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Texas Bill Would Require Open Source Consideration

Posted by timothy on from the what-and-let-people-keep-their-money dept.

Skapare writes "The Texas Legislature now has before it a bill ( ASCII text here, PDF here), submitted by State Senator John Carona, to require the state to consider open source and open standards as part of the acquisition of software. Texas, like many other states, has a budget crisis going on. If this passes, I believe it could help the state save a lot of money. Texans need to make sure their state representatives and senators know they want this to pass."

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  1. But it doesn't say how hard they must consider it by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    "Hmm, Open Source? Nope. Send in the guy from Microsoft with the money-filled briefcase!"

  2. It will save Texas more money... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    so they don't have to worry about the cost of operating the electric chair.

  3. Re:Deja Vu! by Cyno01 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Dont forget our largest state, Canada.

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