By: Shaprio, Nelson S.B. No. 400 (In the Senate - Filed January 24, 2011; February 2, 2011, read first time and referred to Committee on Government Organization; March 15, 2011, reported favorably by the following vote: Yeas 6, Nays 0; March 15, 2011, sent to printer.) A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the entities eligible to make purchases using the cooperative purchasing program administered by the comptroller. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 2155.202, Government Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 2155.202. MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION COMMUNITY CENTERS; ASSISTANCE ORGANIZATIONS; CHILD-CARE PROVIDERS. The following entities may purchase goods and services through the comptroller: (1) a [A] community center for mental health and mental retardation services that receives state grants-in-aid under Subchapter B, Chapter 534, Health and Safety Code; (2) [, and] an assistance organization as defined by Section 2175.001 that receives state funds; and (3) a child-care provider that meets the Texas Rising Star Provider criteria described by Texas Workforce Commission rules [may purchase goods and services through the commission]. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2011. * * * * *