SRC-JRN C.S.S.B. 395 75(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   C.S.S.B. 395
By: Gallegos
Intergovernmental Relations
4-3-97
Committee Report (Substituted)


DIGEST 

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

As proposed, C.S.S.B. 395 authorizes a local government to contract with
certain entities. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, institution, or agency. 

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.

SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE CHANGES

SECTION 1.

Deletes proposed SECTION 1, and establishes new provisions regarding
contracts for purchases in Section 791.025, Government Code.  Defines
"council of governments."