The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts has adopted the amended Veteran Heroes United in Business (VetHUB) program rules, which take effect May 12th. The rules are located in 34 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Sections 281-298.
The rule changes are similar to those from the emergency rules that have been in effect since December 2nd of 2025. Substantive changes to 34 TAC 20.285 regarding the subcontracting plan methods were made. No comments were received on this section.
The new subcontracting plan has been simplified to two methods: self-performing or good faith effort. Prime contractors that will subcontract any work must now notify two certified vendors of each subcontracting opportunity. The requirement to notify trade/development centers has been removed. The seven business days notification and response period for potential subcontractors is unchanged. For self-performing vendors, the subcontracting plan can be completed on one page.
Under the amended 20.285.2(b)(1), state agency contract developers and agency coordinators should identify the probability of subcontracting opportunities for historically underutilized businesses for contracts with an expected value of $100,000 or more. If no certified VetHUBs can be identified to fulfill subcontracting opportunities — rendering the good faith effort ineffective — the agency should document that and not require a subcontracting plan.
The new subcontracting plan form can be found on the Comptroller’s website. Agencies can, but are not required to, amend existing solicitations closing on or after May 12 to incorporate the new subcontracting plan.
More information can be found on the Comptroller’s VetHUB webpage.
