Relating to the authority of a county to dispose of surplus and salvage property to a civic or charitable organization.

SB 1713 allows Texas counties to donate surplus or salvage property (like equipment or vehicles) to local civic or charitable organizations instead of selling it, under specific conditions. Counties may only do this if selling would cost more than the property's value, the donation serves a public purpose, and the organization covers disposal costs or provides equivalent value. The bill amends Local Government Code Section 263.152 to add this donation option alongside existing disposal methods like auctions or destruction. This applies only to property the county is already disposing of, not new acquisitions, and affects counties managing surplus assets.