Texas Procurement Laws and Regulations Flashcards

Which Texas Government Code chapter primarily governs state agency purchasing and contract management?

Answer: Chapter 2155

Texas Government Code Chapter 2155 establishes the framework for state agency purchasing, procurement procedures, and contract management oversight.

The Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) is primarily used by Texas state agencies for which purpose?

Answer: Posting solicitations and contract awards over $25,000

The ESBD is the official Texas state website where agencies must post solicitations and contract award notices for procurements exceeding $25,000.

Under Texas law, which agency serves as the statewide purchasing authority and administers the Texas Multiple Award Schedules (TXMAS)?

Answer: Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts administers TXMAS and oversees statewide purchasing programs through its Statewide Procurement Division.

What is the primary purpose of the Texas Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program?

Answer: To increase contracting opportunities for minority- and women-owned businesses

The HUB program promotes equal opportunities for minority-, women-, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses to participate in state contracting.

Under Texas Government Code §2155.083, a state agency may make emergency purchases without competitive bidding when which condition is met?

Answer: An immediate threat to health, safety, or property exists

Emergency purchases bypassing normal competitive bidding are permitted under Texas law only when an immediate threat to health, safety, or property exists.

Which Texas Administrative Code section establishes rules for contract management and oversight at state agencies?

Answer: 34 TAC Chapter 20

34 TAC Chapter 20 contains the Comptroller's rules governing state purchasing, contract management, and related procurement procedures.