84R6835 TSR-F
By: Gutierrez H.B. No. 2000
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the purchase of certain commodity items by an entity
other than a state agency.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 2157.068, Government Code, is amended by
adding Subsection (j) to read as follows:
(j) The following entities may purchase commodity items
through the department, and be charged a reasonable administrative
fee, as provided by this section:
(1) the Electric Reliability Council of Texas;
(2) the Lower Colorado River Authority;
(3) a private school, as defined by Section 5.001,
Education Code;
(4) a private or independent institution of higher
education, as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code; or
(5) a volunteer fire department, as defined by Section
152.001, Tax Code.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2015.