 174-24              (2)  Texas Department on Aging;
 174-25              (3)  Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse;
 174-26              (4)  Texas Commission for the Blind;
 174-27              (5)  Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hearing
  175-1  Impaired;
  175-2              (6)  Texas Department of Health;
  175-3              (7)  Texas Department of Human Services;
  175-4              (8)  Texas Juvenile Probation Commission;
  175-5              (9)  Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental
  175-6  Retardation;
  175-7              (10)  Texas Rehabilitation Commission; and
  175-8              (11)  Department of Protective and Regulatory Services.
  175-9  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.  5.341.)
 175-10           CHAPTER 2167.  LEASE OF SPACE FOR STATE AGENCIES
 175-11                  SUBCHAPTER A.  GENERAL PROVISIONS
 175-12  Sec. 2167.001.  APPLICABILITY
 175-13  Sec. 2167.002.  PREREQUISITES FOR LEASING SPACE
 175-14  Sec. 2167.003.  FIRST CONSIDERATION TO HISTORIC STRUCTURE
 175-15  Sec. 2167.004.  LEASING SPACE FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
 175-16                    AGENCIES
 175-17  Sec. 2167.005.  DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO INSTITUTIONS OF
 175-18                    HIGHER EDUCATION
 175-19  Sec. 2167.006.  ELIMINATION OF BARRIERS TO PERSONS WITH
 175-20                    DISABILITIES IN LEASED BUILDINGS
 175-21  Sec. 2167.007.  LEASING SERVICES TO STATE AGENCIES
 175-22  Sec. 2167.008.  RULES
 175-23         (Sections 2167.009-2167.050 reserved for expansion)
 175-24     SUBCHAPTER B.  PROCEDURES FOR LEASING SPACE; LEASE CONTRACT
 175-25  Sec. 2167.051.  LEASING SPACE FROM ANOTHER GOVERNMENTAL
 175-26                    ENTITY
 175-27  Sec. 2167.052.  LEASING SPACE FROM PRIVATE SOURCE
  176-1  Sec. 2167.053.  LEASING SPACE THROUGH COMPETITIVE BIDDING
  176-2  Sec. 2167.054.  LEASING SPACE THROUGH COMPETITIVE SEALED
  176-3                    PROPOSALS
  176-4  Sec. 2167.055.  CONTRACT FOR LEASE OF SPACE
  176-5  Sec. 2167.056.  OPTION TO PURCHASE
  176-6         (Sections 2167.057-2167.100 reserved for expansion)
  176-7           SUBCHAPTER C.  COMMISSION AND STATE AGENCY POWERS
  176-8                  AND DUTIES RELATED TO LEASED SPACE
  176-9  Sec. 2167.101.  CERTIFICATION OF AVAILABLE MONEY
 176-10  Sec. 2167.102.  REMEDIAL ACTION AGAINST LESSOR
 176-11  Sec. 2167.103.  RECORDS
 176-12  Sec. 2167.104.  SUBLEASE TO CHILD CARE PROVIDER
 176-13           CHAPTER 2167.  LEASE OF SPACE FOR STATE AGENCIES
 176-14                   SUBCHAPTER A.  GENERAL PROVISIONS
 176-15        Sec. 2167.001.  APPLICABILITY.  (a)  This chapter applies to:
 176-16              (1)  office space;
 176-17              (2)  warehouse space;
 176-18              (3)  laboratory space;
 176-19              (4)  storage space exceeding 1,000 gross square feet;
 176-20  and
 176-21              (5)  a combination of those kinds of space.
 176-22        (b)  This chapter does not apply to:
 176-23              (1)  aircraft hangar space;
 176-24              (2)  radio antenna space;
 176-25              (3)  boat storage space;
 176-26              (4)  vehicle parking space;
 176-27              (5)  residential space for a Texas Department of Mental
  177-1  Health and Mental Retardation program;
  177-2              (6)  residential space for a Texas Youth Commission
  177-3  program;
  177-4              (7)  space to be used for less than one month for
  177-5  meetings, conferences, conventions, seminars, displays,
  177-6  examinations, auctions, or similar purposes;
  177-7              (8)  district office space for members of the
  177-8  legislature; or
  177-9              (9)  space used by the Texas Employment Commission.
 177-10  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs.  6.01, 6.11.)
 177-11        Sec. 2167.002.  PREREQUISITES FOR LEASING SPACE.  The
 177-12  commission may lease space for a state agency in accordance with
 177-13  this chapter and the agency's specifications if:
 177-14              (1)  state-owned space is not otherwise available to
 177-15  the agency; and
 177-16              (2)  the agency has verified it has money available to
 177-17  pay for the lease.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 6.05(a).)
 177-18        Sec. 2167.003.  FIRST CONSIDERATION TO HISTORIC STRUCTURE.
 177-19  (a)  In leasing space for the use of a state agency, the commission
 177-20  shall give first consideration to a building that is a historic
 177-21  structure under Section 442.001 or to a building that has been
 177-22  designated a landmark by a local governing authority, if:
 177-23              (1)  the building meets requirements and
 177-24  specifications; and
 177-25              (2)  the cost is not substantially higher than the cost
 177-26  for other available buildings that meet requirements and
 177-27  specifications.
  178-1        (b)  When it considers leasing space for a state agency, the
  178-2  commission shall notify each individual and organization that is:
  178-3              (1)  on a list furnished to the commission by the Texas
  178-4  Historical Commission under Section 442.005; and
  178-5              (2)  in the county in which the commission is
  178-6  considering leasing space.
  178-7        (c)  At the end of a biennium, the commission shall report to
  178-8  the legislature the commission's reasons for rejecting during the
  178-9  biennium the lease of any historic structure that was offered in a
 178-10  bid to lease space to the state.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.
 178-11  6.05(j).)
 178-12        Sec. 2167.004.  LEASING SPACE FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
 178-13  AGENCIES.  (a)  The commission may not lease office space to serve
 178-14  the needs of a single health and human services agency unless the
 178-15  agency provides the commission with a reason for not sharing the
 178-16  office space with one or more other health and human services
 178-17  agencies.
 178-18        (b)  In this section, "health and human services agency"
 178-19  means the:
 178-20              (1)  Interagency Council on Early Childhood
 178-21  Intervention Services;
 178-22              (2)  Texas Department on Aging;
 178-23              (3)  Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse;
 178-24              (4)  Texas Commission for the Blind;
 178-25              (5)  Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hearing
 178-26  Impaired;
 178-27              (6)  Texas Department of Health;
  179-1              (7)  Texas Department of Human Services;
  179-2              (8)  Texas Juvenile Probation Commission;
  179-3              (9)  Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental
  179-4  Retardation;
  179-5              (10)  Texas Rehabilitation Commission; or
  179-6              (11)  Department of Protective and Regulatory Services.
  179-7  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 6.031.)
  179-8        Sec. 2167.005.  DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO INSTITUTIONS OF
  179-9  HIGHER EDUCATION.  The commission may delegate to an institution of
 179-10  higher education the authority to enter into lease contracts for
 179-11  space for which payments are not made from money appropriated from
 179-12  the general revenue fund.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 6.111 (part).)
 179-13        Sec. 2167.006.  ELIMINATION OF BARRIERS TO PERSONS WITH
 179-14  DISABILITIES IN LEASED BUILDINGS.  (a)  The commission may not
 179-15  enter a lease contract under this chapter unless it complies with
 179-16  the architectural barriers law, Article 9102, Revised Statutes.
 179-17        (b)  An institution of higher education may not enter a lease
 179-18  contract under Section 2167.005 unless the institution complies
 179-19  with the architectural barriers law, Article 9102, Revised
 179-20  Statutes.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs. 6.06; 6.111 (part).)
 179-21        Sec. 2167.007.  LEASING SERVICES TO STATE AGENCIES.  (a)
 179-22  This chapter does not prohibit the commission from providing
 179-23  leasing services to a state agency otherwise excluded from its
 179-24  requirements.
 179-25        (b)  Services performed under Subsection (a) are not subject
 179-26  to the interagency cooperation law, Chapter 771.
 179-27        (c)  The commission shall establish a system of charges and
  180-1  billings to assure the recovery of the cost of providing services
  180-2  under Subsection (a), and shall submit, after the close of each
  180-3  month, a purchase voucher or journal voucher to an agency for which
  180-4  services were provided.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 6.13.)
  180-5        Sec. 2167.008.  RULES.  The commission shall adopt rules
  180-6  necessary to administer this chapter.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.
  180-7  6.12.)
  180-8          (Sections 2167.009-2167.050 reserved for expansion)
  180-9      SUBCHAPTER B.  PROCEDURES FOR LEASING SPACE; LEASE CONTRACT
 180-10        Sec. 2167.051.  LEASING SPACE FROM ANOTHER GOVERNMENTAL
 180-11  ENTITY.  Space may be leased:
 180-12              (1)  through an interagency contract from another state
 180-13  agency; or
 180-14              (2)  through a negotiated contract from:
 180-15                    (A)  the federal government;
 180-16                    (B)  a political subdivision, including a county,
 180-17  municipality, school district, water or irrigation district,
 180-18  hospital district, council of governments, or regional planning
 180-19  commission; or
 180-20                    (C)  a statewide Texas public retirement system
 180-21  in a commercial building that is completely owned, directly or
 180-22  indirectly, by the retirement system.  (V.A.C.S.  Art. 601b, Sec.
 180-23  6.05(b).)
 180-24        Sec. 2167.052.  LEASING SPACE FROM PRIVATE SOURCE.  (a)
 180-25  Space may be leased from a private source through:
 180-26              (1)  competitive bidding; or
 180-27              (2)  competitive sealed proposals under Section
  181-1  2167.054.
  181-2        (b)  The commission may negotiate for space on making a
  181-3  written determination that competition is not available.  (V.A.C.S.
  181-4  Art. 601b, Sec.  6.05(c).)
  181-5        Sec. 2167.053.  LEASING SPACE THROUGH COMPETITIVE BIDDING.
  181-6  (a)  When space is leased through competitive bidding, the
  181-7  commission shall determine the lowest and best bid after
  181-8  considering moving costs, the cost of time lost in moving, the cost
  181-9  of telecommunications services, and other relevant factors.
 181-10        (b)  The commission shall send to the leasing state agency:
 181-11              (1)  a copy of all bids received; and
 181-12              (2)  the commission's recommended award.
 181-13        (c)  If, after review of the bids and evaluation of all
 181-14  relevant factors, the leasing state agency's opinion is that the
 181-15  bid selected by the commission is not the lowest and best bid, it
 181-16  may file with the commission a written recommendation that the
 181-17  award be made to a bidder other than the commission's recommended
 181-18  bidder.  The leasing state agency's recommendation must contain the
 181-19  agency's justification for its recommendation and a complete
 181-20  explanation of all factors it considered.
 181-21        (d)  The commission shall fully consider the leasing state
 181-22  agency's recommendation and, if it does not agree, shall notify the
 181-23  agency of its disagreement in writing.  The leasing state agency
 181-24  and the commission shall attempt to agree on the award.
 181-25        (e)  If the commission and the leasing state agency do not
 181-26  agree within 30 days, all bids and pertinent documents shall be
 181-27  sent to the governor.  The governor shall designate the bidder to
  182-1  which the award shall be made.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 6.05(d).)
  182-2        Sec. 2167.054.  LEASING SPACE THROUGH COMPETITIVE SEALED
  182-3  PROPOSALS.  (a)  The commission may lease space using competitive
  182-4  sealed proposals if the commission first determines that
  182-5  competitive bidding is not practical or is disadvantageous to the
  182-6  state.
