Title GV, Government Code

Sec. 2171.055. PARTICIPATION IN TRAVEL SERVICES CONTRACTS. (a) State agencies in the executive branch of state government shall participate under comptroller rules in the comptroller's contracts for travel services, provided that all travel agents approved by the comptroller are …

Sec. 2171.056. PURCHASE OF OR REIMBURSEMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION IN AMOUNT EXCEEDING CONTRACTED RATES. (a) This section applies only to a state agency in the executive branch of state government that is required to participate in the comptroller's contracts for travel services. (b)…

Sec. 2171.101. VEHICLE REPORTING SYSTEM; EXCEPTION. (a) The office of vehicle fleet management shall establish a vehicle reporting system to assist state agencies in the management of agency vehicle fleets. Except as provided by Subsection (d), a state agency shall submit vehicle…

Sec. 2171.102. MAINTENANCE OF STATE VEHICLES. (a) The office of vehicle fleet management may, for a fee, provide routine periodic maintenance service to state agencies located in Travis County. (b) The office may negotiate contracts for major overhauls and other extensive mechani…

Sec. 2171.103. FACILITATION OF CONVERSION TO AND USE OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS. (a) The office of vehicle fleet management may act as necessary to encourage and facilitate the conversion and use of motor vehicles that are capable of using alternative fuels, especially compressed natur…

Sec. 2171.104. MANAGEMENT PLAN. (a) The office of vehicle fleet management shall develop a management plan with detailed recommendations for improving the administration and operation of the state's vehicle fleet. (b) Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 5260), S…

Sec. 2171.1045. RESTRICTIONS ON ASSIGNMENT OF VEHICLES. Each state agency shall adopt rules, consistent with the management plan adopted under Section 2171.104, relating to the assignment and use of the agency's vehicles. The rules must require that: (1) each agency vehicle, with…

Sec. 2171.105. MANAGEMENT PLAN: INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. (a) In this section: (1) "Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code. (2) "Plan" means the management plan developed under Section 2171.104. (b) For institutions of …

Sec. 2172.001. CENTRAL SUPPLY STORE. The comptroller may operate a central supply store at which only state agencies, the legislature, and legislative agencies may obtain small supply items. If the comptroller operates a central supply store, the comptroller shall devise an appro…

Sec. 2172.0011. COMPTROLLER POWERS AND DUTIES. The comptroller has under this chapter the powers and duties described by Section 2151.004(d). Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 937 (H.B. 3560), Sec. 1.37, eff. September 1, 2007. Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1…

Sec. 2172.0012. AUTHORITY TO ADOPT RULES. The comptroller may adopt rules to efficiently and effectively administer this chapter. Before adopting a rule under this section, the comptroller must conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed rule regardless of whether the require…

Sec. 2172.002. BUSINESS MACHINE REPAIR. (a) The comptroller may maintain a facility for repairing office machines and may offer repair services to the following entities located in Austin: (1) state agencies; (2) the legislature; and (3) legislative agencies. (b) Using entities s…

Sec. 2172.003. PRINTING. (a) The comptroller may: (1) assist a state agency with the agency's printing activities; and (2) assess and evaluate those activities. (b) The comptroller may recommend changes intended to increase the productivity and cost-effectiveness of printing oper…

Sec. 2172.004. ARCHIVES. The comptroller may store and display the archives of Texas. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1071 (H.B. 1524), Sec. 110, eff. September 1, 2019.

Sec. 2172.005. DONATIONS. The comptroller may solicit and accept private donations for the Congress Avenue beautification program, a capital improvements project in Austin. The program includes improvements in the Capitol Complex generally north of the Capitol along either side o…

Sec. 2172.006. MANUFACTURE AND SALE OF CERTAIN COMMEMORATIVE ITEMS. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the comptroller may negotiate and contract with a privately owned business entity for the design and manufacture of: (1) an official state lapel pin for purchase by…

Sec. 2172.007. SHIPPING LOGISTICS AND COORDINATION SERVICES. (a) The comptroller may contract with a vendor to oversee shipping logistics and coordination services for all state agencies and shall pay the contract from the anticipated cost savings realized under the contract. The…

Sec. 2175.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Assistance organization" means: (A) a nonprofit organization that provides educational, health, or human services or assistance to homeless individuals; (B) a nonprofit food bank that solicits, warehouses, and redistributes edible…

Sec. 2175.002. ADMINISTRATION OF CHAPTER. The commission is responsible for the disposal of surplus and salvage property of the state. The commission's surplus and salvage property division shall administer this chapter. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1…

Sec. 2175.004. CIVIL AIR PATROL; VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS. For purposes of this chapter: (1) the Civil Air Patrol, Texas Wing, is considered a state agency having the authority to acquire surplus or salvage property; and (2) a volunteer fire department is considered a political…

Sec. 2175.061. RULES, FORMS, AND PROCEDURES. (a) The commission shall establish and maintain procedures for the transfer, sale, or disposal of surplus and salvage property as prescribed by law. (b) Subject to Subsection (c), the commission may prescribe forms and reports necessar…

Sec. 2175.062. MAILING LIST; LIST OF PROSPECTIVE BUYERS. The commission shall maintain: (1) a mailing list, which it shall renew annually, of assistance organizations and individuals responsible for purchasing for political subdivisions who have requested information regarding av…

Sec. 2175.063. MAXIMUM RETURN FROM DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS OR SALVAGE PROPERTY. (a) The commission shall attempt to realize the maximum benefit to the state in selling or disposing of surplus and salvage property. (b) The commission may reject any or all offers for surplus or salv…

