Bill: SB 1107, 83(R) - 2013

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

Author(s)

Judith Zaffirini

Bill Caption

Relating to the preference given by state and local governmental entities to agricultural products produced or grown in this state.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. LBB notes: The Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) indicates the impact to units of local governments cannot be determined.

Bill Analysis

Summary: This legislation would require school districts and local governments to give preference to Texas agricultural goods if the quality and costs are equal to the same products grown outside of the state, and may give preference to products that do not exceed 107 percent of the cost of agricultural products grown outside of the state.

Analysis: This bill requires a local government and a school district to give preference to Texas agricultural products if cost and quality is equal, and allows but does not require them give Texas products preference in the event the cost difference is plus 7%. We are neutral on this legislation.

 

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