Amend CSSB 1866 by striking Sections 1 and 2 of the bill and replacing with the following new Sections 1 and 2 to read as follows:
SECTION 1.  Section 2254.003, Government Code, is amended by adding Subsection (a-1) to read as follows:
(a-1)  Unless inconsistent with the criteria in Subsection (a), a governmental entity selecting a provider of or awarding a contract for professional services may consider:
(1)  the impact on the entity's ability to comply with laws, rules, or policies regarding, as applicable:
(A)  historically underutilized or minority-owned businesses;
(B)  small business development programs; and
(C)  any other contracting program approved by the entity that relates to (A) or (B); and
(2)  the locations of the provider's or group or association of providers' places of business where the work will be performed if, in the entity's governing body's judgment, the location of the places of business where the work will be performed will impact the most efficient and economical provision of the services.
SECTION 2.  Section 2254.004, Government Code, is amended by adding Subsection (a-1) to read as follows:
(a-1)  Unless inconsistent with the criteria in Subsection (a), a governmental entity selecting a provider of or awarding a contract for architectural, engineering, or land surveying services may consider:
(1)  the impact on the entity's ability to comply with laws, rules, or policies regarding, as applicable:
(A)  historically underutilized or minority-owned businesses;
(B)  small business development programs; and
(C)  any other contracting program approved by the entity that relates to (A) or (B); and
(2)  the locations of the provider's places of business where the work will be performed if, in the entity's governing body's judgment, the location of the places of business where the work will be performed will impact the most efficient and economical provision of the services.