Amend HB 2877 as follows:
      On page 3, delete SECTION 3 (lines 5-15) and substitute in
lieu thereof,
      SECTION 3.  Section 443.023, Government Code, is amended to
read as follows:
      Sec. 443.023.  PURCHASE AND LEASE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN
EXPENDITURES. Subtitle D, Title 10, does not apply to a purchase or
lease under this chapter.  The executive director, as appropriate,
may approve in writing the purchase or lease of goods and services
needed to repair or improve an area within the Capitol, Capitol
extension, Capitol grounds, or General Land Office building, if the
cost of the purchase or lease will not exceed <$15,000> $50,000.  The
executive director shall notify the board in writing of any
expeditures in excess of <$15,000> $50,000 made under this chapter.