Sec. 2155.068.  UNIFORM STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS.  (a)  The comptroller may coordinate uniform standards and specifications for goods purchased by the comptroller.  The comptroller by rule may adopt appropriate standards developed by a nationally recognized standards-making association as part of its specifications and standards program.
(b)  The comptroller shall enlist the cooperation of other state agencies in the establishment, maintenance, and revision of uniform standards and specifications.
(c)  The comptroller shall review contracts administered by the comptroller to ensure that all goods and services meet contract specifications.
(d)  As part of the standards and specifications program, the comptroller shall:
(1)  review contracts for opportunities to recycle waste produced at state buildings;
(2)  develop and update a list of equipment and appliances that meet the energy efficiency standards provided by Section 2158.301; and
(3)  assist state agencies in selecting products under Section 2158.301, as appropriate.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1206, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by: 
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 262 (S.B. 12), Sec. 3.04, eff. June 8, 2007.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 939 (H.B. 3693), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 11.022, eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1071 (H.B. 1524), Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2019.