Form E-Certificate of Interested Parties.pdf

The document outlines the requirements for submitting a Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295) to comply with House Bill 1295 in Texas. It specifies that the form must be completed electronically, printed, signed, and submitted with proposals to Spring Branch ISD for contracts meeting certain criteria. The form is required for contracts needing board approval, valued at $1 million or more, or for specific services. The definition of "Interested Party" and "Business Entity" is provided, and it is stated that all vendors must submit Form 1295 even if no interested parties exist. The process for filing the form electronically with the Texas Ethics Commission is detailed, including obtaining a unique certification number. The completed form must be signed by an authorized agent and submitted to SBISD. Acknowledgment of receipt by SBISD and posting on the Ethics Commission's website is required within specific timelines. Changes to the law effective from January 1, 2019, exempt certain contracts from requiring Form 1295 and replace notarization with an "unsworn declaration" including additional information about the authorized representative. The exemptions include contracts with publicly traded entities, electric utilities, and gas utilities.