Relating to a preference in state purchasing for certain goods and services used in a disaster area.
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HB 191 — Relating to a preference in state purchasing for certain goods and services used in a disaster area.
Last action — Referred to Disaster Preparedness & Flooding
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced August 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.
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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 2155.454, Government Code.
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Section 2155.454, Government Code
Sec. 2155.454. PREFERENCE FOR PURCHASE OF GOODS AND SERVICES USED IN DISASTER AREA. (a) In this section, "disaster area" means an area of this state that has been declared a disaster area by: (1) the governor under Chapter 418; or (2) the president of the United States under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Section 5121 et seq.). (b) The comptroller and each state agency procuring goods or services for use in a disaster area shall give preference to bidders whose principal place of business is located in the political subdivision in which the goods will be used or services provided. (c) The preference required by this section applies beginning on the date the area is declared a disaster area and ending on the first anniversary of that date, regardless of the date of any termination or expiration of the disaster declaration. (d) The comptroller and each state agency procuring goods and services shall adopt rules as necessary to implement this section.
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Action History
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Referred to Disaster Preparedness & Flooding
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Read first time
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Sponsors
- Wes Virdell · Primary
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- HB 191 is sponsored by Wes Virdell.
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- This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced August 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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