H.B. No. 3623 amends Section 2156.063 of the Government Code regarding the solicitation of bids for purchases by the comptroller of public accounts and state agencies. The bill specifies that bids must be solicited through direct mail, telephone, facsimile transmission, and now includes online electronic transmission as a method for solicitation. Notably, the bill removes the option for solicitation via telegraph, reflecting a modernization of the bidding process.

The new provisions will take effect on September 1, 2025, following the bill's passage in both the House and Senate with overwhelming support. This update aims to streamline the bidding process and adapt to current technological practices, ensuring that state agencies can efficiently solicit bids in a manner that aligns with contemporary communication methods.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 2156.063 (Government Code 2156)
House Committee Report: Government Code 2156.063 (Government Code 2156)
Engrossed: Government Code 2156.063 (Government Code 2156)
Senate Committee Report: Government Code 2156.063 (Government Code 2156)
Enrolled: Government Code 2156.063 (Government Code 2156)