Texas SB1173 modifies competitive procurement requirements for certain political subdivisions.

Texas SB1173 amends procurement laws for political subdivisions, including school districts, counties, and municipalities. It mandates competitive procurement methods for contracts exceeding $100,000, allowing alternative methods if they provide the best value. The bill also requires municipalities to contact historically underutilized businesses for expenditures between $3,000 and $100,000. It exempts purchases under $100,000 from competitive procurement if only one supplier is available. The changes apply to purchases made after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas SB1173 modifies competitive procurement requirements for certain political subdivisions.

Texas SB1173 amends procurement laws for political subdivisions, including school districts, counties, and municipalities. It mandates competitive procurement methods for contracts exceeding $100,000, allowing alternative methods if they provide the best value. The bill also requires municipalities to contact historically underutilized businesses for expenditures between $3,000 and $100,000. It exempts purchases under $100,000 from competitive procurement if only one supplier is available. The changes apply to purchases made after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.