By: Shapiro, Nelson S.B. No. 400
(Hopson)
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.