Relating to the purchase of a construction-related service from a provider related to an energy savings performance contract.

SB 1225 amends Texas Local Government Code to establish rules for local governments (counties, cities, school districts) when purchasing energy-related construction services over $50,000 under energy savings performance contracts. It prohibits using purchasing cooperatives or local cooperative organizations for specific services like preliminary audits, investment-grade audits, design, or engineering services. The bill defines key terms such as "investment grade audit" (a detailed energy analysis) and "provider" (an entity qualified to deliver energy-saving measures). These changes ensure local governments follow direct procurement processes for these services, rather than relying on cooperative purchasing arrangements.