  182-7        (b)  The commission shall solicit proposals by publishing a
  182-8  notice of request for proposals in:
  182-9              (1)  the Texas Register; and
 182-10              (2)  a newspaper of general circulation in the county
 182-11  in which the space is to be leased.
 182-12        (c)  The commission shall open each proposal in a manner that
 182-13  does not disclose the contents of the proposal during the process
 182-14  of negotiating with competing offerors.
 182-15        (d)  As provided in a request for proposals and under rules
 182-16  adopted by the commission, the commission may discuss acceptable or
 182-17  potentially acceptable proposals with offerors to assess an
 182-18  offeror's ability to meet the solicitation requirements and to
 182-19  obtain the most advantageous lease contract for the state.  The
 182-20  commission shall invite a leasing state agency to participate in
 182-21  discussions and negotiations conducted under this section.  After
 182-22  receiving a proposal but before making an award, the commission may
 182-23  permit the offeror to revise the proposal to obtain the best final
 182-24  proposal.
 182-25        (e)  The commission may not disclose information derived from
 182-26  proposals submitted from competing offerors in conducting
 182-27  discussions under Subsection (d).
  183-1        (f)  The commission shall provide each offeror whose proposal
  183-2  meets the minimum requirements in the request for proposals a
  183-3  reasonable opportunity to discuss and revise its proposal.
  183-4        (g)  The commission shall make a written award of a lease to
  183-5  the offeror whose proposal is the most advantageous to the state,
  183-6  considering price and the evaluation factors in the request for
  183-7  proposals.  The commission may not use other factors or criteria in
  183-8  its evaluation.  The commission shall state in writing in the
  183-9  contract file the reasons for which an award is made.
 183-10        (h)  The commission shall refuse all proposals if it
 183-11  determines that none of the proposals is acceptable.
 183-12        (i)  If the competitive sealed proposal procedure for leasing
 183-13  space is used by an institution of higher education that has been
 183-14  delegated leasing authority under Section 2167.005, the
 183-15  institution:
 183-16              (1)  must first determine that competitive bidding is
 183-17  not practical or is disadvantageous to the state; and
 183-18              (2)  shall follow the procedures outlined by this
 183-19  section and any rules adopted by the commission.  (V.A.C.S.
 183-20  Art. 601b, Sec. 6.051.)
 183-21        Sec. 2167.055.  CONTRACT FOR LEASE OF SPACE.  (a)  In a
 183-22  contract by the commission for the lease of space  under this
 183-23  chapter, the state, acting through the commission, is the lessee.
 183-24        (b)  The lease contract must reflect the provisions contained
 183-25  in the invitation for bids or request for proposals, the successful
 183-26  bid or proposal, and the award of the contract.
 183-27        (c)  A lease contract may:
  184-1              (1)  provide for an original term that does not exceed
  184-2  10 years; and
  184-3              (2)  include options to renew for as many terms that do
  184-4  not exceed 10 years each as the commission considers to be in the
  184-5  state's best interest.
  184-6        (d)  A lease contract that does not contain an option to
  184-7  renew may, on agreement of the parties, be renewed once under the
  184-8  provisions of the original contract for a term that does not exceed
  184-9  one year.
 184-10        (e)  A lease contract is contingent on the availability of
 184-11  money appropriated by the legislature to pay for the lease.
 184-12        (f)  The obligation of the lessor to provide lease space and
 184-13  of the commission to accept the space is binding on the award of
 184-14  the contract.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs. 6.05(e), (f), (g), (h),
 184-15  (i).)
 184-16        Sec. 2167.056.  OPTION TO PURCHASE.  (a)  If the commission
 184-17  considers it advisable, the commission may lease space for a state
 184-18  agency under a contract that contains an option for the commission
 184-19  to purchase the space subject to the legislature's appropriation of
 184-20  money for the purchase.
 184-21        (b)  A lease contract containing the option must indicate:
 184-22              (1)  the amount that will accumulate and be credited
 184-23  toward the purchase at various times during the lease term; and
 184-24              (2)  the purchase price of the property at the
 184-25  beginning of each fiscal biennium during the lease term.  (V.A.C.S.
 184-26  Art. 601b, Sec. 6.09.)
 184-27          (Sections 2167.057-2167.100 reserved for expansion)
  185-1           SUBCHAPTER C.  COMMISSION AND STATE AGENCY POWERS
  185-2                  AND DUTIES RELATED TO LEASED SPACE
  185-3        Sec. 2167.101.  CERTIFICATION OF AVAILABLE MONEY.  A state
  185-4  agency occupying space leased under this chapter shall certify to
  185-5  the commission, at least 60 days before the beginning of each
  185-6  fiscal biennium during the lease term, that money is available to
  185-7  pay for the lease.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 6.08.)
  185-8        Sec. 2167.102.  REMEDIAL ACTION AGAINST LESSOR.  (a)  When a
  185-9  state agency occupying leased space is aware of circumstances that
 185-10  require remedial action against the lessor, the agency shall notify
 185-11  the commission.
 185-12        (b)  The commission may investigate the circumstances and the
 185-13  lessor's performance under the contract.
 185-14        (c)  The attorney general on the commission's request shall
 185-15  assist the commission in protecting the state's interest under a
 185-16  lease contract.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 6.07.)
 185-17        Sec. 2167.103.  RECORDS.  To efficiently maintain a space
 185-18  management system, the commission shall maintain records of the
 185-19  amount and cost of space under lease by the commission and may
 185-20  collect other information that it considers necessary.  A state
 185-21  agency shall cooperate with the commission in securing this
 185-22  information.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 6.10.)
 185-23        Sec. 2167.104.  SUBLEASE TO CHILD CARE PROVIDER.  (a)
 185-24  Subject to restrictions imposed by a lease or other enforceable
 185-25  contract, the commission, at the direction of the Child Care
 185-26  Development Board and at the request of the occupying agency, shall
 185-27  sublease part of a space leased under this chapter to a child care
  186-1  provider for the operation of a child care facility.
  186-2        (b)  Chapter 663 applies to the establishment and operation
  186-3  of the child care facility, except as provided by this section.
  186-4        (c)  This section does not affect the duties of the
  186-5  commission regarding child care facilities in state-owned buildings
  186-6  and potential child care facility sites in state-owned buildings
  186-7  under Chapter 663, 2165, or 2166.
  186-8        (d)  The occupying agency and the Child Care Development
  186-9  Board may agree to:
 186-10              (1)  procedures relating to the selection of the child
 186-11  care provider;
 186-12              (2)  granting some preference in enrollment to children
 186-13  of officers and employees of the occupying state agency; and
 186-14              (3)  any other matter regarding the operation of the
 186-15  child care facility.
 186-16        (e)  The commission shall sublease space under this section
 186-17  to a child care provider approved by the Child Care Development
 186-18  Board at a rate set by the board.
 186-19        (f)  In leasing space under this chapter, the commission
 186-20  shall, whenever possible, enter into a lease contract that allows
 186-21  for subleasing space to a child care provider.  (V.A.C.S.
 186-22  Art. 601b, Sec. 6.14.)
 186-23              (Chapters 2168-2169 reserved for expansion)
 186-24              CHAPTER 2170.  TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
 186-25                  SUBCHAPTER A.  GENERAL PROVISIONS
 186-26  Sec. 2170.001.  DEFINITIONS
 186-27  Sec. 2170.002.  COMMISSION RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING
  187-1                    TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
  187-2  Sec. 2170.003.  OWNERSHIP OR LEASE OF NECESSARY EQUIPMENT
  187-3  Sec. 2170.004.  CONTRACTS WITH ENTITIES OTHER THAN STATE
  187-4                    AGENCIES
  187-5  Sec. 2170.005.  POLICIES, GUIDELINES, AND OPERATING
  187-6                    PROCEDURES
  187-7  Sec. 2170.006.  COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF SYSTEM
  187-8  Sec. 2170.007.  RESTRICTION ON COMMISSION ACTIONS
  187-9  Sec. 2170.008.  RATE INTERVENTION
 187-10         (Sections 2170.009-2170.050 reserved for expansion)
 187-11         SUBCHAPTER B.  SYSTEM OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
 187-12  Sec. 2170.051.  MANAGEMENT OF SYSTEM
 187-13  Sec. 2170.052.  BALANCING TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS AND
 187-14                    EXISTING FACILITIES
 187-15  Sec. 2170.053.  SHARING OF SERVICES
 187-16  Sec. 2170.054.  DEVELOPMENT OF SYSTEM
 187-17  Sec. 2170.055.  REVIEW AND COMMENT BY EDUCATION AGENCIES
 187-18  Sec. 2170.056.  COSTS TO STATE OF PARALLEL TOLLS
 187-19  Sec. 2170.057.  PAYMENT FOR SERVICES
 187-20  Sec. 2170.058.  USE OF SYSTEM BY CERTAIN STUDENTS
 187-21  Sec. 2170.059.  CENTRALIZED CAPITOL COMPLEX TELEPHONE
 187-22                    SYSTEM
 187-23  Sec. 2170.060.  DEVELOPMENT OF PLAN FOR STATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS
 187-24                    NETWORK
 187-25              CHAPTER 2170.  TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
 187-26                   SUBCHAPTER A.  GENERAL PROVISIONS
 187-27        Sec. 2170.001.  DEFINITIONS.  (a)  In this chapter:
  188-1              (1)  "Telecommunications services" means intercity
  188-2  communications facilities or services.  The term does not include
  188-3  single agency point-to-point radio systems or facilities or
  188-4  services of criminal justice information communication systems.
  188-5              (2)  "Consolidated telecommunications system" means the
  188-6  network of telecommunications services serving the state
  188-7  government.
  188-8        (b)  In this section, any dedicated circuits included as part
  188-9  of the consolidated telecommunications system are considered to
 188-10  begin and end at the main connecting frame.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b,
 188-11  Sec. 10.01.)
 188-12        Sec. 2170.002.  COMMISSION RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING
 188-13  TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES.  The commission is the state agency
 188-14  responsible for obtaining telecommunications services.  (V.A.C.S.
 188-15  Art. 601b, Sec. 10.08.)
 188-16        Sec. 2170.003.  OWNERSHIP OR LEASE OF NECESSARY EQUIPMENT.
 188-17  The commission may own, lease, or lease-purchase in accordance with
 188-18  Chapters 2155-2158 any or all of the facilities or equipment
 188-19  necessary to provide telecommunications services.  (V.A.C.S.
 188-20  Art. 601b, Sec. 10.02(e) (part).)
 188-21        Sec. 2170.004.  CONTRACTS WITH ENTITIES OTHER THAN STATE
 188-22  AGENCIES.  The commission may contract for use of the consolidated
 188-23  telecommunications system with:
 188-24              (1)  each house of the legislature;
 188-25              (2)  a legislative agency;
 188-26              (3)  an agency that is not a state agency as defined by
 188-27  Section 2151.002; and
  189-1              (4)  a political subdivision, including a county,
  189-2  municipality, or district.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 10.07.)
  189-3        Sec. 2170.005.  POLICIES, GUIDELINES, AND OPERATING
  189-4  PROCEDURES.  (a)  To ensure efficient operation of the consolidated
  189-5  telecommunications system at minimum cost to the state, the
  189-6  commission shall adopt and disseminate to all agencies appropriate
  189-7  guidelines, operating procedures, and telephone directories.
  189-8        (b)  Each agency shall comply with the policies, guidelines,
  189-9  and operating procedures.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs. 10.03(a), (b)
 189-10  (part).)
