Contract Procedures for HB 1295 - Interested Parties
In order to comply with HB 1295, the following procedures are to be followed for all contracts and purchase orders requiring Board approval. This includes amended, extended, or renewed contracts per HB 1295.
Vendors must follow the steps below and complete form 1295 online with the TX Ethics Commission before engaging in business with Tyler ISD:
Departments/Campus administrators should instruct the vendor that they are engaging in contract with to complete form 1295 online at the TX Ethics Commission website. This must be done before doing business with the vendor.
After the vendor completes the electronic form, they will be prompted to print the form and return to the department/campus contact for the contract.
The completed form needs to be submitted with the campus/department’s Board agenda item
A copy of the completed form is to be submitted to the Purchasing office. This will allow the Purchasing office to electronically acknowledge the form with the TX Ethics Commission after the Board approves the purchase.
The Purchasing Department will complete the required electronic acknowledgement of the vendor’s 1295 form.
After following these steps, attach a copy of the vendor’s notarized 1295 form with your requisition and/or check request.
The District’s Purchasing Office only has 30 days to complete the process with the TX Ethics Commission after the Board approves the purchase. It is critical that these steps are followed in a timely manner.
If you have any questions, please contact the purchasing office at 903.262.1010. The TX Ethics Commission can be reached at 512.463.5800 to assist vendors with specific questions and technical support.