Relating to the purchasing authority of development corporations.
SB 2599 amends Texas Local Government Code Section 501.074 to require development corporations to follow Chapter 252 purchasing procedures. This specifically allows them to use the reverse auction method defined in Government Code Section 2155.062(d) for procurement. The bill directly affects Texas development corporations managing public projects, changing how they purchase goods and services. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 13, 2025
Last action Apr 3, 2025
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Apr 3, 2025
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Referred to Economic Development
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Apr 3, 2025
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Mayes Middleton
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