LBB CONTRACTS DATABASE

The Contracts Database is the repository for all contracts awarded by state entities that meet the reporting thresholds established by statute and the General Appropriations Act (GAA). All reported contract information is publicly available and can be explored in the interactive graphic below.

RESOURCES FOR USING THE LBB CONTRACTS DATABASE

Various resources are available to help you understand and use the Contracts Database. These include:

SEARCHING THE
CONTRACTS DATABASE

CONTRACT REPORTING
GUIDE

FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS

Searching the Contracts Database provides more details on how public users can run reports from the database and search the data.

The agency user guide describes how to report new contracts and amend existing records.

The Frequently Asked Questions provide answers to questions concerning the database reporting requirements and how specific types of contracts are reported.

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REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Contract reporting requirements vary depending on contract type, contract amount and contracting entity.

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
OVERVIEW

DETAILED CONTRACT
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

REPORTING PROVISIONS
IN THE GAA

The Reporting Requirements Overview is a quick reference guide for the dollar thresholds and timelines for contract reporting. For more information about reporting requirements, see Detailed Contract Reporting Requirements.

The Detailed Contract Reporting Requirements includes excerpts from statute as well as hyperlinks to the various statutory provisions.

View the contract reporting requirements from the 2024-25 General Appropriations Act.

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Contract Reporting Graphic Table

Additional Resources:

arrow pointing right The Attestation form is the electronic version of the executive letter that must be reported to the LBB for contracts subject to reporting under the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, Section 7.11.

arrow pointing right The Data Dictionary defines the fields in the database and includes field names, data type, entry restrictions, possible values and a summary of the purpose of each field.

CONTACT US

If you have questions or need assistance with contract reporting, contact the LBB at: Contract.Manager@lbb.texas.gov