Sec. 2155.449. PREFERENCE TO PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FROM ECONOMICALLY DEPRESSED OR BLIGHTED AREA. (a) In this section, "economically depressed or blighted area" means an area that:
(1) is an economically depressed or blighted area as defined by Section 2306.004; or
(2) meets the definition of a historically underutilized business zone as defined by 15 U.S.C. Section 632(p).
(b) The comptroller and all state agencies procuring goods or services shall give preference to goods or services produced in an economically depressed or blighted area if:
(1) the goods or services meet state specifications regarding quantity and quality; and
(2) the cost of the good or service does not exceed the cost of other similar products or services that are not produced in an economically depressed or blighted area.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1422, Sec. 14.03, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1071 (H.B. 1524), Sec. 53, eff. September 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services
Chapter 2155 - Purchasing: General Rules and Procedures
Subchapter H. Purchasing Preferences
Section 2155.442. Preference for Energy Efficient Products
Section 2155.443. Preference for Rubberized Asphalt Paving
Section 2155.444. Preference to Texas and United States Products and Texas Services
Section 2155.4441. Preference Under Service Contracts
Section 2155.445. Preference for Recycled, Remanufactured, or Environmentally Sensitive Products
Section 2155.446. Purchase and Use of Paper Containing Recycled Fibers
Section 2155.447. Purchase of Recycled Oil
Section 2155.449. Preference to Products and Services From Economically Depressed or Blighted Area
Section 2155.450. Preference for Products of Facilities on Formerly Contaminated Property
Section 2155.451. Vendors That Meet or Exceed Air Quality Standards
Section 2155.452. Preference for Contractors Providing Foods of Higher Nutritional Value
Section 2155.453. Certain Contracts for Homeland Security or Law Enforcement Technology