Sec. 361.991. 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 covered television equipment must be in compliance with this subchapter.
(c) A state agency that purchases or leases covered television equipment shall require a prospective bidder to certify the bidder's compliance with this subchapter before the agency may accept the prospective bidder's bid.
(d) In considering bids for a contract for covered television equipment, in addition to any other preferences provided under other laws of this state, the state shall give special preference to a television manufacturer that:
(1) through its recovery plan collects more than its market share allocation; or
(2) provides collection sites or recycling events in any county located in a council of governments region in which there are fewer than six permanent collection sites open at least twice each month.
(e) The comptroller shall adopt rules to implement this section.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 605 (S.B. 329), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
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 Z. Television Equipment Recycling Program
Section 361.972. Legislative Findings and Purpose
Section 361.973. Applicability
Section 361.974. Sales Prohibition
Section 361.975. Manufacturer's Labeling Requirement
Section 361.976. Manufacturers' Registration and Reporting
Section 361.977. Television Recycling Account
Section 361.978. Manufacturer's Recovery Plan and Related Responsibilities
Section 361.979. Manufacturer Recycling Leadership Program
Section 361.980. Recycling Leadership Program Collection Report
Section 361.981. Retailer Responsibility
Section 361.982. Recycler Responsibilities
Section 361.984. Commission Responsibilities
Section 361.986. Financial and Proprietary Information
Section 361.987. Biennial Report to Legislature
Section 361.989. Consumer Responsibilities
Section 361.990. Management of Collected Television Equipment