H.B. No. 2169 amends the Government Code to establish new regulations regarding contracts related to the lease, license, sale, use, or distribution of the State Bar of Texas' intellectual property. The bill specifies that the State Bar may enter into contracts to promote its objectives but prohibits it from granting exclusive rights to any entity for its intellectual property. Instead, all contracts must be offered to interested entities under identical terms and conditions, ensuring fairness and transparency in the process.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the State Bar's board of directors adopt purchasing guidelines consistent with existing state procedures and requires that all purchases be subject to the ultimate review of the Supreme Court. The State Bar is also tasked with maintaining and making available reports on its purchases for review by the state auditor. The changes will apply only to contracts entered into after the bill's effective date, which could be immediate or set for September 1, 2025, depending on legislative approval.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 81.015, Government Code 81.0151 (Government Code 81)