SB3428

CTY CD-COMPETITIVE BIDS

Introduced·2/4/26
Introduced Text

SB3428 amends the Counties Code to change the threshold for competitive bidding in counties with fewer than 2,000,000 inhabitants.

SB3428 amends the Counties Code to change the threshold for competitive bidding in counties with fewer than 2,000,000 inhabitants. It raises the threshold for purchases requiring competitive bidding from $30,000 to $60,000. The bill also allows for contracts without advertising in emergencies or for the expedited replacement of disabled patrol vehicles. Additionally, it requires bidders to certify their eligibility and acknowledges the county's right to void contracts based on false certifications.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Assignments Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 22

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 22

Senate

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 15

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026