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HB4748

Regular Session

Relating to state agency purchasing methods and procedures, including a state agency multiple award contract purchasing procedure.

Moderate
Low Cost
Effective:2025-06-20
Enforcing Agencies

All State Agencies (Purchasing Departments) • Comptroller of Public Accounts

HB4748
Relating to state agency purchasing methods and procedures, including a state agency multiple award contract purchasing procedure.
Moderate Urgency
Passed with Opposition
House Vote121 - 4
YEA
97% in favor125 voting
Senate Vote31 - 0
YEA
100% in favor31 voting
4
Total Opposition Votes
Cost Impact
Low
Effective
2025-06-20
Enforcing Agencies
All State AgenciesComptroller of Public Accounts
Primary Author: Rep. Pat Curry
89th Texas Legislature
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Compliance Analysis

Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation

Implementation Timeline

  • Effective Date: June 20, 2025 (Immediate effect due to supermajority vote).
  • Compliance Deadline: Immediate. Any state solicitation issued on or after June 20, 2025, may utilize this Multiple Award procedure.
  • Agency Rulemaking: The Comptroller of Public Accounts is expected to update the State of Texas Procurement and Contract Management Guide. Watch for rulemaking regarding the monetary thresholds that trigger mandatory secondary solicitations, which are currently undefined in the statute.

Immediate Action Plan

  • 1. Audit Pipeline: Immediately review all active solicitations your firm is pursuing. If the agency has not disclosed the intent to use a Multiple Award procedure, inquire immediately.
  • 2. Update Quote Templates: Insert a dedicated section in your standard quotation form titled "Best Value Determination" that aligns with Sec. 2156.205 requirements.
  • 3. Monitor "Mini-Bids": Instruct account managers to ask procurement officers specifically: "Will this order require a secondary solicitation, and what is the threshold?"
  • 4. Verify Exclusions: Confirm with legal counsel if your specific service lines fall under the Professional Services Procurement Act (Ch. 2254) to determine if you are exempt.

Operational Changes Required

Contracts

  • Master Service Agreements (MSAs): Review all current and pending IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity) contracts. The law clarifies that these contracts do not guarantee volume.
  • Professional Services Exclusion: If your firm provides services defined under Chapter 2254 (architects, engineers, land surveyors), this law does not apply to you. Your qualification-based selection process remains unchanged.

Hiring/Training

  • Sales Protocol Shift: You must restructure your sales operations from a "Capture and Farm" model to a "Rapid Response" model.
  • Proposal Teams: Staff must be trained to respond to "secondary solicitations" (mini-bids) with extremely short turnaround times (often 48-72 hours).
  • Best Value Articulation: Sales staff must be trained to explicitly articulate "best value" metrics (price, delivery speed, warranty) for *every single order*, not just the master contract.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

  • "Best Value" Documentation: While the agency is required to file the compliance paperwork, your team must provide the content. Create a standard "Best Value Justification" template to attach to every quote. This ensures the procurement officer has the necessary language to justify choosing you over a competitor in the secondary round.

Fees & Costs

  • No New Statutory Fees: There are no new filing fees.
  • Operational Cost Increase: Anticipate higher internal administrative costs due to the increased volume of proposal writing required to secure individual purchase orders.

Strategic Ambiguities & Considerations

  • Secondary Solicitation Format: The statute authorizes secondary solicitations but does not define the format (e.g., formal portal submission vs. informal email). Expect inconsistency across agencies until the Comptroller standardizes this.
  • "Product Compatibility" Exception: Section 2156.202(a) allows agencies to bypass secondary competition to ensure "product compatibility." Incumbent vendors should aggressively leverage this clause to argue against open competition for upgrades or expansions of existing systems.

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Legislative Timeline

This bill's path through the Texas Legislature

Filed
Mar 13, 2025
Passed House
May 16, 2025
Passed Senate
May 27, 2025
Signed
Jun 20, 2025
TopicsPurchasingPurchasing--stateState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsCompetitive BiddingContractors & SubcontractorsComptroller of Public Accounts
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House Authors

Rep. Pat CurryRepublican · Primary Author

Senate Sponsor

Sen. Judith ZaffiriniDemocrat · Primary Sponsor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HB4748

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What does Texas HB4748 do?

HB 4748 fundamentally restructures state procurement by codifying a two-step "Multiple Award Contract" (MAC) process, effective immediately. Vendors holding state contracts for goods and general services must now prepare for secondary competitive solicitations ("mini-bids") to secure actual purchase orders, as a master contract award no longer guarantees revenue but merely grants a "license to hunt. " Implementation Timeline Effective Date: June 20, 2025 (Immediate effect due to supermajority vote).

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Who authored HB4748?

HB4748 was authored by Texas Representative Pat Curry during the Regular Session.

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When was HB4748 signed into law?

HB4748 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.

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Which agencies enforce HB4748?

HB4748 is enforced by All State Agencies (Purchasing Departments) and Comptroller of Public Accounts.

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How urgent is compliance with HB4748?

The compliance urgency for HB4748 is rated as "moderate". Businesses and organizations should review the requirements and timeline to ensure timely compliance.

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What is the cost impact of HB4748?

The cost impact of HB4748 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.

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What topics does HB4748 address?

HB4748 addresses topics including purchasing, purchasing--state, state agencies, boards & commissions, competitive bidding and contractors & subcontractors.

Legislative data provided by LegiScanLast updated: November 25, 2025

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