 189-11        Sec. 2170.006.  COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF SYSTEM.  (a)  The
 189-12  commission, with the advice of the state auditor, shall maintain
 189-13  records relating to the consolidated telecommunications system
 189-14  necessary to enable the commission to analyze the
 189-15  cost-effectiveness of the system to state agencies.
 189-16        (b)  The commission shall advise the legislature at each
 189-17  session about the system's cost-effectiveness.  (V.A.C.S.
 189-18  Art. 601b, Sec. 10.03(b) (part).)
 189-19        Sec. 2170.007.  RESTRICTION ON COMMISSION ACTIONS.  The
 189-20  commission may not take any action under this chapter, including
 189-21  adopting a policy, guideline, or procedure, that is inconsistent
 189-22  with a guideline or rule adopted by the Department of Information
 189-23  Resources.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 10.035.)
 189-24        Sec. 2170.008.  RATE INTERVENTION.  (a)  If the commission
 189-25  determines there is sufficient economic impact on state government,
 189-26  the commission may intervene on behalf of state agencies in
 189-27  telecommunications rate cases and may hire special counsel and
  190-1  expert witnesses to prepare and present testimony.
  190-2        (b)  The attorney general shall represent the commission
  190-3  before the courts in all appeals from rate cases in which the
  190-4  commission intervenes.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 10.11.)
  190-5          (Sections 2170.009-2170.050 reserved for expansion)
  190-6         SUBCHAPTER B.  SYSTEM OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
  190-7        Sec. 2170.051.  MANAGEMENT OF SYSTEM.  (a)  The commission
  190-8  shall manage the operation of a system of telecommunications
  190-9  services for all state agencies.  Each agency shall identify its
 190-10  particular requirements for telecommunications services and the
 190-11  site at which the services are to be provided.
 190-12        (b)  The commission shall fulfill the telecommunications
 190-13  requirements of each state agency to the extent possible and to the
 190-14  extent that money is appropriated or available for that purpose.
 190-15  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs. 10.02(a), (b).)
 190-16        Sec. 2170.052.  BALANCING TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS AND
 190-17  EXISTING FACILITIES.  In the planning, design, implementation, and
 190-18  operation of the consolidated telecommunications system, the
 190-19  commission shall maintain an appropriate balance between the
 190-20  adoption of technological advancements and the efficient use of
 190-21  existing facilities and services to avoid misapplication of state
 190-22  money and degradation or loss of the integrity of existing systems
 190-23  and facilities.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 10.04.)
 190-24        Sec. 2170.053.  SHARING OF SERVICES.  (a)  To avoid waste of
 190-25  state money and personnel, telecommunications services shall be
 190-26  provided on an integrated or shared basis, or both, to the extent
 190-27  feasible and advisable, among entities authorized to use the
  191-1  consolidated telecommunications system under this chapter.
  191-2        (b)  Sharing or integrated use does not constitute the resale
  191-3  or carriage of services and does not subject the system to
  191-4  regulation or reporting under the Public Utility Regulatory Act
  191-5  (Article 1446c, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).  (V.A.C.S.
  191-6  Art. 601b, Sec. 10.05(a).)
  191-7        Sec. 2170.054.  DEVELOPMENT OF SYSTEM.  (a)  The commission,
  191-8  Department of Information Resources, and comptroller shall jointly
  191-9  develop functional requirements for a statewide system of
 191-10  telecommunications services for all state agencies.  Existing
 191-11  networks, as configured on September 1, 1991, of institutions of
 191-12  higher education are exempt.
 191-13        (b)  The commission, Department of Information Resources, and
 191-14  comptroller shall develop requests for information and proposals
 191-15  for a statewide system of telecommunications services for all state
 191-16  agencies.
 191-17        (c)  The commission, Department of Information Resources, and
 191-18  comptroller shall negotiate rates and execute contracts with
 191-19  telecommunications service providers for services.  Those entities
 191-20  may:
 191-21              (1)  acquire transmission facilities by purchase,
 191-22  lease, or lease-purchase in accordance with Chapters 2155-2158; and
 191-23              (2)  develop, establish, and maintain carrier systems
 191-24  necessary to the operation of the telecommunications system.
 191-25  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs. 10.02(c), (d), (e) (part).)
 191-26        Sec. 2170.055.  REVIEW AND COMMENT BY EDUCATION AGENCIES.
 191-27  (a)  A representative of the Central Education Agency and a
  192-1  representative of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
  192-2  shall review and comment on telecommunications plans developed
  192-3  under Section 2170.054.
  192-4        (b)  The participation of the Central Education Agency and
  192-5  the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is for the limited
  192-6  purpose of coordinating the statewide telecommunications system
  192-7  developed under this chapter with the telecommunications systems of
  192-8  educational entities that are not subject to this chapter.
  192-9        (c)  A representative of the Central Education Agency or the
 192-10  Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board under this section acts
 192-11  in an advisory capacity only and is not entitled to vote on
 192-12  decisions made under this chapter.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.
 192-13  10.02(g).)
 192-14        Sec. 2170.056.  COSTS TO STATE OF PARALLEL TOLLS.  All
 192-15  contracts with telecommunications carriers shall provide that the
 192-16  commission or any participating agency may obtain any information
 192-17  relating to the costs to the state of parallel tolls.  (V.A.C.S.
 192-18  Art. 601b, Sec.  10.02(f).)
 192-19        Sec. 2170.057.  PAYMENT FOR SERVICES.  (a)  The commission
 192-20  shall develop a system of billings and charges for services
 192-21  provided in operating and administering the consolidated
 192-22  telecommunications system that allocates the total state cost to
 192-23  each entity served by the system based on proportionate usage.
 192-24        (b)  The comptroller shall establish in the state treasury a
 192-25  revolving fund account for the administration of this chapter.  The
 192-26  account shall be used as a depository for money received from
 192-27  entities served.
  193-1        (c)  To provide an adequate cash flow as necessary for
  193-2  purposes of this chapter, using state agencies and other entities,
  193-3  on proper notification, shall make monthly payments into the
  193-4  telecommunications revolving fund account from appropriated or
  193-5  other available money.  The legislature may appropriate money for
  193-6  operating the system directly to the commission, in which case the
  193-7  revolving fund account shall be used to receive money due from
  193-8  local governmental entities and other agencies to the extent that
  193-9  their money is not subject to legislative appropriation.
 193-10        (d)  The commission shall maintain in the revolving fund
 193-11  account sufficient amounts to pay the bills of the consolidated
 193-12  telecommunications system and the centralized capitol complex
 193-13  telephone system.  The commission shall certify amounts that exceed
 193-14  this amount to the comptroller, and the comptroller shall transfer
 193-15  the excess amounts to the credit of the statewide network
 193-16  applications account established by Section 22A, Information
 193-17  Resources Management Act (Article 4413(32j), Revised Statutes).
 193-18  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 10.06.)
 193-19        Sec. 2170.058.  USE OF SYSTEM BY CERTAIN STUDENTS.  (a)  An
 193-20  institution of higher education under Section 61.003, Education
 193-21  Code, that is authorized to use the system of telecommunications
 193-22  services established under this chapter may allow students of the
 193-23  institution who reside in housing for which the institution
 193-24  provides telephone service to use the system of telecommunications
 193-25  services.  An institution shall recover from a student who chooses
 193-26  to use the system the full pro rata cost attributable to that
 193-27  student's use, including costs identifiable for interconnection to
  194-1  and use of the local publicly switched network.
  194-2        (b)  The commission shall adopt rules that govern student
  194-3  access to the system, including:
  194-4              (1)  times of access to the system; and
  194-5              (2)  the full recovery of actual costs from each
  194-6  student who uses the system.
  194-7        (c)  In consideration of the duties and responsibilities
  194-8  given the commission under this subtitle, it is the policy of this
  194-9  state that a state agency or unit of state government may not
 194-10  provide telecommunications products or services to the general
 194-11  public in competition with private enterprise unless there is a
 194-12  finding that providing the products or services is in the public
 194-13  interest.  This subsection does not prohibit students who reside in
 194-14  housing for which institutions of higher education provide
 194-15  telephone service from using service provided under this section.
 194-16  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 10.071.)
 194-17        Sec. 2170.059.  CENTRALIZED CAPITOL COMPLEX TELEPHONE SYSTEM.
 194-18  (a)  The commission shall provide centralized telephone service for
 194-19  state agencies, each house of the legislature, and legislative
 194-20  agencies in the capitol complex.  State agencies in the capitol
 194-21  complex shall use the service.  Each house of the legislature and
 194-22  each legislative agency shall use the service at the discretion of
 194-23  the legislature.  The commission may provide the service to other
 194-24  state agencies that subscribe to it.
 194-25        (b)  Each using entity shall make monthly payments to the
 194-26  commission when billed by the commission.
 194-27        (c)  Each using entity may arrange for its own terminal
  195-1  telephone equipment, but the equipment must be compatible with the
  195-2  centralized telephone service.  The commission shall make terminal
  195-3  equipment available for using entities that choose to use that
  195-4  terminal equipment.
  195-5        (d)  The commission annually shall prepare and issue a
  195-6  revised centralized telephone service directory not later than
  195-7  March 31.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 10.09.)
  195-8        Sec. 2170.060.  DEVELOPMENT OF PLAN FOR STATE
  195-9  TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK.  (a)  The commission, the Department of
 195-10  Information Resources, and the comptroller shall develop, in
 195-11  coordination with The Texas A&M University System, The University
 195-12  of Texas System, other institutions of higher education, and other
 195-13  state agencies, a plan for a state telecommunications network that
 195-14  will effectively and efficiently meet the long-term requirements of
 195-15  state government for voice, video, and computer communications.
 195-16        (b)  The plan should recognize that all state agencies,
 195-17  including institutions of higher education, are a single entity for
 195-18  purposes of purchasing and determining tariffs.
 195-19        (c)  The plan must incorporate efficiencies obtained through
 195-20  the use of shared transmission services and open systems
 195-21  architecture as they become available, building on existing systems
 195-22  as appropriate.  The developers of the plan shall make use of the
 195-23  technical expertise of state agencies, including institutions of
 195-24  higher education.  (V.A.C.S.  Art. 601b, Sec. 10.05(b) (part).)
 195-25           CHAPTER 2171.  TRAVEL AND VEHICLE FLEET SERVICES
 195-26                  SUBCHAPTER A.  GENERAL PROVISIONS
 195-27  Sec. 2171.001.  TRAVEL DIVISION
  196-1  Sec. 2171.002.  RULES
  196-2         (Sections 2171.003-2171.050 reserved for expansion)
  196-3                    SUBCHAPTER B.  TRAVEL SERVICES
  196-4  Sec. 2171.051.  PROVISION OF TRAVEL-RELATED SERVICES
  196-5  Sec. 2171.052.  CONTRACTS WITH PROVIDERS OF TRAVEL
  196-6                    SERVICES
  196-7  Sec. 2171.053.  CONTRACTS NOT SUBJECT TO COMPETITIVE BIDDING
  196-8                    REQUIREMENTS
  196-9  Sec. 2171.054.  TRAVEL VOUCHER AUDITS
 196-10  Sec. 2171.055.  PARTICIPATION BY STATE AGENCIES IN TRAVEL
 196-11                    SERVICES CONTRACTS
 196-12  Sec. 2171.056.  PURCHASE OF OR REIMBURSEMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION
 196-13                    IN AMOUNT EXCEEDING CONTRACTED RATES
 196-14         (Sections 2171.057-2171.100 reserved for expansion)
 196-15                SUBCHAPTER C.  VEHICLE FLEET SERVICES
 196-16  Sec. 2171.101.  VEHICLE-REPORTING SYSTEM
 196-17  Sec. 2171.102.  MAINTENANCE OF STATE VEHICLES
 196-18  Sec. 2171.103.  FACILITATION OF CONVERSION TO AND USE OF
 196-19                    ALTERNATIVE FUELS
 196-20           CHAPTER 2171.  TRAVEL AND VEHICLE FLEET SERVICES
 196-21                   SUBCHAPTER A.  GENERAL PROVISIONS
 196-22        Sec. 2171.001.  TRAVEL DIVISION.  The travel division of the
 196-23  commission is composed of the central travel office and the office
 196-24  of vehicle fleet management.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 14.01
 196-25  (part).)
