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Stretching Every Dollar with Smarter Spending
The State Purchasing teams award and manage hundreds of statewide contracts on behalf of more than 200 state agencies and 1,900 local government CO-OP members.
With a massive marketplace and billions of dollars in purchasing power, Texas offers abundant opportunities for vendors of a wide variety of goods and services, including minority- and women-owned businesses. Texas is focused on maximizing best value in purchasing through a continuous process of analysis and optimization that promises additional efficiencies and cost savings.
Sunset Review of the TPASS Division
at the Comptroller of Public Accounts
The mission and performance of the Texas Procurement and Support Services Division (TPASS) of the Comptroller of Public Accounts is currently being reviewed by the Legislature as required under the Texas Sunset Act.
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State Purchasing Highlights
State Contract Helps Austin Save & Reflect
The city of Austin leveraged the state's buying power to cut the cost of street signs and road safety equipment.
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Spotlight on Influenza Vaccine Contract 269-A3
State and local purchasers can look to state contract 269-A3 for flu vaccines and reserve next year's supply starting late February to March. Learn how UT-Austin's Health Services manages their demand »
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Local Governments and Purchasing Efficiency
Looking to save more dollars and cents? Find out more about the state purchasing services for local governments.
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