Badges, Name Plates and Commendation/Award Bars, Law Enforcement

Central Police Supply, LTD., located in Houston, Texas, was awarded a term contract by the Texas Department of Public Safety (Contract 080-A1) to supply law enforcement commendation and award bars. The contract, issued on February 5, 2026, encompasses the procurement of six Standard Commendation Bars manufactured by Blackinton, with delivery scheduled to Garland, Texas on March 23, 2026. The total contract value is $83.10, based on a unit price of $13.85 per bar.

The products are classified as badges, name plates, and commendation/award bars for law enforcement use. Billing for the purchase order was directed to the State of Texas Accounts Payable office in Austin, with the ordering agency represented by purchaser Yvette Traylor. The State of Texas claimed exemption from Federal Excise Taxes and State and City Sales Taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) due to the property being secured for exclusive use by a state agency. The Acknowledgment and Receipt Order window was established at 45 days from the issuance date.