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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to a contract for professional services rendered to a |
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school district. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Section 44.031(f), Education Code, is amended to |
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read as follows: |
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(f) This section does not apply to a contract for |
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professional services rendered, including services of an |
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architect, attorney, certified public accountant, engineer, or |
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fiscal agent. A school district may, at its option, contract for |
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professional services rendered by a financial consultant or a |
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technology consultant in the manner provided by Section 2254.003, |
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Government Code, in lieu of the methods provided by this section. |
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This subsection may not be construed to permit the purchase by a |
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professional services provider on behalf of a district of goods or |
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services that would otherwise be subject to the purchase procedures |
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required by this subchapter in a manner that violates those |
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procedures. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025. |