H.B. 2518 78(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


H.B. 2518
By: Dawson
Natural Resources
Committee Report (Unamended)



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

Under current law, the Brazoria County Conservation and Reclamation
District #3 must obtain public bids for contracts or the purchase of
equipment or materials that have a cost exceeding $2,000.  H.B. 2518
increases to $15,000 the maximum cost of equipment or material that may be
purchased before obtaining public bids. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly grant any
additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, department, agency, or
institution. 

ANALYSIS

H.B. 2518 amends Chapter 307, Acts of the 61st Legislature, Regular
Session, 1969, to change from $2,000 to $15,000 the maximum amount of a
contract, purchase of equipment or materials for the district before
obtaining public bids. 

EFFECTIVE DATE
   
September 1, 2003