Honorable Chris Harris, Chair, Senate Committee on Administration
FROM:
John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2765 by Dukes (Relating to the purchase of certain wireless communication devices by state agencies.), As Engrossed
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill amends Section 2157.005 of the Government Code by adding subsection (d) relating to the purchase of certain wireless communication devices by state agencies.Currently, state funds may not be expended in the purchase of an automated information system unless the contract contains the technology access clause.The bill states the requirement does not apply to the purchase of a wireless communications device to be used by peace officers, firefighters, and other emergency response personnel to respond to a public safety emergency.The Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all members of each house; otherwise it takes effect September 1, 2003.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
313 Department of Information Resources, 405 Department of Public Safety, 411 Commission on Fire Protection