City of Austin Bill of Lading Form
Certificate of Acquisition Form (for transfers from state agencies to political subdivisions & approved assistance organizations during the 10-day advertisement period. Form is NOT valid for transfers from state universities)
Donation of Data Processing Equipment to School or Assistance Organization (after the 10-day advertisement period per TGC 2175.905)
State Agency Services
Services We Offer to State Agencies
Transfers of Property to State Agencies, Political Subdivisions and Assistance Organizations
Eligible entities such as other Texas state agencies, political subdivisions, and approved non-profit assistance organizations may contact the agency offering the property to arrange a transfer at a price approved by TFC. All proceeds will be paid directly to the owning agency.
Property Available for Transfer to State Agencies, Political Subdivisions & Approved Assistance Organizations
Special Note Regarding Data Processing Equipment (Computers)
TFC may accept surplus computer peripherals including monitors, keyboard, and mice. However, TFC cannot accept surplus data processing equipment, including CPUs, laptops and servers. Pursuant to Texas Government Code § 2175.905, if disposal of a state agency’s surplus or salvage data processing equipment is not made under Section 2175.184 (direct transfer during the SPA advertisement period), then the state agency shall transfer the equipment to one of the following:
Please note that per Texas Government Code § 2175, data processing equipment is NOT exempt from the requirement to advertise it as surplus before proceeding with disposal through TDCJ. All state agency surplus property, unless specifically exempted by law, MUST be advertised for direct transfer before that item may be submitted to TFC or TDCJ for final disposal.
Transfer of DPS Equipment to County or Municipal Law Enforcement Agency
Chapter 2175.308 of the Texas Government Code allows for transfers of surplus Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) vehicles and equipment to certain eligible municipal and county law enforcement agencies (LEA). To be eligible, the LEA must be located in an economically disadvantaged area* of the state, and must provide sufficient information for TFC to determine that the state's efforts to secure this state's international border and combat transnational crime will sufficiently benefit from the transfer. A law enforcement agency that receives surplus property under this program may not sell the property before the second anniversary of the date the property is received.
To apply, please download and complete an LEA Application for DPS Equipment. Completed applications should be emailed to state.surplus@tfc.texas.gov or faxed to 512-236-6173.
*NOTE: "Economically disadvantaged area" is defined as a county that meets at least two of the three following criteria: (1) below average per capita taxable property value; (2) below average per capita income; and (3) above average unemployment, in comparison to other counties in the State. A current list of counties that meet the criteria to be considered economically disadvantaged for this program’s purposes, can be found here. A municipality is considered economically disadvantaged if the majority of the municipality is located in an economically disadvantaged county. If a municipality is located in a county that TFC has determined is not economically disadvantaged per the criteria above, then, using a supplemental form, a municipality may request an exception that includes sufficient data for TFC to confirm that it meets at least two of the three criteria for economically disadvantaged when compared to state averages.
Application for Assistance Organizations
NOTE: Application is for organizations interested in transfers from state agencies during the 10-day advertisement period. Form is NOT valid for transfers from state universities.