Texas Statutes
Subchapter E. Destruction or Donation of Surplus or Salvage Property
Section 2175.241. Destruction or Donation of Surplus or Salvage Property

Sec. 2175.241. DESTRUCTION OR DONATION OF SURPLUS OR SALVAGE PROPERTY. (a) If the commission cannot otherwise sell or dispose of property in accordance with this chapter, has determined that the property has no resale value, or has determined that the state will sufficiently benefit from donating the property, the property may be:
(1) destroyed as worthless salvage; or
(2) donated to an assistance organization or a local governmental entity.
(b) A state agency may only donate surplus or salvage property under this chapter that could be resold if the agency notifies the commission and provides sufficient information for the commission to be able to confirm the benefit to the state.
(c) The commission may charge the assistance organization or local governmental entity that receives the donation an amount sufficient to cover the costs associated with the donation, not to exceed 10 percent of the item's market value.
(d) A state agency that donates property under this section is responsible for notifying the comptroller of the donation and any benefit received that must be reported.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 127, Sec. 8, eff. May 19, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 125 (H.B. 22), Sec. 3, eff. May 24, 2005.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 813 (H.B. 3439), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.

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