Sec. 12.056. PARTICIPATION IN DEPARTMENT PURCHASING CONTRACTS OR GROUP PURCHASING PROGRAM. The department may allow a state agency, local unit of government, or private entity that expends funds received by the department to purchase goods or services using those funds by participating in:
(1) a contract the department has made to purchase goods or services; or
(2) a group purchasing program established or designated by the department that offers discounts to providers of health services.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1045, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle A - Department of State Health Services
Chapter 12 - Powers and Duties of Department of State Health Services
Subchapter E. Grants or Contracts for Purchases of Public Health Services, Equipment, or Supplies
Section 12.051. Provision of Funds
Section 12.052. Requirements for Expenditure of Certain Funds
Section 12.053. Inventory Requirements
Section 12.054. Disposition of Certain Department Property
Section 12.055. Certain Procurements Made With Department Funds
Section 12.056. Participation in Department Purchasing Contracts or Group Purchasing Program