Texas 89th Legislature
Purchasing--state
9 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 15 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
9 bills require immediate attention
Relating to prohibiting certain activities by contractors and vendors of state agencies; providing administrative penalties.
Relating to certain procedures in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship for a child placed in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services and the provision of family preservation services and community-based foster care.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Cyber Command and the transfer to it of certain powers and duties of the Department of Information Resources.
Relating to exclusive contracts for municipal solid waste management services.
Relating to the enforceability of certain state agency and local government contract language regarding required security incident notifications.
Relating to the liability of nonprofit entities contracted with the Department of Family and Protective Services or with a single source continuum contractor to provide community-based care or child welfare services.
Purchasing--state Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (23)
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Cyber Command and the transfer to it of certain powers and duties of the Department of Information Resources.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Cyber Command and the transfer to it of certain powers and duties of the Department of Information Resources.
Relating to the fee amounts prescribed by the secretary of state for expedited commercial and business record searches or filings and the exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for veteran-owned businesses.
Relating to the fee amounts prescribed by the secretary of state for expedited commercial and business record searches or filings and the exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for veteran-owned businesses.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Information Resources, including the composition of the governing body of the department and, in collaboration with the comptroller, the administration of state assistance opportunities.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Information Resources, including the composition of the governing body of the department and, in collaboration with the comptroller, the administration of state assistance opportunities.
Relating to the disposition of certain surplus motor vehicles and other law enforcement equipment by the Texas Facilities Commission to certain school districts.
Relating to the disposition of certain surplus motor vehicles and other law enforcement equipment by the Texas Facilities Commission to certain school districts.
Relating to powers and duties of the Texas Workforce Commission with respect to the procurement of goods and services for the provision of vocational rehabilitation services.
Relating to powers and duties of the Texas Workforce Commission with respect to the procurement of goods and services for the provision of vocational rehabilitation services.
Relating to the artificial intelligence division within the Department of Information Resources.
Relating to the artificial intelligence division within the Department of Information Resources.
Relating to the payment of funds under certain construction contracts.
Relating to the payment of funds under certain construction contracts.
Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Department to procure goods and services related to items for resale by the department.
Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Department to procure goods and services related to items for resale by the department.
Relating to the manner of solicitation of bids for certain purchases by the comptroller of public accounts and state agencies.
Relating to the manner of solicitation of bids for certain purchases by the comptroller of public accounts and state agencies.
Relating to the authority and responsibilities of the Texas Historical Commission; authorizing fees.
Relating to the authority and responsibilities of the Texas Historical Commission; authorizing fees.
Relating to state agency purchasing methods and procedures, including a state agency multiple award contract purchasing procedure.
Relating to state agency purchasing methods and procedures, including a state agency multiple award contract purchasing procedure.
Relating to exclusive contracts for municipal solid waste management services.
Relating to exclusive contracts for municipal solid waste management services.
Relating to prohibiting certain activities by contractors and vendors of state agencies; providing administrative penalties.
Relating to prohibiting certain activities by contractors and vendors of state agencies; providing administrative penalties.
Relating to certain authorities of the adjutant general for procurement and construction.
Relating to certain authorities of the adjutant general for procurement and construction.
Relating to the enforceability of certain state agency and local government contract language regarding required security incident notifications.
Relating to the enforceability of certain state agency and local government contract language regarding required security incident notifications.
Relating to the requirement for performance and payment bonds from certain contractors of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Relating to the requirement for performance and payment bonds from certain contractors of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Relating to the repeal of wheelbase and horsepower restrictions for the state's passenger vehicle fleet.
Relating to the repeal of wheelbase and horsepower restrictions for the state's passenger vehicle fleet.
Relating to certain procedures in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship for a child placed in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services and the provision of family preservation services and community-based foster care.
Relating to certain procedures in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship for a child placed in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services and the provision of family preservation services and community-based foster care.
Relating to the liability of nonprofit entities contracted with the Department of Family and Protective Services or with a single source continuum contractor to provide community-based care or child welfare services.
Relating to the liability of nonprofit entities contracted with the Department of Family and Protective Services or with a single source continuum contractor to provide community-based care or child welfare services.
Relating to public higher education.
Relating to public higher education.
Relating to the regulation and use of artificial intelligence systems and the management of data by governmental entities.
Relating to the regulation and use of artificial intelligence systems and the management of data by governmental entities.
Relating to certain requirements regarding a contract between a single source continuum contractor and the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Relating to certain requirements regarding a contract between a single source continuum contractor and the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Relating to the applicability of uniform grant and contract management standards to certain Texas Water Development Board programs.
Relating to the applicability of uniform grant and contract management standards to certain Texas Water Development Board programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on purchasing--state passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 23 laws related to purchasing--state. These bills were authored by 21 different legislators and address various aspects of purchasing--state policy in Texas.
- Did purchasing--state bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Purchasing--state legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 15 House bills and 8 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most purchasing--state bills?
- The leading authors of purchasing--state legislation include Sen. Charles Perry (R) with 2 bills, Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R) with 2 bills, Rep. Angie Button (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on purchasing--state issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for purchasing--state legislation?
- Among the 23 purchasing--state bills enacted, 9 have critical compliance urgency and 9 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to purchasing--state in Texas law?
- Purchasing--state legislation frequently overlaps with Purchasing, State Agencies, Boards & Commissions, Contractors & Subcontractors. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for purchasing--state legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 15 of the 23 purchasing--state bills (65%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on purchasing--state policy.
- When do Texas purchasing--state laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some purchasing--state bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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