Sec. 2175.064. COOPERATION IN EVALUATION AND ANALYSIS. (a) The commission shall cooperate with state agencies in an ongoing effort to evaluate surplus and salvage property to minimize loss resulting from accumulations of property. (b) The commission shall cooperate with the state…

Sec. 2175.065. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO STATE AGENCY. (a) The commission may authorize a state agency to dispose of surplus or salvage property if the agency demonstrates to the commission its ability to dispose of the property under this chapter in a manner that results in cos…

Sec. 2175.181. APPLICABILITY. (a) This subchapter applies to a state agency delegated the authority to dispose of surplus or salvage property under Section 2175.065. (b) This subchapter does not apply to property that is to be donated under Section 2175.241. Added by Acts 2001, 7…

Sec. 2175.182. STATE AGENCY TRANSFER OF PROPERTY. (a) A state agency that determines it has surplus or salvage property shall inform the commission of the property's kind, number, location, condition, original cost or value, and date of acquisition. The commission may take physic…

Sec. 2175.1825. ADVERTISING ON COMMISSION WEBSITE. (a) After a state agency informs the commission that it has surplus or salvage property, the commission shall advertise the property's kind, number, location, and condition on the commission's website. (b) The comptroller shall p…

Sec. 2175.183. COMMISSION NOTICE TO OTHER ENTITIES. The commission shall inform other state agencies, political subdivisions, and assistance organizations of the commission's website that lists surplus property that is available for transfer. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 14…

Sec. 2175.184. TRANSFER. (a) During the 10 business days after the date the property is posted on the commission's website, a state agency, political subdivision, or assistance organization shall coordinate with the commission for a transfer of the property at a price established…

Sec. 2175.185. NOTICE OF TRANSFER TO COMPTROLLER; ADJUSTMENT OF APPROPRIATIONS AND PROPERTY ACCOUNTING RECORDS; REMOVAL FROM WEBSITE. (a) If property is transferred to a state agency under Section 2175.184, the participating agencies shall report the transaction to the comptrolle…

Sec. 2175.186. DISPOSITION BY COMPETITIVE BIDDING, AUCTION, OR DIRECT SALE. (a) If a disposition of a state agency's surplus property is not made under Section 2175.184, the commission shall sell the property by competitive bid, auction, or direct sale to the public, including a …

Sec. 2175.187. DISPOSITION BY DIRECT SALE TO PUBLIC. (a) If the commission determines that selling the property by competitive bid or auction, including a sale using an Internet auction site, would not maximize the resale value of the property to the state, the commission may sel…

Sec. 2175.188. PURCHASER'S FEE. (a) For property that is sold under Section 2175.186 or 2175.187, the commission shall collect a fee from the purchaser. (b) The commission shall set the fee at an amount that is: (1) sufficient to recover costs associated with the sale; and (2) at…

Sec. 2175.189. ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE. If the value of an item or a lot of property to be sold is estimated to be more than $25,000, the commission shall advertise the sale at least once in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the vicinity in which the property is loca…

Sec. 2175.190. REPORTING SALE; PROPERTY ACCOUNTING ADJUSTMENT. (a) On the sale by the commission of surplus or salvage property, the commission shall report the property sold and the sale price to the state agency that owned the property and to the comptroller. (b) If property re…

Sec. 2175.191. PROCEEDS OF SALE. (a) Proceeds from the sale of surplus or salvage property, less the cost of advertising the sale, the cost of selling the surplus or salvage property, including the cost of auctioneer services or assistance from a private vendor, and the amount of…

Sec. 2175.192. PURCHASER'S TITLE. A purchaser of surplus property at a sale conducted under Section 2175.186 or 2175.187 obtains good title to the property if the purchaser has in good faith complied with: (1) the conditions of the sale; and (2) applicable commission rules. Added…

Sec. 2175.193. CONTRACTS FOR DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY. The commission shall contract for the disposal of property under Subchapter E in a manner that maximizes value to the state. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1422, Sec. 11.03, eff. Jan. 1, 2002. SUBCHAPTER E. DESTRUCTION OR …

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 bene…

Sec. 2175.242. REMOVAL OF DESTROYED OR DONATED PROPERTY FROM STATE PROPERTY ACCOUNTING RECORDS. (a) On destruction or donation of property under this subchapter, the comptroller may remove the property from the state property accounting records. (b) Authorization by the commissio…

Sec. 2175.301. SURPLUS PROPERTY OF LEGISLATURE. (a) This chapter does not apply to disposition of surplus property by either house of the legislature under a disposition system provided by rules of the administration committee of each house. (b) If surplus property of either hous…

Sec. 2175.302. EXCEPTION FOR ELEEMOSYNARY INSTITUTIONS. Except as provided by Section 2175.905(b), this chapter does not apply to the disposition of surplus or salvage property by a state eleemosynary institution. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.…

Sec. 2175.303. EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN PRODUCTS. This chapter does not apply to disposition of: (1) a product or by-product of research, forestry, agriculture, livestock, or an industrial enterprise; or (2) certain recyclable materials, including paper, cardboard, aluminum cans, pl…

Sec. 2175.304. EXCEPTION FOR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. (a) This chapter does not apply to the disposition of surplus or salvage property of a university system or of an institution or agency of higher education except as provided by this section. (b) The governing board o…

Sec. 2175.305. EXCEPTION FOR SECRETARY OF STATE. This chapter does not apply to the disposition of surplus computer equipment by the secretary of state. The secretary of state shall give preference to transferring the property to counties for the purpose of improving voter regist…