 196-26        Sec. 2171.002.  RULES.  The commission shall adopt rules to
 196-27  implement this chapter, including rules related to:
  197-1              (1)  the structure of the commission's travel agency
  197-2  contracts;
  197-3              (2)  the procedures the commission uses in requesting
  197-4  and evaluating bids or proposals for travel agency contracts; and
  197-5              (3)  the use by state agencies of negotiated contract
  197-6  rates for travel services.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 14.01
  197-7  (part).)
  197-8          (Sections 2171.003-2171.050 reserved for expansion)
  197-9                    SUBCHAPTER B.  TRAVEL SERVICES
 197-10        Sec. 2171.051.  PROVISION OF TRAVEL-RELATED SERVICES.  (a)
 197-11  The central travel office shall monitor travel reservations and
 197-12  other travel arrangements required for business travel by a state
 197-13  employee or state agency and shall provide travel-related services
 197-14  as provided by this chapter.
 197-15        (b)  State agencies shall use the office's services to the
 197-16  maximum extent consistent with improved economy and efficiency.
 197-17        (c)  After approval by the executive director, the central
 197-18  travel office shall designate state agencies that may use the
 197-19  services of the office.  The executive director shall approve the
 197-20  use of those services by the designated state agencies after the
 197-21  director of the travel division certifies to the executive director
 197-22  that the central travel office is capable of providing those
 197-23  services.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 14.02(a).)
 197-24        Sec. 2171.052.  CONTRACTS WITH PROVIDERS OF TRAVEL SERVICES.
 197-25  (a)  The central travel office may negotiate contracts with private
 197-26  travel agents, with travel and transportation providers, and with
 197-27  credit card companies that provide travel services and other
  198-1  benefits to the state.
  198-2        (b)  The commission shall make contracts with more than one
  198-3  provider of travel agency services.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.
  198-4  14.02(b) (part).)
  198-5        Sec. 2171.053.  CONTRACTS NOT SUBJECT TO COMPETITIVE BIDDING
  198-6  REQUIREMENTS.  Contracts under this subchapter are not subject to
  198-7  the competitive bidding requirements imposed under Chapters
  198-8  2155-2158.  (V.A.C.S.  Art. 601b, Sec. 14.02(b) (part).)
  198-9        Sec. 2171.054.  TRAVEL VOUCHER AUDITS.  The comptroller
 198-10  shall, under Chapter 403, audit travel vouchers for compliance with
 198-11  rules adopted to enforce this subchapter.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b,
 198-12  Sec. 14.02(b) (part).)
 198-13        Sec. 2171.055.  PARTICIPATION BY STATE AGENCIES IN TRAVEL
 198-14  SERVICES CONTRACTS.  (a)  State agencies in the executive branch of
 198-15  state government shall participate under commission rules in the
 198-16  commission's contracts for travel services.
 198-17        (b)  An institution of higher education as defined by Section
 198-18  61.003, Education Code, is not required to participate in the
 198-19  commission's contracts for travel agency services or other travel
 198-20  services purchased from funds other than general revenue funds or
 198-21  educational and general funds as defined by Section 51.009,
 198-22  Education Code.
 198-23        (c)  The commission may provide by rule for exemptions from
 198-24  required participation.
 198-25        (d)  Agencies of the state that are not required to
 198-26  participate in commission contracts for travel services may
 198-27  participate as provided by Section 2171.051.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b,
  199-1  Sec. 14.02(c).)
  199-2        Sec. 2171.056.  PURCHASE OF OR REIMBURSEMENT FOR
  199-3  TRANSPORTATION IN AMOUNT EXCEEDING CONTRACTED RATES.  (a)  This
  199-4  section applies only to a state agency in the executive branch of
  199-5  state government that is required to participate in the
  199-6  commission's contracts for travel services.
  199-7        (b)  Except as provided by commission rule, a state agency
  199-8  may not:
  199-9              (1)  purchase commercial airline or rental car
 199-10  transportation if the amount of the purchase exceeds the amount of
 199-11  the central travel office's contracted fares or rates; or
 199-12              (2)  reimburse a person for the purchase of commercial
 199-13  airline or rental car transportation for the amount that exceeds
 199-14  the amount of the central travel office's contracted fares or
 199-15  rates.
 199-16        (c)  The commission shall educate state agencies about this
 199-17  section.
 199-18        (d)  The comptroller shall audit travel vouchers under
 199-19  Chapter 403 for compliance with this section.
 199-20        (e)  The commission shall adopt rules related to exemptions
 199-21  from the prohibition prescribed by Subsection (b).  To facilitate
 199-22  the audit of the travel vouchers, the commission shall consult with
 199-23  the comptroller before the commission adopts rules or procedures
 199-24  under Subsection (b).  (V.A.C.S.  Art. 601b, Secs. 14.01 (part),
 199-25  14.02(d), (e).)
 199-26          (Sections 2171.057-2171.100 reserved for expansion)
 199-27                 SUBCHAPTER C.  VEHICLE FLEET SERVICES
  200-1        Sec. 2171.101.  VEHICLE-REPORTING SYSTEM.  (a)  The office of
  200-2  vehicle fleet management shall establish a vehicle-reporting system
  200-3  to assist each state agency in the management of its vehicle fleet.
  200-4        (b)  The office shall:
  200-5              (1)  develop automated information retrieval systems to
  200-6  implement the reporting system; and
  200-7              (2)  maintain a complete inventory of agency vehicles
  200-8  by class of vehicle.
  200-9        (c)  The office shall determine the average cost of operation
 200-10  for each class of vehicle.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 14.03(a).)
 200-11        Sec. 2171.102.  MAINTENANCE OF STATE VEHICLES.  (a)  The
 200-12  office of vehicle fleet management shall provide routine periodic
 200-13  maintenance service to state agencies located in Travis County.
 200-14  The office shall charge a fee for the service.
 200-15        (b)  The office shall negotiate contracts for major overhauls
 200-16  and other extensive mechanical work.
 200-17        (c)  Contracts entered into under this section are not
 200-18  subject to the competitive bidding requirements imposed under
 200-19  Chapters 2155-2158.  (V.A.C.S.  Art. 601b, Sec. 14.03(b).)
 200-20        Sec. 2171.103.  FACILITATION OF CONVERSION TO AND USE OF
 200-21  ALTERNATIVE FUELS.  (a)  The office of vehicle fleet management may
 200-22  act as necessary to encourage and facilitate the conversion and use
 200-23  of motor vehicles that are capable of using alternative fuels,
 200-24  especially compressed natural gas.
 200-25        (b)  The office may:
 200-26              (1)  establish centralized refueling stations
 200-27  throughout the state;
  201-1              (2)  operate regional conversion and repair facilities;
  201-2  and
  201-3              (3)  provide all services and support necessary to
  201-4  expedite the use of compressed natural gas or other alternative
  201-5  fuels by state agencies as required by Subchapter A, Chapter 2158,
  201-6  and by school districts as required by Section 2155.201.  (V.A.C.S.
  201-7  Art. 601b, Sec. 14.03(c).)
  201-8             CHAPTER 2172.  MISCELLANEOUS GENERAL SERVICES
  201-9                        PROVIDED BY COMMISSION
 201-10  Sec. 2172.001.  CENTRAL SUPPLY STORE
 201-11  Sec. 2172.002.  BUSINESS MACHINE REPAIR
 201-12  Sec. 2172.003.  PRINTING
 201-13  Sec. 2172.004.  ARCHIVES
 201-14  Sec. 2172.005.  DONATIONS
 201-15             CHAPTER 2172.  MISCELLANEOUS GENERAL SERVICES
 201-16                        PROVIDED BY COMMISSION
 201-17        Sec. 2172.001.  CENTRAL SUPPLY STORE.  (a)  The commission
 201-18  shall operate a central supply store at which only state agencies,
 201-19  the legislature, and legislative agencies may obtain small supply
 201-20  items.
 201-21        (b)  After the close of each month, the commission shall send
 201-22  a purchase voucher to each using entity for the supply items
 201-23  purchased.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 11.04.)
 201-24        Sec. 2172.002.  BUSINESS MACHINE REPAIR.  (a)  The commission
 201-25  shall maintain a facility for repairing office machines and shall
 201-26  offer repair services to the following entities located in Austin:
 201-27              (1)  state agencies;
  202-1              (2)  the legislature; and
  202-2              (3)  legislative agencies.
  202-3        (b)  Using entities shall pay the commission for repair
  202-4  services by vouchers prepared and sent to the using entity by the
  202-5  commission.
  202-6        (c)  The commission may not repair or maintain a privately
  202-7  owned machine.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 11.03.)
  202-8        Sec. 2172.003.  PRINTING.  (a)  The commission may:
  202-9              (1)  assist a state agency with the agency's printing
 202-10  activities; and
 202-11              (2)  assess and evaluate those activities.
 202-12        (b)  The commission may recommend changes intended to
 202-13  increase the productivity and cost-effectiveness of printing
 202-14  operations of state agencies.  Recommendations may be reported
 202-15  periodically to the appropriate associate deputy director under
 202-16  commission rules.
 202-17        (c)  The commission may:
 202-18              (1)  adopt standard accounting procedures that permit
 202-19  evaluating and comparing the costs of printing operations conducted
 202-20  by state agencies;
 202-21              (2)  coordinate activities among state print shops;
 202-22              (3)  review state agency requisitions for new printing
 202-23  shop equipment;
 202-24              (4)  assist state agencies in expediting the production
 202-25  of printing and graphic arts;
 202-26              (5)  maintain a roster of state print shops and their
 202-27  equipment, facilities, and special capabilities;
  203-1              (6)  serve as a clearinghouse for private vendors of
  203-2  printing services to ensure that printing services and supplies are
  203-3  purchased in the most efficient and economical manner;
  203-4              (7)  coordinate the consolidation of print shops
  203-5  operated by state agencies when the agencies involved determine
  203-6  that consolidation is appropriate; and
  203-7              (8)  develop procedures for the recovery of the
  203-8  commission's reasonable costs under Chapter 317 from amounts
  203-9  appropriated to the state agencies for which identified savings are
 203-10  achieved.
 203-11        (d)  This section does not apply to an institution of higher
 203-12  education.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 11.06.)
 203-13        Sec. 2172.004.  ARCHIVES.  The commission may store and
 203-14  display the archives of Texas.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 5.09.)
 203-15        Sec. 2172.005.  DONATIONS.  The commission may solicit and
 203-16  accept private donations for the Congress Avenue beautification
 203-17  program, a capital improvements project in Austin.  The program
 203-18  includes improvements in the capitol complex generally north of the
 203-19  Capitol along either side of Congress Avenue.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b,
 203-20  Sec. 5.33.)
