BWH S.B. 395 75(R)BILL ANALYSIS


COUNTY AFFAIRS
S.B. 395
By: Gallegos (Torres)
5-13-97
Committee Report (Amended)


BACKGROUND 

Currently, local governments are not specifically authorized to contract
with certain entities.  Some entities may not be able to contract for
certain services through the competitive bidding process. This bill
authorizes a local government to contract with certain entities. 

PURPOSE

This legislation authorizes a local government to contract with certain
entities. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly grant any
additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, department, agency or
institution. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Amends Section 791.025, Government Code, as follows:

Sec. 791.025. CONTRACTS FOR PURCHASES.  Authorizes a local government,
including a council of governments, to agree with certain entities,
including the General Services Commission, to purchase goods and services.
Provides that certain entities may agree with another local government to
purchase goods and any services reasonably required for the installation,
operation, or maintenance of the goods.  Provides that this subsection
does not apply to services provided by firefighters, police officers, or
emergency medical personnel.  Defines "council of governments."  Makes
conforming changes.  

SECTION 2. Emergency clause.
  Effective date: upon passage.

EXPLANATION OF AMENDMENTS

Committee Amendment No. 1 amends Section 381.003(c) and (d), Local
Government Code whereby a commissioners court may enter into an interlocal
contract with a local workforce development board to provide certain
services under Chapter 2308, Government Code.