Texas HB790 amends procurement laws for certain political subdivisions, requiring competitive procurement methods for expenditures over $200,000.

Texas HB790 modifies procurement laws for political subdivisions, including school districts, municipalities, and counties. It mandates that contracts requiring expenditures over $200,000 must be submitted to competitive procurement or use an alternate method. For expenditures between $3,000 and $200,000, municipalities must engage historically underutilized businesses. The act also allows for negotiated purchases under certain conditions and sets an effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB790 amends procurement laws for certain political subdivisions, requiring competitive procurement methods for expenditures over $200,000.

Texas HB790 modifies procurement laws for political subdivisions, including school districts, municipalities, and counties. It mandates that contracts requiring expenditures over $200,000 must be submitted to competitive procurement or use an alternate method. For expenditures between $3,000 and $200,000, municipalities must engage historically underutilized businesses. The act also allows for negotiated purchases under certain conditions and sets an effective date of September 1, 2025.