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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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HUMAN RESOURCES CODE |
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Title 8. RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES |
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Chapter 122. TEXAS COUNCIL ON PURCHASING FROM PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES |
Sec. 122.007. FAIR MARKET PRICE; PURCHASING PROCEDURES
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(a) The council shall determine the fair market price of all products and services manufactured or provided by persons with disabilities and offered for sale to the various agencies and departments of the state and its political subdivisions by a community rehabilitation program. The council shall ensure that the products and services offered for sale offer the best value for the state or a political subdivision.
(b) A subcommittee composed of three council members appointed by the presiding officer shall review the data used to determine fair market price and shall make recommendations to the council concerning fair market price for the products and services and offering the best value to customers.
(c) The council shall revise the prices periodically to reflect changing market conditions.
(d) Before offering for sale products and services manufactured or provided by persons with disabilities to state agencies and political subdivisions, the council shall test the goods and services in accordance with Section 2155.069, Government Code, to the extent necessary to ensure quality. The council may enter into a contract with a private or public entity to assist with testing. The commission shall make awards under this section based on proposed goods and services meeting formal state specifications developed by the commission or meeting commercial specifications approved by the commission.
(e) Requisitions for products and services required by state agencies are processed by the commission according to rules established by the commission.