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Statutory Exemptions
The Legislature has provided for certain
statutory exemptions that are applicable to Institutions of Higher Education:
Acquisition of Goods and Services
Click on the following link in the Texas
Education Code and scroll down to Chapter 51. See Section 51.9335 for text.
http://tlo2.tlc.state.tx.us/statutes/ed.toc.htm
Generally, language provides for best value
methods of procurement for higher education. A university may, but is not
required to, acquire goods or services as provided by Chapters 2155, 2156, 2157,
2158, 2167, and 2170, Government Code. Language effectively exempts universities
from many Comptroller of Public Accounts purchasing rules, with the
exception of purchasing from people with disabilities, contracting with
historically underutilized businesses and the procurement of certain
professional services.
Exemption for Certain Libraries and Health Facilities
Click on the following link in the Texas
Government Code, Scroll down to Title 10, Chapter 2155. See Section 2155.139
for text.
http://tlo2.tlc.state.tx.us/statutes/gv.toc.htm
Generally, a library operated as a part of a
university system or institution of higher education is exempted from the
requirements of Chapter 2155.061 for the purchase of a variety of library goods,
services and resources. However, adherence to institutional purchasing
procedures still applies.
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