The bill, S.B. No. 2592, introduces a new section, 262.0117, to the Local Government Code, specifically addressing the authority of county purchasing agents in counties with populations exceeding 250,000. This section allows the commissioners court of such counties to abolish the office of a purchasing agent appointed under Section 262.011 and to employ a new individual to act as the county purchasing agent under Section 262.0115. The bill stipulates that the term of any purchasing agent whose office is abolished will expire on the date specified in the order, and that individual may be eligible for re-employment as a county purchasing agent.

The bill aims to provide greater flexibility and authority to larger counties in managing their purchasing agents, potentially streamlining procurement processes. It is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025.

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