The bill, H.B. No. 5127, introduces a new provision in the Local Government Code specifically for counties in Texas with populations exceeding 250,000. It 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 serve as the county purchasing agent under Section 262.0115. This change aims to provide greater flexibility in the management of purchasing agents in larger counties.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that if the office of a purchasing agent is abolished, the term of the current purchasing agent will end on the date specified in the abolishing order. Importantly, the purchasing agent whose term is terminated under this provision is eligible for re-employment as the county purchasing agent under the new authority granted by the bill. The act is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature or on September 1, 2025, if such a vote is not achieved.

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