LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 10, 2021 TO: Honorable Terry Canales, Chair, House Committee on Transportation FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB1270 by Seliger (Relating to the procurement of certain goods and services related to highways by the Texas Department of Transportation.), As Engrossed Shortening the procurement process for the Department of Transportation could create savings in staff time and procurement costs, though in an amount that cannot be determined. The bill would amend the Transportation Code to give greater discretion to the Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to award certain contracts. According to TxDOT, the bill would enable the agency to more expediently perform purchases for materials and services necessary for roadway repairs, ultimately resulting in a shortened procurement process that could create savings in staff time and procurement costs, though in an amount that cannot be determined.According to the Comptroller of Public Accounts, the bill would have no revenue implications but the impact on TxDOT purchasing costs cannot be determined. Local Government ImpactNo fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts, 601 Department of Transportation LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, AAL, DPE, CMA, BC
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
May 10, 2021
TO: Honorable Terry Canales, Chair, House Committee on Transportation FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB1270 by Seliger (Relating to the procurement of certain goods and services related to highways by the Texas Department of Transportation.), As Engrossed
TO: Honorable Terry Canales, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: SB1270 by Seliger (Relating to the procurement of certain goods and services related to highways by the Texas Department of Transportation.), As Engrossed
Honorable Terry Canales, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
Honorable Terry Canales, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
SB1270 by Seliger (Relating to the procurement of certain goods and services related to highways by the Texas Department of Transportation.), As Engrossed
SB1270 by Seliger (Relating to the procurement of certain goods and services related to highways by the Texas Department of Transportation.), As Engrossed
Shortening the procurement process for the Department of Transportation could create savings in staff time and procurement costs, though in an amount that cannot be determined.
Shortening the procurement process for the Department of Transportation could create savings in staff time and procurement costs, though in an amount that cannot be determined.
The bill would amend the Transportation Code to give greater discretion to the Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to award certain contracts. According to TxDOT, the bill would enable the agency to more expediently perform purchases for materials and services necessary for roadway repairs, ultimately resulting in a shortened procurement process that could create savings in staff time and procurement costs, though in an amount that cannot be determined.According to the Comptroller of Public Accounts, the bill would have no revenue implications but the impact on TxDOT purchasing costs cannot be determined.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: b > td > 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts, 601 Department of Transportation
304 Comptroller of Public Accounts, 601 Department of Transportation
LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, AAL, DPE, CMA, BC
JMc, AAL, DPE, CMA, BC