Sec. 2161.004. APPLICABILITY; INTENT. (a) This chapter and rules adopted by the comptroller under this chapter apply to state agency construction projects and purchases of goods and services that are paid for with appropriated money and made under the authority of this subtitle or other law.
(b) The legislature intends that all qualified businesses have access to compete for business from the state.
(c) Section 2161.003 and Subsections (a) and (b) of this section do not apply to a project or contract subject to Section 201.702, Transportation Code.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1499, Sec. 1.23, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1071 (H.B. 1524), Sec. 82, eff. September 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services
Chapter 2161 - Historically Underutilized Businesses
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 2161.0011. Comptroller Powers and Duties
Section 2161.0012. Authority to Adopt Rules
Section 2161.0015. Determining Size Standards for Historically Underutilized Businesses
Section 2161.002. Administration; Rules
Section 2161.003. Agency Rules