Honorable Geanie W. Morrison, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1558 by Simmons (Relating to purchasing and contracting practices of coordinated county transportation authorities.), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Transportation Code relating to the negotiation of contracts without competitive sealed bids or proposals. The bill would clarify that items from only one source because of patents, copyrights, secret processes, or natural monopolies (i.e., gas, water and other utility services, and captive replacement parts or components for equipment) may be purchased without competitive sealed bids or proposals.
Local Government Impact
According to Denton County Transportation Authority, no fiscal impact is anticipated.