Emergency purchase of straw hats for use by DPS troopers

The State of Texas awarded an emergency purchase contract to The Townsend Group on May 28, 2026, for the procurement of straw hats intended for use by Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers. The contract, identified as 26P0015010, falls under the Hats commodity classification (UNSPSC 53102503) and corresponds to the Felt Hats category under the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) coding system (20145).

The specific contract amount, annual value, cumulative value, and period of performance are not detailed in the available documentation. Similarly, the designated place of performance and any county-level information are not specified in the contract award materials provided. The emergency purchase designation indicates an expedited procurement process to fulfill an immediate operational need for the Texas Department of Public Safety.