Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
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Type of Request: Policy
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of the Local Procurement Policy Manual change to raise the threshold amount from $50k to $100k and related changes to quote requirements per recent state law update.
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Background and Discussion:
During the Texas 89th Legislative Session, the State of Texas raised the monetary threshold for informal procurements effective September 1, 2025. Beginning Friday, October 31, 2025, Harris County will expand its informal procurement threshold to $100,000. Please review the new quote requirements for purchases below this threshold:
$1 - $5,000
At least 1 documented quote required
$5,001 - $50,000
At least 2 written quotes required
$50,001 - $100,000
At least 3 written quotes required
Policy will be updated and communicated county wide upon Commissioners Court approval.
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