Bill > SB19

This bill amends the Texas Government Code to prohibit state governmental entities from entering into contracts with companies that discriminate against the firearm or ammunition industries. It defines key terms like "firearm entity," "firearm trade association," and "discriminate against." The bill requires contracts over $100,000 between the state and companies with at least 10 full-time employees to include a written verification that the company does not and will not discriminate against these industries. However, the bill provides exemptions for sole-source providers and cases where no compliant bids are received. The changes made by this bill only apply to contracts entered into on or after the effective date of September 1, 2021.