Texas HB5127 allows counties with populations over 250,000 to abolish and re-establish purchasing agent positions.

HB5127 amends the Local Government Code to give counties with populations exceeding 250,000 the authority to abolish existing purchasing agent positions and hire new ones. The commissioners court can make these changes by order. The term of any purchasing agent whose position is abolished ends on the specified date in the order, but they remain eligible for re-employment. The bill takes effect immediately if passed by a two-thirds majority in both houses; otherwise, it becomes effective on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB5127 allows counties with populations over 250,000 to abolish and re-establish purchasing agent positions.

HB5127 amends the Local Government Code to give counties with populations exceeding 250,000 the authority to abolish existing purchasing agent positions and hire new ones. The commissioners court can make these changes by order. The term of any purchasing agent whose position is abolished ends on the specified date in the order, but they remain eligible for re-employment. The bill takes effect immediately if passed by a two-thirds majority in both houses; otherwise, it becomes effective on September 1, 2025.