The bill amends the Local Government Code to adjust the competitive procurement requirements for county purchases. Specifically, it raises the threshold for when competitive procurement procedures are required from $50,000 to $100,000. This means that purchases exceeding $100,000 will still require adherence to competitive bidding or proposal procedures, while purchases of $100,000 or less will not be subject to these requirements if the item is available from only one supplier.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that these changes will only apply to purchases made on or after the effective date of September 1, 2025, ensuring that any purchases made prior to this date will continue to be governed by the previous law. The adjustments aim to streamline the procurement process for counties, potentially allowing for more efficient purchasing practices.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Local Government Code 262.003, Local Government Code 262.023 (Local Government Code 262)