 203-21              (Chapters 2173-2174 reserved for expansion)
 203-22             CHAPTER 2175.  SURPLUS AND SALVAGE PROPERTY
 203-23                  SUBCHAPTER A.  GENERAL PROVISIONS
 203-24  Sec. 2175.001.  DEFINITIONS
 203-25  Sec. 2175.002.  ADMINISTRATION OF CHAPTER
 203-26  Sec. 2175.003.  SEPARATE AND INDEPENDENT OPERATION OF SURPLUS
 203-27                    AND SALVAGE PROPERTY DIVISION
  204-1  Sec. 2175.004.  CIVIL AIR PATROL; VOLUNTEER FIRE
  204-2                    DEPARTMENTS
  204-3         (Sections 2175.005-2175.060 reserved for expansion)
  204-4             SUBCHAPTER B.  COMMISSION POWERS AND DUTIES
  204-5  Sec. 2175.061.  RULES, FORMS, AND PROCEDURES
  204-6  Sec. 2175.062.  MAILING LIST; LIST OF PROSPECTIVE BUYERS
  204-7  Sec. 2175.063.  MAXIMUM RETURN FROM DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS
  204-8                    OR SALVAGE PROPERTY
  204-9  Sec. 2175.064.  COOPERATION IN EVALUATION AND ANALYSIS
 204-10  Sec. 2175.065.  DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO STATE AGENCY
 204-11         (Sections 2175.066-2175.120 reserved for expansion)
 204-12    SUBCHAPTER C.  DIRECT TRANSFER OF SURPLUS OR SALVAGE PROPERTY
 204-13  Sec. 2175.121.  STATE AGENCY NOTICE TO COMMISSION
 204-14  Sec. 2175.122.  COMMISSION NOTICE TO OTHER ENTITIES
 204-15  Sec. 2175.123.  DIRECT NEGOTIATION FOR TRANSFER
 204-16  Sec. 2175.124.  NOTICE OF TRANSFER TO COMPTROLLER AND
 204-17                    COMMISSION; ADJUSTMENT OF APPROPRIATIONS AND
 204-18                    INVENTORY
 204-19  Sec. 2175.125.  PRIORITY FOR TRANSFER TO STATE AGENCY
 204-20         (Sections 2175.126-2175.180 reserved for expansion)
 204-21       SUBCHAPTER D.  DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS OR SALVAGE PROPERTY
 204-22                        BY COMPETITIVE BIDDING
 204-23  Sec. 2175.181.  DISPOSITION BY COMPETITIVE BIDDING OR
 204-24                    AUCTION
 204-25  Sec. 2175.182.  PURCHASER'S FEE
 204-26  Sec. 2175.183.  ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE
 204-27  Sec. 2175.184.  REPORTING SALE; INVENTORY ADJUSTMENT
  205-1  Sec. 2175.185.  PROCEEDS OF SALE
  205-2  Sec. 2175.186.  PURCHASER'S TITLE
  205-3         (Sections 2175.187-2175.240 reserved for expansion)
  205-4      SUBCHAPTER E.  DESTRUCTION OF SURPLUS OR SALVAGE PROPERTY
  205-5  Sec. 2175.241.  WHEN SURPLUS OR SALVAGE PROPERTY MAY BE
  205-6                    DESTROYED; REPORT OF DESTRUCTION
  205-7  Sec. 2175.242.  REMOVAL OF DESTROYED PROPERTY FROM STATE
  205-8                    INVENTORY
  205-9         (Sections 2175.243-2175.300 reserved for expansion)
 205-10                      SUBCHAPTER F.  EXCEPTIONS
 205-11  Sec. 2175.301.  SURPLUS PROPERTY OF LEGISLATURE
 205-12  Sec. 2175.302.  EXCEPTION FOR ELEEMOSYNARY INSTITUTIONS
 205-13                    AND INSTITUTIONS AND AGENCIES OF
 205-14                    HIGHER EDUCATION
 205-15  Sec. 2175.303.  EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN PRODUCTS
 205-16         (Sections 2175.304-2175.360 reserved for expansion)
 205-17               SUBCHAPTER G.  FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY
 205-18  Sec. 2175.361.  DEFINITIONS
 205-19  Sec. 2175.362.  DESIGNATED AGENCY
 205-20  Sec. 2175.363.  ACQUISITION, WAREHOUSING, AND DISTRIBUTION OF
 205-21                    FEDERAL PROPERTY
 205-22  Sec. 2175.364.  COMMISSION ASSISTANCE IN PROCUREMENT AND USE
 205-23                    OF PROPERTY
 205-24  Sec. 2175.365.  STATE PLAN OF OPERATION; COMPLIANCE WITH
 205-25                    MINIMUM FEDERAL STANDARDS
 205-26  Sec. 2175.366.  ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS; COMPLIANCE WITH
 205-27                    FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS
  206-1  Sec. 2175.367.  CONTRACTS
  206-2  Sec. 2175.368.  ACQUISITION OR IMPROVEMENT OF PROPERTY; RENT
  206-3                    PAYMENTS
  206-4  Sec. 2175.369.  CHARGES
  206-5  Sec. 2175.370.  SURPLUS PROPERTY SERVICE CHARGE FUND
  206-6  Sec. 2175.371.  ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
  206-7  Sec. 2175.372.  PERSONNEL
  206-8         (Sections 2175.373-2175.900 reserved for expansion)
  206-9               SUBCHAPTER Z.  MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
 206-10  Sec. 2175.901.  PURCHASE OF CHAIRS BY CERTAIN STATE OFFICERS AND
 206-11                    AGENCY HEADS
 206-12  Sec. 2175.902.  WASTEPAPER
 206-13  Sec. 2175.903.  PROPERTY USED AS TRADE-IN
 206-14              CHAPTER 2175.  SURPLUS AND SALVAGE PROPERTY
 206-15                   SUBCHAPTER A.  GENERAL PROVISIONS
 206-16        Sec. 2175.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
 206-17              (1)  "Assistance organization" means:
 206-18                    (A)  a nonprofit organization that provides
 206-19  educational, health, or human services or assistance to homeless
 206-20  individuals;
 206-21                    (B)  a nonprofit food bank that solicits,
 206-22  warehouses, and redistributes edible but unmarketable food to an
 206-23  agency that feeds needy families and individuals; and
 206-24                    (C)  Texas Partners of the Americas, a registered
 206-25  agency with the Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Aid, with
 206-26  the approval of the Partners of the Alliance office of the Agency
 206-27  for International Development.
  207-1              (2)  "Personal property" includes:
  207-2                    (A)  personal property lawfully confiscated and
  207-3  subject to disposal by a state agency; and
  207-4                    (B)  personal property affixed to real property,
  207-5  if its removal and disposition is for a lawful purpose under this
  207-6  or another law.
  207-7              (3)  "Salvage property" means personal property that
  207-8  through use, time, or accident is so damaged, used, or consumed
  207-9  that it has no value for the purpose for which it was originally
 207-10  intended.
 207-11              (4)  "Surplus property" means personal property that
 207-12  exceeds a state agency's needs and is not required for the agency's
 207-13  foreseeable needs.  The term includes used or new property that
 207-14  retains some usefulness for the purpose for which it was intended
 207-15  or for another purpose.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 9.01(a)(3)
 207-16  (part), (4) (part), (5), (7).)
 207-17        Sec. 2175.002.  ADMINISTRATION OF CHAPTER.  The commission's
 207-18  surplus and salvage property division shall administer this
 207-19  chapter.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 2.09(c) (part).)
 207-20        Sec. 2175.003.  SEPARATE AND INDEPENDENT OPERATION OF SURPLUS
 207-21  AND SALVAGE PROPERTY DIVISION.  (a)  The surplus and salvage
 207-22  property division shall operate independently of the rest of the
 207-23  commission, except that the division may share support functions
 207-24  with other divisions.
 207-25        (b)  Administrative offices of the surplus and salvage
 207-26  property division shall be housed in a building that is separate
 207-27  from buildings that house other commission functions.
  208-1        (c)  The commission's assignment to the executive director of
  208-2  direct management duties for the surplus and salvage property
  208-3  division does not alter the requirements of Subsections (a) and
  208-4  (b), except that the executive director's office need not be
  208-5  relocated.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 2.09(c) (part).)
  208-6        Sec. 2175.004.  CIVIL AIR PATROL; VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS.
  208-7  For purposes of this chapter:
  208-8              (1)  the Civil Air Patrol, Texas Wing, is considered a
  208-9  state agency; and
 208-10              (2)  a volunteer fire department is considered a
 208-11  political subdivision.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs. 9.01(b), (c).)
 208-12          (Sections 2175.005-2175.060 reserved for expansion)
 208-13              SUBCHAPTER B.  COMMISSION POWERS AND DUTIES
 208-14        Sec. 2175.061.  RULES, FORMS, AND PROCEDURES.  (a)  The
 208-15  commission shall establish and maintain procedures for the
 208-16  transfer, sale, or disposal of surplus and salvage property as
 208-17  prescribed by law.
 208-18        (b)  Subject to the review and comment of the state auditor,
 208-19  the commission may prescribe forms and reports necessary to
 208-20  administer this chapter and may adopt necessary rules, including
 208-21  rules governing the sale or transfer of surplus or salvage property
 208-22  to state agencies, political subdivisions, or assistance
 208-23  organizations.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs. 9.02 (part), 9.04(f),
 208-24  9.09.)
 208-25        Sec. 2175.062.  MAILING LIST; LIST OF PROSPECTIVE BUYERS.
 208-26  The commission shall maintain:
 208-27              (1)  a mailing list, which it shall renew annually, of
  209-1  assistance organizations and individuals responsible for purchasing
  209-2  for political subdivisions who have requested information regarding
  209-3  available state surplus or salvage property; and
  209-4              (2)  a list of other prospective buyers of surplus and
  209-5  salvage property.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs. 9.03, 9.07 (part).)
  209-6        Sec. 2175.063.  MAXIMUM RETURN FROM DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS OR
  209-7  SALVAGE PROPERTY.  (a)  The commission shall attempt to realize the
  209-8  maximum benefit to the state in selling or disposing of surplus and
  209-9  salvage property.
 209-10        (b)  The commission may reject any or all offers for surplus
 209-11  or salvage property if it determines that rejection is in the
 209-12  state's best interests.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 9.07 (part).)
 209-13        Sec. 2175.064.  COOPERATION IN EVALUATION AND ANALYSIS.  (a)
 209-14  The commission shall cooperate with state agencies in an ongoing
 209-15  effort to evaluate surplus and salvage property to minimize loss
 209-16  resulting from accumulations of property.
 209-17        (b)  The commission shall cooperate with the state auditor in
 209-18  analyzing surplus and salvage property.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.
 209-19  9.07 (part).)
 209-20        Sec. 2175.065.  DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO STATE AGENCY.  The
 209-21  commission may authorize a state agency to dispose of surplus or
 209-22  salvage property if the agency demonstrates to the commission its
 209-23  ability to dispose of the property under commission rules adopted
 209-24  under this chapter.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 9.14 (part).)
 209-25          (Sections 2175.066-2175.120 reserved for expansion)
 209-26     SUBCHAPTER C.  DIRECT TRANSFER OF SURPLUS OR SALVAGE PROPERTY
 209-27        Sec. 2175.121.  STATE AGENCY NOTICE TO COMMISSION.  A state
  210-1  agency that determines it has surplus or salvage property shall
  210-2  inform the commission of the property's kind, number, location,
  210-3  condition, original cost or value, and date of acquisition.
  210-4  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 9.04(a).)
  210-5        Sec. 2175.122.  COMMISSION NOTICE TO OTHER ENTITIES.  On
  210-6  receiving notice from a state agency that the agency has surplus or
  210-7  salvage property, the commission shall inform other state agencies,
  210-8  political subdivisions, and assistance organizations of the
  210-9  property's kind, number, location, and condition.  (V.A.C.S.
 210-10  Art. 601b, Sec. 9.04(b).)
