Honorable Wayne Smith, Chair, House Committee on County Affairs
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1764 by Kuempel (Relating to the purchasing methods available to a county when paying with certain funds.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Local Government Code to authorize a county to pay for contracts through anticipation notes authorized by Chapter 1431, Government Code. Under current statute, contracts paid through anticipation notes are subject to competitive bidding provisions.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.