SRC-DPW H.B. 1615 76(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 1615
76R6677 CAG-FBy: Uher (Brown)
State Affairs
5/4/1999
Engrossed


DIGEST 

Currently, Section 51.9335, Education Code, as added by the 74th
Legislature, authorizes the procurement utilizing "best value" criteria and
several competitive and negotiated procurement methods for medical and
dental units, and expires September 1, 1999.  The University of Texas
System's medical and dental units have saved money when purchasing
commodities and services since the implementation of this section.  This
bill would repeal the expiration date of Section 51.9335. 

PURPOSE

As proposed, H.B. 1615 repeals Section 51.9335(f), Education Code.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

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

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Repealer: Section 51.9335(f), Education Code (provides that
Section 51.9335 expires September 1, 1999). 

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