Description
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is seeking proposals from qualified individuals and law firms to provide public finance legal counsel services. The selected respondent will provide legal analysis, advice, and recommendations on an as-needed basis on state-wide public finance issues. The scope of work includes ongoing developments in the municipal and financial markets, regulatory and compliance matters, disclosure practices, and federal law and tax matters. The contract term is expected to be from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2028, with two optional one-year renewals.
• Key areas of expertise required include public finance law, municipal and financial markets, regulatory and compliance matters, and federal law and tax matters.
• The selected respondent will be required to provide legal services on an as-needed basis, and the contract will include a maximum compensation amount.
• The respondent must be able to begin providing services no later than September 1, 2026.
• The proposal must include a transmittal letter, physical address, vita for each attorney, proposed hourly rates, and disclosures of actual and potential conflicts of interest.