Relating to prohibiting certain criteria in a local governmental agency contractor selection process.

This bill prohibits Texas local government agencies from using subjective or unrelated factors when selecting contractors for goods and services. It requires agencies to base their decisions only on objective criteria directly tied to cost, quality, reliability, or legal compliance, and it forbids giving preference to bids based on environmental or social standards unless they directly impact those core factors. The law mandates that all selection criteria be clearly written and shared with vendors before the bidding process begins. Additionally, it establishes a mechanism where the attorney general can investigate complaints, order the removal of prohibited criteria, or void contracts if an agency violates these rules.