Sec. 361.965. STATE PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS. (a) In this section, "state agency" has the meaning assigned by Section 2052.101, Government Code.
(b) A person who submits a bid for a contract with a state agency for the purchase or lease of computer equipment must be in compliance with this subchapter.
(c) A state agency that purchases or leases computer equipment shall require each prospective bidder to certify the bidder's compliance with this subchapter. Failure to provide that certification renders the prospective bidder ineligible to participate in the bidding.
(d) In considering bids for a contract for computer equipment, in addition to any other preferences provided under other laws of this state, the state shall give special preference to a manufacturer that has a program to recycle the computer equipment of other manufacturers, including collection events and manufacturer initiatives to accept computer equipment labeled with another manufacturer's brand.
(e) The comptroller and the Department of Information Resources shall adopt rules to implement this section.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 902 (H.B. 2714), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1071 (H.B. 1524), Sec. 122, eff. September 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Sanitation and Environmental Quality
Subtitle B - Solid Waste, Toxic Chemicals, Sewage, Litter, and Water
Chapter 361 - Solid Waste Disposal Act
Subchapter Y. Computer Equipment Recycling Program
Section 361.953. Legislative Findings and Purpose
Section 361.954. Applicability
Section 361.955. Manufacturer Responsibilities
Section 361.956. Retailer Responsibility
Section 361.958. Commission's Education Responsibilities
Section 361.960. Financial and Proprietary Information
Section 361.961. Annual Report to Legislature
Section 361.962. Fees Not Authorized
Section 361.963. Consumer Responsibilities
Section 361.964. Sound Environmental Management