Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving annual purchase #202557 from Tyler Technologies for Orion Software Maintenance and Support in the amount of $111,140.00 and exempting Tyler Technologies, Inc. from the competitive bidding requirements per Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (a)(7)(D) captive replacement parts or components for equipment.

Approval of this item will support the operations of the Williamson County Tax Office.  Tyler Technologies is the current and only provider of their Orion software that the Tax Office utilizes, and can therefore be the only provider of the annual software maintenance and support. Invoice is attached that covers the period from October 1st, 2024 to September 30th, 2025. Funding source is 01.0100.0499.004208 as per FY25 budget. Budget, Contract Audit and General Council have approved. Origination #1380. Department contact is Larry Gaddes. Tyler Technologies is publicly traded, no 1295 form is required.