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Miscellaneous Expenditures
- Transportation
- Payments and Fees
- Assignments of Payments from the State
- Cancellation Fees and Similar Charges
- Membership Fees
- Refunds
- Retainage
- Taxes and Fees Assessed by Governmental Entities
- Payment Voucher Approval and Certification
- Payment Voucher Approval by Oversight Agencies
- Payment Voucher Deletion of Posted and Non-posted Transactions
- Interpreters for the Deaf or Hearing Impaired
- Entertainment
- Grants and Honoraria
- Major Information Systems and Projects
- Insurance
- Investments
- Real and Personal State Property
- 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
- Purchases of Real Property Held in Trust
- Personal Residences
- Damaged, Lost, or Stolen State Property
- Leased Office Space
- Mail and Postal Services
- Claims
- Communications
- Employee and Volunteer Programs
- Seminars, Conferences and Group Examinations Sponsored By State Agencies
- State Preferences in Procuring Goods and Services
- Utility Services
- Gifts to State Agencies
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State Preferences in Procuring Goods and Services
Purchases of Vegetation for Landscaping
The Statewide Procurement Division (SPD) of the Comptroller’s office and each state agency making a purchase of vegetation for landscaping purposes must give preference to Texas vegetation native to the region, if the cost to the state is not greater and the quality is not inferior.
Sources [+]
Texas Government Code, Sections 2155.0011, 2155.444(d).
Resources
- State of Texas Procurement and Contract Management Guide
- Publications and Downloadable Data
- Definitions
References
- Texas Constitution and Statutes
- State Budget for Current Biennium
- Texas Attorney General Opinions
- Texas Administrative Code (TAC):
- FMX’s Purchase
- 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
Training
- See the Training Center for a list of classes and contacts.
Contacts
- Statewide Procurement Division
- Agency Purchase Contacts
- Email the Expenditure Assistance section
- Call Expenditure Assistance:
(512) 475-0966