BILL ANALYSIS
By: Hamric
Committee Report (Substituted)
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE
An emergency services district (ESD) is a special district, established under Article III, Section 48-e, Texas Constitution, and Chapter 775, Health & Safety Code, to provide health and safety related services to persons and property within its boundaries.
C.S.H.B. 2957 sets forth certain provisions relating to emergency services districts by exempting vehicle fuel purchases and firefighter bunker gear by districts from competitive bidding requirements.
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
SECTION 1. Amends Section 775.084(i), Health and Safety Code, to provide that the purchase of vehicle fuel and firefighter bunker gear is exempt from the competitive bidding requirement of an emergency services district.
SECTION 2. Effective Date.
EFFECTIVE DATE
September 1, 2005
COMPARISON OF ORIGINAL TO SUBSTITUTE
The Substitute adds that the purchase of firefighter bunker gear is exempt from the competitive bidding requirement of an emergency services district.