Hat, Felt, Western, 5X, 3.5 Inch Brim Dps Customizations; Rabit Fur Felt, Regular, Long… and 4 more items

The State of Texas Department of Public Safety awarded a contract to Galls, LLC for the procurement of western felt hats. The contract, identified as 27003330, was awarded on September 25, 2026, with a cumulative value of $3,600.00. Galls, LLC, the prime contractor located in Lexington, Kentucky, will deliver 18 units of 5X rabbit fur felt western hats featuring a 3.5-inch brim across multiple sizes and oval shapes (Regular Oval and Extra Long Oval) in sizes 6½, 7, 7⅜, and 7⅝. Each hat is priced at $200.00 per unit. The items are designated for delivery to the Department of Public Safety General Stores facility at 5805 North Lamar Boulevard, Building A in Austin, Texas, with statewide distribution capability.

The purchase order specifies a 60-day delivery window with an expected delivery date of November 24, 2026. The hats are manufactured by RHE HATCO and include Department of Public Safety customizations. The items are subject to Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) exemption from sales taxes. The internal purchase order number is 27P0001394, and the purchaser of record is Nia Woods. This procurement falls under the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division authority.