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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to the entities eligible to make purchases using the |
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cooperative purchasing program administered by the comptroller. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Section 2155.202, Government Code, is amended to |
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read as follows: |
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Sec. 2155.202. MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION |
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COMMUNITY CENTERS; ASSISTANCE ORGANIZATIONS; CHILD-CARE PROVIDERS. |
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The following entities may purchase goods and services through the |
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comptroller: |
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(1) a [A] community center for mental health and |
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mental retardation services that receives state grants-in-aid |
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under Subchapter B, Chapter 534, Health and Safety Code; |
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(2) [, and] an assistance organization as defined by |
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Section 2175.001 that receives state funds; and |
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(3) a child-care provider that meets the Texas Rising |
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Star Provider criteria described by Texas Workforce Commission |
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rules [may purchase goods and services through the commission]. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2011. |