 210-11        Sec. 2175.123.  DIRECT NEGOTIATION FOR TRANSFER.  During the
 210-12  35 days after the date of notice under Section 2175.122, a state
 210-13  agency or political subdivision may negotiate directly with the
 210-14  reporting state agency for a transfer of the property at an agreed
 210-15  value.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 9.04(c) (part).)
 210-16        Sec. 2175.124.  NOTICE OF TRANSFER TO COMPTROLLER AND
 210-17  COMMISSION; ADJUSTMENT OF APPROPRIATIONS AND INVENTORY.  (a)  If
 210-18  property is transferred to a state agency, the participating
 210-19  agencies shall report the transaction to the comptroller and the
 210-20  commission.
 210-21        (b)  On receiving notice under this section, the comptroller
 210-22  shall:
 210-23              (1)  debit and credit the proper appropriations; and
 210-24              (2)  adjust state inventory records if necessary.
 210-25  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 9.04(c) (part).)
 210-26        Sec. 2175.125.  PRIORITY FOR TRANSFER TO STATE AGENCY.
 210-27  During the 35 days after the date of notice under Section 2175.122,
  211-1  a transfer to a state agency has priority over any other transfer
  211-2  under rules adopted by the commission.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.
  211-3  9.04(c) (part).)
  211-4          (Sections 2175.126-2175.180 reserved for expansion)
  211-5       SUBCHAPTER D.  DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS OR SALVAGE PROPERTY
  211-6                        BY COMPETITIVE BIDDING
  211-7        Sec. 2175.181.  DISPOSITION BY COMPETITIVE BIDDING OR
  211-8  AUCTION.  If a disposition of a state agency's surplus or salvage
  211-9  property is not made under Subchapter C, the commission shall:
 211-10              (1)  sell the property by competitive bid or auction;
 211-11  or
 211-12              (2)  delegate to the state agency authority to sell the
 211-13  property by competitive bidding.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 9.05(a)
 211-14  (part).)
 211-15        Sec. 2175.182.  PURCHASER'S FEE.  (a)  The commission or a
 211-16  state agency disposing of property under this subchapter shall
 211-17  collect a fee from the purchaser.
 211-18        (b)  The commission shall set the fee at an amount that is:
 211-19              (1)  sufficient to recover costs associated with the
 211-20  sale; and
 211-21              (2)  at least two percent but not more than 12 percent
 211-22  of sale proceeds.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs.  9.05(a) (part), (c)
 211-23  (part), (d) (part).)
 211-24        Sec. 2175.183.  ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE.  If the value of an
 211-25  item or a lot of property to be sold is estimated to be more than
 211-26  $1,000, the commission or the state agency authorized to sell the
 211-27  property shall advertise the sale at least once in at least one
  212-1  newspaper of general circulation in the vicinity in which the
  212-2  property is located.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 9.05(b).)
  212-3        Sec. 2175.184.  REPORTING SALE; INVENTORY ADJUSTMENT.  (a)
  212-4  On the sale by the commission of surplus or salvage property, the
  212-5  commission shall report the property sold and the sale price to the
  212-6  state agency that declared the property as surplus or salvage.
  212-7        (b)  A state agency for which surplus or salvage property is
  212-8  sold, or that sells surplus or salvage property under authority of
  212-9  the commission, shall report the sale and amount of sale proceeds
 212-10  to the comptroller.
 212-11        (c)  If property reported under this section is on the state
 212-12  inventory, the comptroller shall remove the property from the
 212-13  inventory.  (V.A.C.S.  Art. 601b, Secs. 9.05(c) (part), (d)
 212-14  (part).)
 212-15        Sec. 2175.185.  PROCEEDS OF SALE.  (a)  Proceeds from the
 212-16  sale of surplus or salvage property, less the cost of advertising
 212-17  the sale, the cost of auctioneer services, and the amount of the
 212-18  fee collected under Section 2175.182, shall be deposited to the
 212-19  credit of the appropriate appropriation item of the state agency
 212-20  for which the sale was made.
 212-21        (b)  The portion of sale proceeds equal to the cost of
 212-22  advertising the sale and the cost of auctioneer services shall be
 212-23  deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the appropriation
 212-24  item of the commission or other state agency from which the costs
 212-25  were paid.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 9.05(e) (part).)
 212-26        Sec. 2175.186.  PURCHASER'S TITLE.  A purchaser of surplus or
 212-27  salvage property at a sale conducted under this subchapter obtains
  213-1  good title to the property if the purchaser has in good faith
  213-2  complied with:
  213-3              (1)  the conditions of the sale; and
  213-4              (2)  applicable commission rules.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b,
  213-5  Sec. 9.08.)
  213-6          (Sections 2175.187-2175.240 reserved for expansion)
  213-7       SUBCHAPTER E.  DESTRUCTION OF SURPLUS OR SALVAGE PROPERTY
  213-8        Sec. 2175.241.  WHEN SURPLUS OR SALVAGE PROPERTY MAY BE
  213-9  DESTROYED; REPORT OF DESTRUCTION.  If the commission cannot sell or
 213-10  dispose of property reported to the commission as surplus or
 213-11  salvage, it may order the property destroyed as worthless salvage
 213-12  and report the destruction to the reporting agency.  (V.A.C.S.
 213-13  Art. 601b, Sec. 9.06 (part).)
 213-14        Sec. 2175.242.  REMOVAL OF DESTROYED PROPERTY FROM STATE
 213-15  INVENTORY.  (a)  On destruction of property under this subchapter,
 213-16  the comptroller may remove the destroyed property from the state
 213-17  inventory.
 213-18        (b)  Authorization by the commission is not required for the
 213-19  deletion of salvage items of another state agency from the state
 213-20  inventory.
 213-21        (c)  This subchapter does not affect Section 403.273, which
 213-22  provides for the deletion from inventory of a state agency's
 213-23  missing property on the state auditor's authorization.  (V.A.C.S.
 213-24  Art. 601b, Sec. 9.06 (part).)
 213-25          (Sections 2175.243-2175.300 reserved for expansion)
 213-26                       SUBCHAPTER F.  EXCEPTIONS
 213-27        Sec. 2175.301.  SURPLUS PROPERTY OF LEGISLATURE.  (a)  This
  214-1  chapter does not apply to disposition of surplus property by either
  214-2  house of the legislature under a disposition system provided by
  214-3  rules of the administration committee of each house.
  214-4        (b)  If surplus property of either house of the legislature
  214-5  is sold, proceeds of the sale shall be deposited in the state
  214-6  treasury to the credit of that house's appropriation.  (V.A.C.S.
  214-7  Art. 601b, Sec. 9.10.)
  214-8        Sec. 2175.302.  EXCEPTION FOR ELEEMOSYNARY INSTITUTIONS AND
  214-9  INSTITUTIONS AND AGENCIES OF HIGHER EDUCATION.  This chapter does
 214-10  not apply to the disposition of surplus or salvage property by a
 214-11  state eleemosynary institution or an institution or agency of
 214-12  higher education.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 9.14 (part).)
 214-13        Sec. 2175.303.  EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN PRODUCTS.  This chapter
 214-14  does not apply to disposition of a product or by-product of
 214-15  research, forestry, agriculture, livestock, or an industrial
 214-16  enterprise.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 9.13.)
 214-17          (Sections 2175.304-2175.360 reserved for expansion)
 214-18                SUBCHAPTER G.  FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY
 214-19        Sec. 2175.361.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:
 214-20              (1)  "Federal act" means the Federal Property and
 214-21  Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. Section 484).
 214-22              (2)  "Federal property" means federal surplus property
 214-23  acquired by the commission or under the commission's jurisdiction
 214-24  under this subchapter and under 40 U.S.C. Section 483c or Section
 214-25  484(j) or (k) of the federal act.  The term includes federal real
 214-26  property acquired under Section 484(k) of the federal act.
 214-27  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 9.01(a)(3) (part), (4) (part), (8).)
  215-1        Sec. 2175.362.  DESIGNATED AGENCY.  The commission is the
  215-2  designated state agency under Section 484(j) of the federal act.
  215-3  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 9.16(a).)
  215-4        Sec. 2175.363.  ACQUISITION, WAREHOUSING, AND DISTRIBUTION OF
  215-5  FEDERAL PROPERTY.  (a)  The commission may acquire and warehouse
  215-6  federal property allocated to the commission under the federal act
  215-7  and distribute the property to an entity or institution that meets
  215-8  the eligibility qualifications for the property under the federal
  215-9  act.
 215-10        (b)  The commission shall establish and maintain procedures
 215-11  to implement this section.
 215-12        (c)  The commission is not required to comply with the
 215-13  provisions of this chapter that relate to the disposition of
 215-14  surplus state agency property in acquiring, warehousing, and
 215-15  distributing federal surplus property under this chapter.
 215-16  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs. 9.02 (part), 9.16(b).)
 215-17        Sec. 2175.364.  COMMISSION ASSISTANCE IN PROCUREMENT AND USE
 215-18  OF PROPERTY.  The commission may:
 215-19              (1)  disseminate information and assist a potential
 215-20  applicant regarding the availability of federal real property;
 215-21              (2)  assist in the processing of an application for
 215-22  acquisition of federal real property and related personal property
 215-23  under Section 484(k) of the federal act;
 215-24              (3)  act as an information clearinghouse for an entity
 215-25  that may be eligible to acquire federal property and, as necessary,
 215-26  assist the entity to obtain federal property;
 215-27              (4)  assist in assuring use of the property; and
  216-1              (5)  engage in an activity relating to the use of
  216-2  federal property by another state agency, institution, or
  216-3  organization engaging in or receiving assistance under a federal
  216-4  program.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs. 9.16(c), (g).)
  216-5        Sec. 2175.365.  STATE PLAN OF OPERATION; COMPLIANCE WITH
  216-6  MINIMUM FEDERAL STANDARDS.  The commission shall:
  216-7              (1)  file a state plan of operation that complies with
  216-8  federal law and operate in accordance with the plan;
  216-9              (2)  take necessary action to meet the minimum
 216-10  standards for a state agency in accordance with the federal  act;
 216-11  and
 216-12              (3)  cooperate to the fullest extent consistent with
 216-13  this subchapter.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 9.16(d).)
 216-14        Sec. 2175.366.  ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS; COMPLIANCE WITH
 216-15  FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS.  The commission may:
 216-16              (1)  make the necessary certifications and undertake
 216-17  necessary action, including an investigation;
 216-18              (2)  make expenditures or reports that may be required
 216-19  by federal law or regulation or that are otherwise necessary to
 216-20  provide for the proper and efficient management of its functions
 216-21  under this subchapter;
 216-22              (3)  provide information and reports relating to its
 216-23  activities under this subchapter that may be required by a federal
 216-24  agency or department; and
 216-25              (4)  adopt rules necessary for the efficient operation
 216-26  of its activities under this subchapter or as may be required by
 216-27  federal law or regulation.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 9.16(e).)
  217-1        Sec. 2175.367.  CONTRACTS.  The commission may enter into an
  217-2  agreement, including:
  217-3              (1)  a cooperative agreement with a federal agency
  217-4  under Section 484(n) of the federal act;
  217-5              (2)  an agreement with a state agency for surplus
  217-6  property of a state agency that will promote the administration of
  217-7  the commission's functions under this subchapter; or
  217-8              (3)  an agreement with a group or association of state
  217-9  agencies for surplus property that will promote the administration
 217-10  of the commission's functions under this subchapter.  (V.A.C.S.
 217-11  Art. 601b, Sec. 9.16(f).)
