Amend CSHB 597 in SECTION 1 of the bill by adding the following new Subsection (d) to Section 44.042 and relettering the existing Subsection (d) and subsequent subsections in Section 44.042 appropriately: (d) A school district that enters into a contract for construction or remodeling or a related contract for supplies shall give preference to Texas contractors if the cost to the school district is equal and the expected quality of the work or supplies, as applicable, is comparable.