PRISON MADE GOODS ACT: Texas Government Code, Chapter 497, Subchapter A, section 497.023-497.029); "the award was made under the Prison Made Goods Act…

The State of Texas awarded a contract to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on July 28, 2026, under the provisions of the Prison Made Goods Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 497, Subchapter A, sections 497.023–497.029). This noncompetitive award was designated under contract number 455-26-1798. The specific contract amount, annual value, and cumulative value were not disclosed in the documentation provided.

The contract encompasses the procurement of office furniture and related components, including casegood or non-modular staff office packages, casegood or non-modular technical office packages, modular reception office packages, casegood or non-modular parts or accessories, and freestanding parts or accessories. These products fall under the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) classification for work stations and modular systems furniture and are further classified under five separate United Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC) categories. No specific period of performance or designated place of performance was included in the award documentation.