 217-12        Sec. 2175.368.  ACQUISITION OR IMPROVEMENT OF PROPERTY; RENT
 217-13  PAYMENTS.  The commission may:
 217-14              (1)  acquire and hold title or make capital
 217-15  improvements to federal real property in accordance with Section
 217-16  2175.369; or
 217-17              (2)  make an advance payment of rent for a distribution
 217-18  center, an office space, or another facility that is required to
 217-19  accomplish the commission's functions under this subchapter.
 217-20  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 9.16(h).)
 217-21        Sec. 2175.369.  CHARGES.  (a)  The commission may collect a
 217-22  service charge for the commission's acquisition, warehousing,
 217-23  distribution, or transfer of federal property.
 217-24        (b)  The commission may not collect a charge for federal real
 217-25  property in an amount that is greater than the reasonable
 217-26  administrative cost the commission incurs in transferring the
 217-27  property.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 9.16(i).)
  218-1        Sec. 2175.370.  SURPLUS PROPERTY SERVICE CHARGE FUND.  (a)
  218-2  The commission shall deposit a charge collected under Section
  218-3  2175.369 in the state treasury to the credit of the surplus
  218-4  property service charge fund.
  218-5        (b)  Income earned on money in the surplus property service
  218-6  charge fund shall be credited to that fund.
  218-7        (c)  Money in the surplus property service charge fund may be
  218-8  used only to accomplish the commission's functions under this
  218-9  subchapter.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 9.16(j).)
 218-10        Sec. 2175.371.  ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMITTEES.  The
 218-11  commission may appoint advisory boards and committees necessary and
 218-12  suitable to administer this subchapter.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.
 218-13  9.16(k).)
 218-14        Sec. 2175.372.  PERSONNEL.  (a)  The commission may employ,
 218-15  compensate, and prescribe the duties of personnel, other than
 218-16  members of advisory boards and committees, necessary and suitable
 218-17  to administer this subchapter.
 218-18        (b)  The commission may fill a personnel position only with
 218-19  an individual selected and appointed on a nonpartisan merit basis.
 218-20  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 9.16(l).)
 218-21          (Sections 2175.373-2175.900 reserved for expansion)
 218-22                SUBCHAPTER Z.  MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
 218-23        Sec. 2175.901.  PURCHASE OF CHAIRS BY CERTAIN STATE OFFICERS
 218-24  AND AGENCY HEADS.  (a)  Notwithstanding other law, on vacating an
 218-25  office or terminating employment, an elected or appointed state
 218-26  officer or an executive head of a state agency in the legislative,
 218-27  executive, or judicial branch of state government may purchase for
  219-1  fair market value the chair used by the officer or employee during
  219-2  the person's period of state service.
  219-3        (b)  The fair market value of a chair shall be determined:
  219-4              (1)  for an executive agency or a legislative agency
  219-5  other than the legislature, by the commission;
  219-6              (2)  for a judicial agency, by the chief justice of the
  219-7  supreme court;
  219-8              (3)  for the house of representatives, by the speaker
  219-9  of the house of representatives; and
 219-10              (4)  for the senate, by the lieutenant governor.
 219-11  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 9.11.)
 219-12        Sec. 2175.902.  WASTEPAPER.  (a)  The commission shall
 219-13  establish and maintain in each building under its control
 219-14  facilities for collecting separately from other wastes all
 219-15  wastepaper disposed of in that building.
 219-16        (b)  The commission shall sell the wastepaper for recycling
 219-17  to the highest bidder.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 9.15.)
 219-18        Sec. 2175.903.  PROPERTY USED AS TRADE-IN.  A state agency
 219-19  may offer surplus or salvage property as a trade-in on new property
 219-20  of the same general type if the exchange is in the state's best
 219-21  interests.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 9.12.)
 219-22                         CHAPTER 2176.  MAIL
 219-23       SUBCHAPTER A.  EVALUATION AND PLANNING OF MAIL OPERATIONS
 219-24  Sec. 2176.001.  MAIL OPERATIONS OFFICER
 219-25  Sec. 2176.002.  STATE AGENCY EVALUATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF
 219-26                    MAIL OPERATIONS
 219-27  Sec. 2176.003.  COMMISSION EVALUATION OF STATE AGENCY
  220-1                    MAIL OPERATIONS
  220-2  Sec. 2176.004.  COMMISSION PROCEDURES FOR IMPROVEMENT OF MAIL
  220-3                    OPERATIONS
  220-4  Sec. 2176.005.  STATE AGENCY REPORTS ON MAIL OPERATIONS
  220-5  Sec. 2176.006.  MAILING LISTS
  220-6         (Sections 2176.007-2176.050 reserved for expansion)
  220-7                   SUBCHAPTER B.  INTERAGENCY MAIL
  220-8  Sec. 2176.051.  INTERAGENCY MAIL SERVICE
  220-9  Sec. 2176.052.  USE OF UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE; ALTERNATE
 220-10                    DELIVERY METHODS
 220-11  Sec. 2176.053.  DELIVERY OF STATE WARRANTS
 220-12         (Sections 2176.054-2176.100 reserved for expansion)
 220-13      SUBCHAPTER C.  OUTGOING FIRST-CLASS MAIL IN TRAVIS COUNTY
 220-14  Sec. 2176.101.  APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER
 220-15  Sec. 2176.102.  COMMISSION EVALUATION
 220-16  Sec. 2176.103.  DISCOUNTED POSTAL RATES
 220-17  Sec. 2176.104.  REQUIREMENT TO CONSULT WITH COMMISSION
 220-18  Sec. 2176.105.  GUIDELINES FOR MEASURING AND ANALYZING
 220-19                    FIRST-CLASS MAIL PRACTICES
 220-20  Sec. 2176.106.  TRAINING
 220-21  Sec. 2176.107.  PREREQUISITE TO UPGRADING OR REPLACING MAIL
 220-22                    EQUIPMENT; COMPARISON AND ANALYSIS
 220-23  Sec. 2176.108.  REVIEW AND COMMENT BY STATE AUDITOR
 220-24  Sec. 2176.109.  FEES FOR COMMISSION SERVICES
 220-25  Sec. 2176.110.  RULES
 220-26         (Sections 2176.111-2176.150 reserved for expansion)
 220-27                  SUBCHAPTER D.  PROCESSING OF MAIL
  221-1  Sec. 2176.151.  TIMELY PROCESSING OF MAIL
  221-2  Sec. 2176.152.  PROCESSING UNITED STATES MAIL IN
  221-3                    CAPITOL COMPLEX
  221-4                          CHAPTER 2176.  MAIL
  221-5       SUBCHAPTER A.  EVALUATION AND PLANNING OF MAIL OPERATIONS
  221-6        Sec. 2176.001.  MAIL OPERATIONS OFFICER.  A state agency in
  221-7  Travis County shall designate a person to manage mail for the
  221-8  agency's offices and units.  (V.A.C.S.  Art. 601b, Sec. 11.02(i)
  221-9  (part).)
 221-10        Sec. 2176.002.  STATE AGENCY EVALUATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF
 221-11  MAIL OPERATIONS.  To improve state agency management of mail and to
 221-12  reduce the state's mail costs, a state agency in the executive
 221-13  branch of state government shall:
 221-14              (1)  evaluate its mail operations to identify and
 221-15  eliminate practices resulting in excessive mail costs; and
 221-16              (2)  develop and implement plans and procedures for
 221-17  making necessary improvements in mail operations.  (V.A.C.S.
 221-18  Art. 601b, Sec. 11.02(e).)
 221-19        Sec. 2176.003.  COMMISSION EVALUATION OF STATE AGENCY MAIL
 221-20  OPERATIONS.  The commission shall:
 221-21              (1)  evaluate the mail operations of state agencies
 221-22  located in Travis County and make recommendations to identify and
 221-23  eliminate practices resulting in excessive mail costs; and
 221-24              (2)  establish minimum objectives and responsibilities
 221-25  for managing mail for the agencies.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.
 221-26  11.02(f).)
 221-27        Sec. 2176.004.  COMMISSION PROCEDURES FOR IMPROVEMENT OF MAIL
  222-1  OPERATIONS.  The commission shall:
  222-2              (1)  in conjunction with the United States Postal
  222-3  Service, establish procedures to improve the measurement of state
  222-4  agency mail costs, using postage meters or stamps as appropriate;
  222-5              (2)  establish procedures to determine the advantages
  222-6  to state agencies of presorting mail;
  222-7              (3)  establish procedures to determine the lowest cost
  222-8  class of mail necessary to effectively accomplish individual state
  222-9  agency functions;
 222-10              (4)  evaluate the cost-effectiveness of using
 222-11  alternatives to the United States Postal Service for delivering
 222-12  state agency mail;
 222-13              (5)  train state agency personnel regarding
 222-14  cost-effective mailing practices;
 222-15              (6)  set standards for receipt, delivery, collection,
 222-16  and dispatch of mail; and
 222-17              (7)  publish and disseminate standards, guides, and
 222-18  instructions for managing mail and establish and implement
 222-19  procedures for monitoring compliance with the standards, guides,
 222-20  and instructions.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs.  11.02(g), (h).)
 222-21        Sec. 2176.005.  STATE AGENCY REPORTS ON MAIL OPERATIONS.  (a)
 222-22  A state agency in Travis County shall periodically send to the
 222-23  governor and the legislative budget office a report of its progress
 222-24  in achieving the objectives for and the revisions of mail
 222-25  operations established under Section 2176.004, including an
 222-26  analysis of savings projected from the resulting improvements in
 222-27  managing mail.
  223-1        (b)  When two or more state agencies by interagency contract
  223-2  are providing common services for managing mail, the agencies may
  223-3  designate a single agency to report on behalf of all agencies
  223-4  participating under the contract.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Secs.
  223-5  11.02(i) (part), (j).)
  223-6        Sec. 2176.006.  MAILING LISTS.  A state agency in Travis
  223-7  County shall review and consolidate mailing lists used by the
  223-8  agency to distribute publications and other materials issued by the
  223-9  agency.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 11.02(i) (part).)
 223-10          (Sections 2176.007-2176.050 reserved for expansion)
 223-11                    SUBCHAPTER B.  INTERAGENCY MAIL
 223-12        Sec. 2176.051.  INTERAGENCY MAIL SERVICE.  (a)  The
 223-13  commission shall operate a messenger service for delivering
 223-14  unstamped written communications and packages between the following
 223-15  entities located in Travis County:
 223-16              (1)  state agencies;
 223-17              (2)  the legislature; and
 223-18              (3)  legislative agencies.
 223-19        (b)  All entities described by Subsection (a) shall use the
 223-20  service.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 11.02(a).)
 223-21        Sec. 2176.052.  USE OF UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE;
 223-22  ALTERNATE DELIVERY METHODS.  An entity subject to Section 2176.051
 223-23  may use a delivery method other than that provided under Section
 223-24  2176.051 for delivering interagency mail to another entity subject
 223-25  to Section 2176.051 but may not use the United States Postal
 223-26  Service for the delivery unless required to do so under state or
 223-27  federal law.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 11.02(b).)
  224-1        Sec. 2176.053.  DELIVERY OF STATE WARRANTS.  State warrants
  224-2  may be delivered in a manner agreed to by the comptroller, the
  224-3  commission, and the affected agency.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.
  224-4  11.02(c).)
  224-5          (Sections 2176.054-2176.100 reserved for expansion)
  224-6       SUBCHAPTER C.  OUTGOING FIRST-CLASS MAIL IN TRAVIS COUNTY
  224-7        Sec. 2176.101.  APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.  This subchapter
  224-8  applies only to outgoing first-class mail practices of a state
  224-9  agency located in Travis County.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.
