Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS)

The Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) is a Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts program that extends the pricing and terms of existing federal GSA Schedule contracts to Texas state agencies, political subdivisions, and other eligible entities, allowing them to purchase from GSA Schedule contractors without running separate Texas competitions.

What is TXMAS?

TXMAS leverages the competitive procurement that GSA has already conducted for federal Multiple Award Schedules and makes those contracts accessible to Texas public entities. When a vendor holds a GSA Schedule, they can apply to participate in TXMAS, which effectively imports their GSA contract terms and pricing into the Texas state purchasing framework. Texas state agencies, cities, counties, school districts, and other political subdivisions can then order directly from TXMAS participants using the pre-negotiated GSA pricing, or better pricing if the vendor offers an additional discount. TXMAS covers a wide range of commodities and services, from office supplies and IT equipment to professional services and construction-related items. The program is administered by the State and Local Government Support (SLGS) program within the Comptroller's office. For GSA Schedule holders, adding TXMAS participation is a relatively low-effort way to extend their federal contract vehicle into the large Texas state and local government market, which is one of the largest in the nation given the state's population and government scale.

Why TXMAS matters for government contractors

Texas is one of the largest state government procurement markets in the country. For GSA Schedule holders, TXMAS is an efficient mechanism to expand into Texas state and local government without running a separate competition. A single application to TXMAS can unlock access to thousands of Texas public entities that actively use the program to make streamlined purchases.

Example

A software company holds a GSA Schedule for its data analytics platform. After applying to TXMAS, its contract is listed in the Texas Comptroller's purchasing system. The Texas Department of Transportation finds the product through TXMAS and places a purchase order directly using the GSA/TXMAS pricing, without requiring the vendor to go through a new competitive solicitation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do GSA Schedule holders automatically qualify for TXMAS?

No. GSA Schedule holders must apply separately to TXMAS through the Texas Comptroller's office. The application process verifies that the vendor's GSA contract is current and that they agree to extend pricing to Texas entities.

Can Texas local governments use TXMAS?

Yes. Texas political subdivisions, including cities, counties, school districts, community colleges, and transit authorities, are generally eligible to purchase through TXMAS, making it a broad-reach vehicle across the Texas public sector.

Is TXMAS pricing the same as GSA Schedule pricing?

TXMAS pricing must be no higher than the vendor's GSA Schedule pricing. Vendors may offer additional discounts beyond their GSA rates for Texas entities, but they cannot charge more than the GSA price.

Does participation in TXMAS count toward Texas HUB goals?

TXMAS purchases do not automatically satisfy Texas Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) goals. Agencies still track HUB spending separately, and HUB-certified vendors participating in TXMAS may highlight their certification as an advantage when marketing to agencies with HUB requirements.