Amend SB 1268 by striking SECTION 2 of the bill (Engrossed
version, page 1, lines 18-23) and substituting the following:
      SECTION 2.  Section 2253.021, Government Code, is amended by
adding Subsections (f) and (g) to read as follows:
      (f)  A governmental entity may not require a contractor for
any public building or other construction contract to obtain a
surety bond from any specific insurance or surety company, agent,
or broker.
      (g)  For the purposes of this section, the General Services
Commission shall negotiate with a specific insurance or surety
company, agent, or broker to establish a surety program for the
benefit of small businesses and historically underutilized
businesses.