Honorable Garnet Coleman, Chair, House Committee on County Affairs
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1869 by Giddings (Relating to local governments that may consider a bidder's principal place of business when awarding a contract.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend sections of the Local Government Code to authorize a municipality, a county, or another political subdivision to purchase real property or personal property that is not affixed to real property. Under current statute, there are population criteria for municipalities and counties to meet in order to purchase real property.
Local Government Impact
It is assumed that a municipality, a county, or another political subdivision would enter into a contract to purchase real property or personal property only if sufficient funds were available. Therefore, no significant fiscal implication is anticipated.