 224-10  11.021(a).)
 224-11        Sec. 2176.102.  COMMISSION EVALUATION.  The commission shall
 224-12  evaluate the outgoing first-class mail practices of state agencies
 224-13  located in Travis County, including the lists, systems, and formats
 224-14  used to create mail.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec. 11.021(b) (part).)
 224-15        Sec. 2176.103.  DISCOUNTED POSTAL RATES.  The commission
 224-16  shall achieve the maximum available discount on postal rates
 224-17  whenever acceptable levels of timeliness, security, and quality of
 224-18  service can be maintained using the discounted rate.  (V.A.C.S.
 224-19  Art. 601b, Sec. 11.021(c).)
 224-20        Sec. 2176.104.  REQUIREMENT TO CONSULT WITH COMMISSION.  A
 224-21  state agency to which this subchapter applies shall consult the
 224-22  commission before the agency may:
 224-23              (1)  purchase, upgrade, or sell mail processing
 224-24  equipment;
 224-25              (2)  contract with a private entity for mail
 224-26  processing; or
 224-27              (3)  take actions that significantly affect the
  225-1  agency's first-class mail practices.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.
  225-2  11.021(d).)
  225-3        Sec. 2176.105.  GUIDELINES FOR MEASURING AND ANALYZING
  225-4  FIRST-CLASS MAIL PRACTICES.  (a)  The commission shall adopt and
  225-5  distribute to each state agency to which this subchapter applies
  225-6  guidelines by which outgoing first-class mail practices may be
  225-7  measured and analyzed.  The guidelines must require using the
  225-8  services of the United States Postal Service to the extent
  225-9  possible.
 225-10        (b)  The commission shall review and update the guidelines at
 225-11  least once every two years, beginning two years after the date on
 225-12  which the guidelines are adopted.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.
 225-13  11.021(f) (part).)
 225-14        Sec. 2176.106.  TRAINING.  (a)  Not later than the 90th day
 225-15  after the date on which the initial guidelines under Section
 225-16  2176.105 are distributed, and at least annually beginning one year
 225-17  after the date of distribution, the commission shall provide
 225-18  training to state agency personnel who handle first-class mail.
 225-19        (b)  The commission may use to the extent possible free
 225-20  training provided by the United States Postal Service.  (V.A.C.S.
 225-21  Art. 601b, Sec. 11.021(f) (part).)
 225-22        Sec. 2176.107.  PREREQUISITE TO UPGRADING OR REPLACING MAIL
 225-23  EQUIPMENT; COMPARISON AND ANALYSIS.  (a)  If the commission
 225-24  determines that upgrading existing mail production or processing
 225-25  equipment or purchasing new mail production or processing equipment
 225-26  is required to improve outgoing first-class mail practices of the
 225-27  commission or another state agency located in Travis County, the
  226-1  commission shall prepare a cost-benefit analysis demonstrating that
  226-2  the upgrade or purchase is more cost-effective than contracting
  226-3  with a private entity to provide the equipment or mail service.
  226-4        (b)  The commission shall approve the most cost-effective
  226-5  method.  (V.A.C.S.  Art. 601b, Sec. 11.021(g).)
  226-6        Sec. 2176.108.  REVIEW AND COMMENT BY STATE AUDITOR.  (a)  A
  226-7  cost-benefit analysis prepared under this subchapter and a request
  226-8  for bids or a request for proposals prepared for an action taken
  226-9  under this subchapter shall be sent to the state auditor for review
 226-10  and comment as soon as practicable after preparation.
 226-11        (b)  The state auditor's office shall perform its review and
 226-12  offer its comments not later than the 14th working day after the
 226-13  date it receives the analysis or the request for bids or proposals.
 226-14  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.  11.021(h).)
 226-15        Sec. 2176.109.  FEES FOR COMMISSION SERVICES.  (a)  The
 226-16  commission by interagency contract shall charge and collect fees
 226-17  from each state agency to which this subchapter applies for the
 226-18  commission's services under this subchapter.
 226-19        (b)  The total amount charged a state agency under this
 226-20  section may not exceed the amount of the agency's appropriated
 226-21  funds for outgoing first-class mail, as determined by the
 226-22  Legislative Budget Board, minus the agency's fixed costs for these
 226-23  services.
 226-24        (c)  The commission shall transfer to the general revenue
 226-25  fund the amount of a fee charged a state agency under this section
 226-26  that is greater than the amount of the commission's actual expenses
 226-27  for performing the services for the agency.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b,
  227-1  Sec. 11.021(e).)
  227-2        Sec. 2176.110.  RULES.  The commission shall adopt rules for
  227-3  state agencies to implement this subchapter.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b,
  227-4  Sec. 11.021(b) (part).)
  227-5          (Sections 2176.111-2176.150 reserved for expansion)
  227-6                   SUBCHAPTER D.  PROCESSING OF MAIL
  227-7        Sec. 2176.151.  TIMELY PROCESSING OF MAIL.  Mail shall:
  227-8              (1)  be processed for delivery as quickly as necessary
  227-9  under existing circumstances; and
 227-10              (2)  not be unduly delayed only to achieve a lower
 227-11  postal rate.  (V.A.C.S.  Art. 601b, Sec. 11.02(d) (part).)
 227-12        Sec. 2176.152.  PROCESSING UNITED STATES MAIL IN CAPITOL
 227-13  COMPLEX.  United States mail may be delivered to and from the post
 227-14  office located in the capitol complex on agreement between the
 227-15  commission and the affected agency.  (V.A.C.S. Art. 601b, Sec.
 227-16  11.02(d) (part).)
 227-17        SECTION 2.  CONFORMING AMENDMENT.  Section 5.19, State
 227-18  Purchasing and General Services Act (Article 601b, Vernon's Texas
 227-19  Civil Statutes), is transferred to Subchapter B, Chapter 444,
 227-20  Government Code, redesignated as Section 444.029, and amended to
 227-21  read as follows:
 227-22        Sec. 444.029 <5.19>.  EXPENDITURES FOR FINE ARTS PROJECTS ON
 227-23  CERTAIN PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS <EXEMPT AGENCIES>.  (a)  Any
 227-24  using agency exempt from Chapter 2166 under Section 2166.003 <5.13
 227-25  of this article> and any county, municipality <city>, or other
 227-26  political subdivision of this state undertaking a public
 227-27  construction project estimated to cost more than <in excess of>
  228-1  $250,000 may specify <designate> that a percentage not to exceed
  228-2  one percent of the cost of the <a public> construction project
  228-3  shall be used for fine arts projects at or near the site of the
  228-4  construction project.
  228-5        (b)  The using agency or the governing body of a political
  228-6  subdivision may consult and cooperate with the commission <Texas
  228-7  Commission on the Arts> for advice in determining how to use
  228-8  <utilize> the portion of the cost set aside for fine arts purposes.
  228-9        (c)  The commission <Texas Commission on the Arts> shall
 228-10  place emphasis on works by living Texas artists whenever
 228-11  feasible<,> and, when consulting with the governing body of a
 228-12  political subdivision, shall place emphasis on works by artists who
 228-13  reside in or near the political subdivision.  Consideration shall
 228-14  be given to artists of all ethnic origins.
 228-15        (d)  In this section, "construction," "cost of a project,"
 228-16  "project," and "using agency" have the meanings assigned by Section
 228-17  2166.001.
 228-18        SECTION 3. CONFORMING AMENDMENT.  Section 3.051, State
 228-19  Purchasing and General Services Act (Article 601b, Vernon's Texas
 228-20  Civil Statutes), is transferred to Subchapter A, Chapter 465,
 228-21  Government Code, redesignated as Section 465.018, Government Code,
 228-22  and amended to read as follows:
 228-23        Sec. 465.018.  PURCHASES, CONSTRUCTION, AND DISPOSITION OF
 228-24  PROPERTY.  (a)  Subtitle D, Title 10, does not apply to:
 228-25              (1)  a purchase of mission-related supplies, materials,
 228-26  services, or equipment for the commission or for a financing
 228-27  corporation formed under Section 465.008(g) that is determined by
  229-1  the commission to be an eligible undertaking as defined by Section
  229-2  465.021; or
  229-3              (2)  a construction project or disposition of property
  229-4  by or for the commission or by or for a financing corporation
  229-5  formed under Section 465.008(g) that is determined by the
  229-6  commission to be an eligible undertaking as defined by Section
  229-7  465.021.
  229-8        (b)  This section does not prohibit the commission from using
  229-9  the General Services Commission's services.
 229-10        (c)  In this section, "mission-related supplies, materials,
 229-11  services, and equipment" are those designated by commission
 229-12  rule.  <Sec. 3.051.  (a)  This Act, including without limitation
 229-13  Articles 5 and 9 of this Act, does not apply to purchases of
 229-14  mission-related supplies, materials, services, and equipment for
 229-15  the Texas National Research Laboratory Commission or for any
 229-16  financing corporation formed under Section 465.008(g), Government
 229-17  Code, or to any construction projects or dispositions of property
 229-18  by or for the Texas National Research Laboratory Commission or by
 229-19  or for any financing corporation formed under Section 465.008(g),
 229-20  Government Code, that are determined by the Texas National Research
 229-21  Laboratory Commission to be eligible undertakings as defined by
 229-22  Section 465.021, Government Code, except that the Texas National
 229-23  Research Laboratory Commission may use the services of the
 229-24  commission.>
 229-25        <(b)  In this section, "mission-related supplies, materials,
 229-26  services, and equipment" are those designated by Texas National
 229-27  Research Laboratory Commission rule.>
  230-1        SECTION 4.  REPEALER.  Chapter 2202, Government Code, is
  230-2  repealed to conform to the repeal of the source law for that
  230-3  chapter, V.A.C.S. Article 6252-6b, by Section 2.13, Chapter 906,
  230-4  Acts of the 73rd Legislature, Regular Session, 1993.
  230-5        SECTION 5.  REPEALER.  The State Purchasing and General
  230-6  Services Act (Article 601b, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes) is
  230-7  repealed, except that Section 5.26(c), State Purchasing and General
  230-8  Services Act (Article 601b, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), is not
  230-9  repealed by this Act but expires according to its terms.
 230-10        SECTION 6.  LEGISLATIVE INTENT OF NO SUBSTANTIVE CHANGE.
 230-11  This Act is enacted under Section 43, Article III, Texas
 230-12  Constitution.  This Act is intended as a recodification only, and
 230-13  no substantive change in the law is intended by this Act.
 230-14        SECTION 7.  SAVINGS PROVISION.  (a)  For the purposes of
 230-15  Section 403.094, Government Code, the revision and codification by
 230-16  this Act of a statute relating to a fund in existence on or before
 230-17  August 31, 1993,  does not re-create the fund and does not
 230-18  constitute the reenactment of a dedication of revenue.
 230-19        (b)  A fund or account, the existence of which is derived
 230-20  from a statute revised by this Act and which is abolished under
 230-21  Section 403.094, Government Code, before the effective date of this
 230-22  Act is not revived or re-created by this Act.
 230-23        (c)  The application of Sections 403.094 and  403.095,
 230-24  Government Code, to a fund or to the permissible uses of revenue or
 230-25  fund balances is not affected by this Act.
 230-26        SECTION 8.  EFFECTIVE DATE.  This Act takes effect September
 230-27  1, 1995.
  231-1        SECTION 9.  EMERGENCY.  The importance of this legislation
  231-2  and the crowded condition of the calendars in both houses create an
  231-3  emergency and an imperative public necessity that the
  231-4  constitutional rule requiring bills to be read on three several
  231-5  days in each house be suspended, and this rule is hereby suspended.