House Bill No. 4747 proposes to increase the procurement acquisition thresholds for state agencies in Texas. The bill amends Section 2155.083 of the Government Code to raise the threshold for procurements requiring public notice from $25,000 to $100,000. This change applies to all state agency procurements, regardless of funding sources, and includes various types of contracts such as those related to construction and professional services. Additionally, if a procurement exceeds $20 million, the state agency must provide notice for at least 45 days, with certain exceptions for contracts related to natural disasters or those entered into by the comptroller.

Furthermore, the bill modifies Section 2155.132, granting state agencies the authority to purchase goods and services up to $100,000 without additional oversight, an increase from the previous limit of $50,000. The comptroller retains the ability to delegate purchasing authority for amounts exceeding $100,000, considering factors such as the agency's purchasing capabilities and compliance with established rules. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 2155.083, Government Code 2155.132, Government Code 2155.509 (Government Code 2155)