Bill: SB 1720, 86(R) - 2019

Committee

Senate Intergovernmental Relations

2nd Chamber Committee

House County Affairs

Vote Recommendation

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

Author(s)

Eddie Lucio Jr.

Bill Caption

Relating to the threshold contract amount at which a county is required to engage in a competitive purchasing procedure for certain purchases.

Fiscal Notes

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

SB 1720 would allow counties to negotiate the purchase of county road equipment without having to advertise for competitive bidding if the amount of the purchase is less than $50,000 (raised from $25,000).

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action remains neutral on SB 1720 because it does not affect our liberty principles.

Source URL (retrieved on 04/23/2024 02:04 AM): http://reports.texasaction.com/bill/86r/sb1720?print_view=true