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Miscellaneous
- Transportation
- Payments and Fees
- Assignments of Payments from the State
- Cancellation Fees and Similar Charges
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- Real and Personal Property
- Leasehold Improvements
- Purchases of Real Property by State Agencies
- Purchases of Real Property by the Governor
- Purchases of Real Property by the Texas Facilities Commission
- Acquisition of Historic Structures
- Leasing Space for State Agencies and Institutions of Higher Education
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eXpendit
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Miscellaneous Expenditures — Real and Personal State Property
Purchases of Real Property by the Governor
The governor may purchase land or the right to use land required by this state for any type of public use.
A state agency with specific statutory authority to purchase land may purchase the land under that authority without the governor’s involvement.
See also: Chapter 2: Advance payments.
Sources [+]
Texas Government Code Section 2204.001(a); Opinion of Texas Attorney General No. WW-526 (1958).
Training
- See the Training Center for a list of classes and contacts.
State Purchasing Resources
- Statewide Procurement Division
- State of Texas Procurement and Contract Management Guide PDF
- Publications and Reference Guides
References
- Texas Constitution and Statutes
- General Appropriations Act (GAA)
- Texas Attorney General Opinions
- Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 5 - Funds Management and Chapter 20 - SPD
- Purchase Portal
- Comptroller Expenditure Codes
Tools
- Purchase Voucher form (73-170)
- Travel Voucher form (73-174)
- Discount Cost Effectiveness Calculator
- Prompt Payment Interest Calculator
- Prompt Payment Due Date and Interest Calculator
Feedback
If you have questions, contact your agency’s Purchase Contact or call (512) 475-0966.
Or send a comment, suggestion or question through email.