Texas Property Tax Code & Tax Law Publication Services

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is soliciting proposals for publishing services to produce and maintain the Texas Property Tax Code and Texas Property Tax Laws publications. The contract is designed to follow regular and special legislative sessions, with a service commencement date of January 1, 2027. Due to the legislative schedule, the contract will operate in 2027, 2029, and 2031, while skipping the 2028 and 2030 service years. Key deliverables include draft editions due by September 1 and final printed editions and website-ready PDF files due by November of the active years. The selected vendor must ensure high-quality production standards, utilizing paper that is resistant to bleed-through from highlighting and tear-resistant under adhesive tabbing. All publications must be accurate, defect-free, and include visual indicators for statutes scheduled to expire or be replaced. The contract is expected to have a value of $100,000 or more, and the award will be based on weighted criteria and specific Texas Government Code sections. Administrative requirements include the submission of a VetHUB subcontracting plan for contracts exceeding $100,000 and mandatory criminal background investigations for all assigned personnel. The vendor must maintain workers compensation insurance from A.M. Best A-rated companies and adhere to strict confidentiality safeguards for CPA data. Proposals must be submitted electronically by September 21, 2026, and include a mandatory price sheet, a detailed narrative of the service methodology, and various statutory certifications.