CTCM Texas Procurement Laws and Regulations

Question 1

Which Texas Government Code chapter primarily governs state agency purchasing and contract management?

Accepted Answer

Chapter 2155

Answer

Chapter 551

Answer

Chapter 2001

Answer

Chapter 771

Question 2

The Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) is primarily used by Texas state agencies for which purpose?

Accepted Answer

Posting solicitations and contract awards over $25,000

Answer

Paying vendor invoices electronically

Answer

Tracking employee travel reimbursements

Answer

Filing annual financial disclosures

Question 3

Under Texas law, which agency serves as the statewide purchasing authority and administers the Texas Multiple Award Schedules (TXMAS)?

Accepted Answer

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

Answer

Texas Ethics Commission

Answer

Department of Information Resources (DIR)

Answer

Texas Health and Human Services

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of the Texas Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program?

Accepted Answer

To increase contracting opportunities for minority- and women-owned businesses

Answer

To reduce state procurement costs by 10% annually

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To establish price ceilings for IT contracts

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To certify all state contract managers

Question 5

Under Texas Government Code §2155.083, a state agency may make emergency purchases without competitive bidding when which condition is met?

Accepted Answer

An immediate threat to health, safety, or property exists

Answer

The purchase is under $10,000

Answer

The vendor is HUB-certified

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The purchase is for professional services

Question 6

Which Texas Administrative Code section establishes rules for contract management and oversight at state agencies?

Accepted Answer

34 TAC Chapter 20

Answer

1 TAC Chapter 113

Answer

1 TAC Chapter 5

Answer

16 TAC Chapter 25