Texas SB2046 increases criminal penalties for county officers and employees who violate competitive bidding requirements.

Texas SB2046 amends the Local Government Code to increase criminal penalties for county officers and employees who intentionally or knowingly make or authorize separate, sequential, or component purchases to avoid competitive bidding requirements. The bill specifies that such offenses are Class A misdemeanors, except for purchases over $1 million but less than $5 million, which are state jail felonies, and purchases of $5 million or more, which are third-degree felonies. The changes apply to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas SB2046 increases criminal penalties for county officers and employees who violate competitive bidding requirements.

Texas SB2046 amends the Local Government Code to increase criminal penalties for county officers and employees who intentionally or knowingly make or authorize separate, sequential, or component purchases to avoid competitive bidding requirements. The bill specifies that such offenses are Class A misdemeanors, except for purchases over $1 million but less than $5 million, which are state jail felonies, and purchases of $5 million or more, which are third-degree felonies. The changes apply to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.