House Bill No. 3036 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. The bill stipulates that any law mandating competitive procurement does not apply to purchases from a single supplier that are $100,000 or less. Additionally, it requires that before a county can enter into a contract for purchases exceeding $100,000, the commissioners court must follow established competitive bidding or proposal procedures, utilize reverse auction methods, or comply with other specified purchasing methods.

The changes introduced by this bill will only apply to purchases made on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025. Any purchases made prior to this date will continue to be governed by the previous law, ensuring a smooth transition to the new regulations.

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