Amend SB 157 by striking SECTION 1 and substituting the
following:
      SECTION 1.  Subchapter A, Chapter 223, Transportation Code,
is amended by adding Section 223.014 to read as follows:
      Sec. 223.014.  FORM OF PROPOSAL GUARANTY.  (a)  If the
department by rule requires a proposal quaranty as a condition of
bidding for a contract, the guaranty may be in the form of:
            (1)  a cashier's check or money order drawn on a
financial entity specified by the department;
            (2)  a bid bond issued by a surety authorized to do
business in this state; or
            (3)  any other method determined to be suitable by the
department.