The Tax Appraisal District of Bell County is a political subdivision of the State of Texas and is subject to the same requirements and has the same purchasing and contracting authority as a municipality under Chapter 252, Local Government Code. We appreciate your interest in working with the Tax Appraisal District of Bell County and look forward to getting to know you through the procurement process.
Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295)
Conflict of Interest Forms
CAMA RFP Information
Open Bids
Implementation of House Bill 1295
In 2015, the Texas Legislature adopted House Bill 1295, which added section 2252.908 of the Government Code. The law states that a governmental entity or state agency may not enter into certain contracts with a business entity unless the business entity submits a disclosure of interested parties to the governmental entity or state agency at the time the business entity submits the signed contract to the governmental entity or state agency. The law applies only to a contract of a governmental entity or state agency that either (1) requires an action or vote by the governing body of the entity or agency before the contract may be signed or (2) has a value of at least $1 million. The disclosure requirement applies to a contract entered into on or after January 1, 2016.
The Texas Ethics Commission was required to adopt rules necessary to implement that law, prescribe the disclosure of interested parties form, and post a copy of the form on the commission’s website. The commission adopted the Certificate of Interested Parties form (Form 1295) on October 5, 2015. The commission also adopted new rules (Chapter 46) on November 30, 2015, to implement the law. The commission does not have any additional authority to enforce or interpret House Bill 1295.
Chapter 176, Local Government Code
At its November 30, 2015, meeting, the Texas Ethics Commission adopted amendments to Forms CIS and CIQ, that had been previously adopted on August 7, 2015. The Commission adopted these forms as required by H.B. 23, 84th Leg., Regular Session, which became effective September 1, 2015. Please note that the commission does NOT have jurisdiction to interpret or enforce Chapter 176 of the Local Government Code. Prior to H.B. 23, the Office of the Attorney General issued the following advisory opinion: Opinion No. GA-0446. Also, please note that these forms are NOT filed with the Texas Ethics Commission.
EW FORMS – Start using by December 3, 2015:
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FORM CIS: Local Government Officer Conflicts Disclosure Statement (Adopted 11/30/2015)
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FORM CIQ: Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Adopted 11/30/2015)
