SRC-JEC H.B. 845 78(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 845 78R3670 MTB-DBy: Howard (Carona) State Affairs 4/23/2003 Engrossed DIGEST AND PURPOSE Currently, the state is required to give purchasing preference to a Texas-based company if the price and quality of its products are equal to an out-of-state bidder. H.B. 845 extends the preference to services. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends the heading to Section 2155.444, Government Code, to read as follows: Sec. 2155.444. PREFERENCE TO TEXAS AND UNITED STATES PRODUCTS AND TEXAS SERVICES. SECTION 2. Amends Section 2155.444, Government Code, by amending Subsection (c) and by adding Subsection (e), as follows: (c) Defines "Texas bidder." Makes conforming changes. (e) Requires the Texas Building and Procurement Commission and all state agencies procuring services to give preference to services offered by a Texas bidder if certain qualifications are met. SECTION 3. Effective date: September 1, 2003.