Relating to a preference in state purchasing for certain goods and services used in a disaster area.

HB 191 requires Texas state agencies and the comptroller to give preference to vendors whose main business is located in the same city or county where disaster relief goods and services are needed. This applies to areas declared disaster zones by the governor under Texas law or the federal government under the Stafford Act. The preference lasts from the disaster declaration date until one year after, and only affects contracts where the request for bids is published on or after the bill's effective date. The policy aims to prioritize local businesses in disaster recovery efforts through state purchasing.