SRC-DPW H.B. 2662 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 2662 76R10730 SMJ-DBy: Ramsay (Madla) Intergovernmental Relations 5/3/1999 Engrossed DIGEST Currently, purchasing agents employed by a commissioners court under Section 262.0115, Local Government Code, do not have the same purchasing authority and functions as those appointed by a board under Section 262.011. This bill would establish a requirement relating to the functions of purchasing agents employed by a commissioners court of a county with a population of more than 100,000. PURPOSE As proposed, H.B. 2662 establishes a requirement relating to the functions of certain county purchasing agents. 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 262.0115(d), Local Government Code, to require a purchasing agent employed by a commissioners court of a county with a population of more than 100,000 to carry out functions prescribed by law for a purchasing agent under Section 262.011. SECTION 2.Emergency clause. Effective date: upon passage.