LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 77th Regular Session April 7, 2001 TO: Honorable Frank Madla, Chair, Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations FROM: John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1981 by Farabee (Relating to competitive bidding on certain purchases and contracts of governmental entities.), As Engrossed ************************************************************************** * No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. * ************************************************************************** Local Government Impact The provisions of the bill would require that before accepting electronic bids, the county purchasing agent must adopt rules in compliance with existing statute to ensure the identification, security, and confidentiality of such bids. Competitive bidding would require that requests for proposals be received in a fair and confidential manner through hard copy or electronic transmission. The Texas Association of Counties provided input on the fiscal impact to units of local government. No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JK, DB