Each state agency, excluding institutions of higher education, must purchase any commodity items that are contained on the list described in Rule 212.11 in accordance with a contract developed by the department, unless the agency first obtains an exemption from this requirement under Subchapter C of this Chapter or obtains express prior approval from the Legislative Budget Board for the expenditure necessary for the purchase.

Source Note:The provisions of this §212.10 adopted to be effective September 22, 2005, 30 TexReg 5948.