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HB 217 88-0 (2023) Author: Murr, Andrew Relating to the limitation on the amount of a subcontractor's lien for labor or materials. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CONTRACTORS' LIENS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 495 88-0 (2023) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al. Relating to rest breaks for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity; providing an administrative penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 658 88-0 (2023) Author: Cook, David Relating to immunity from civil and criminal liability for certain Department of Family and Protective Services contractors who participate in a child abuse or neglect investigation. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues | CHILD ABUSE | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
HB 778 88-0 (2023) Author: Walle, Armando | et. al. Relating to required provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for employees of building and construction contractors and subcontractors. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 850 88-0 (2023) Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 857 88-0 (2023) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to the requirement for payment bonds from certain public work contractors. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1054 88-0 (2023) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to the classification of certain construction workers and the eligibility of those workers for unemployment benefits; providing an administrative penalty. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1738 88-0 (2023) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to severance pay for political subdivision employees and independent contractors. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee | City Government--Employees/Officers | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Political Subdivisions | Salaries & Expenses
HB 1787 88-0 (2023) Author: Thompson, Ed Relating to the method used to select engineers and general contractors for certain state highway construction projects. House: Transportation Left pending in committee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Highways | Purchasing--State | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1969 88-0 (2023) Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al. Relating to on-site identification requirements for certain contractors and subcontractors of the Texas Department of Transportation. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--State | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2022 88-0 (2023) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Phil
Relating to residential construction liability. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23 | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2024 88-0 (2023) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Phil
Relating to statutes of limitation and repose for certain claims arising out of residential construction. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately | ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | INTERIOR DESIGNERS | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS | Property Interests--Real Property | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 2059 88-0 (2023) Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to mental health first aid training provided by local mental health authorities and local behavioral health authorities. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23 | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Judges | Day Care | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Lawyers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2265 88-0 (2023) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the award of compensatory damages caused by certain delays under governmental construction contracts. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on intent calendar | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2518 88-0 (2023) Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to required lease terms for public property leased to a nongovernmental entity; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23 | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2657 88-0 (2023) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to voidable provisions contained in certain construction contracts. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS
HB 2738 88-0 (2023) Author: Thompson, Ed
Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to certain indefinite quantity contracts entered into by the General Land Office in the event of a natural disaster. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/23 | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Purchasing--State
HB 2760 88-0 (2023) Author: Hefner, Cole Relating to the disclosure of certain gifts, grants, contracts, and financial interests received from a foreign source by certain state agencies, public institutions of higher education, and state contractors, and to the approval and monitoring of employment-related foreign travel and activities by certain public institution of higher education employees; providing civil and administrative penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | GIFTS & DONATIONS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2879 88-0 (2023) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to venue in certain actions involving a contract for an improvement to real property. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2928 88-0 (2023) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to the payment or application of funds under construction contracts. House: Business & Industry Placed on General State Calendar | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--General
HB 2965 88-0 (2023) Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to certain construction liability claims concerning public buildings and public works. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23 | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3102 88-0 (2023) Author: Lambert, Stan Relating to the cancellation of certain consumer transactions. House: Business & Industry Placed on General State Calendar | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS
HB 3156 88-0 (2023) Author: Leach, Jeff
Sponsor: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to liability of engineers and certain business entities performing construction monitoring and inspection services for the Texas Department of Transportation. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23 | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Highways | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3406 88-0 (2023) Author: Spiller, David Relating to workers' compensation insurance coverage and bid bonding requirements for small municipal construction projects. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3422 88-0 (2023) Author: Bryant, John Relating to the correction or removal of certain obsolete provisions of the Property Code. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property | Statutory Revision
HB 3485 88-0 (2023) Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to a contractor's or subcontractor's right to elect not to proceed with additional work under a contract. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23 | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property | Purchasing--General
HB 3846 88-0 (2023) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to requiring state contractors, political subdivisions of this state, and private employers to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Electronic Information Systems | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Labor--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3890 88-0 (2023) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to the regulation and voluntary licensing of reroofing contractors by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; providing administrative and civil penalties; authorizing fees. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | REROOFING CONTRACTOR ADVISORY BOARD | ROOFING CONTRACTORS
HB 3909 88-0 (2023) Author: Dorazio, Mark Relating to the classification of employees of a company license holder under the Private Security Act. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | EMPLOYEE RECORDS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3960 88-0 (2023) Author: Frazier, Frederick Relating to contracts or agreements entered into by governmental entities involving the enforcement of immigration law or common or contract carriers. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Aliens | Common Carriers | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3989 88-0 (2023) Author: Raney, John
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the adoption of a policy on the preclusion of private design professionals from contracting with the Texas Department of Transportation. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23 | ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Purchasing--General | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 4089 88-0 (2023) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al. Relating to the Texas Alternatives to Abortion Program. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services | Abortion | ADOPTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 4123 88-0 (2023) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to access to and use of certain criminal history record information. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately | ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS | ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Appellate | Courts--Personnel | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | FIRE MARSHAL | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | GUARDIANS & WARDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INTERIOR DESIGNERS | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Nursing Homes | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS | REAL ESTATE BROKERS | REAL ESTATE INSPECTORS | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUPREME COURT | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | VOLUNTEERS
HB 4239 88-0 (2023) Author: Vasut, Cody Relating to property owner liability for personal injury claims arising from insurance restoration projects in which a contractor or subcontractor does not maintain workers' compensation insurance coverage. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 4316 88-0 (2023) Author: Goldman, Craig
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to regulation of residential service contract providers, sellers, and administrators. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23 | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 4741 88-0 (2023) Author: Manuel, Christian Relating to the employment of apprentices on certain public works projects. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workforce Development | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Purchasing--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4886 88-0 (2023) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to sexually violent predators and the prosecution of certain offenses involving prohibited items at correctional or civil commitment facilities; creating a criminal offense. House: Corrections Left pending in committee | CIVIL COMMITMENT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Appellate | Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RESTRAINTS | SUPREME COURT | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE
HB 5009 88-0 (2023) Author: Wilson, Terry M. Relating to the establishment of a certification program for public work contracting purposes for operators of certain facilities that emit air contaminants. House: Environmental Regulation Referred to Environmental Regulation | CEMENT & CONCRETE | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS | Purchasing--General
HB 5021 88-0 (2023) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" Relating to requiring Health and Human Services Commission contractors to report certain information regarding subcontractors. House: Human Services Left pending in committee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 5151 88-0 (2023) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to the regulation of certain contract carriers and subcontractors of contract carriers. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 5273 88-0 (2023) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the certification of a historically underutilized business. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Purchasing--State
SB 283 88-0 (2023) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to required provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for employees of building and construction contractors and subcontractors. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 336 88-0 (2023) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to compliance programs at public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
SB 803 88-0 (2023) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the award of compensatory damages caused by certain delays under governmental construction contracts. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 873 88-0 (2023) Author: King, Phil Relating to residential construction liability. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 939 88-0 (2023) Author: King, Phil Relating to statutes of limitation and repose for certain claims arising out of residential construction. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | INTERIOR DESIGNERS | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS | Property Interests--Real Property | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
SB 1179 88-0 (2023) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to sexually violent predators and the prosecution of certain offenses involving prohibited items at correctional or civil commitment facilities; creating a criminal offense. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 | CIVIL COMMITMENT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Appellate | Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RESTRAINTS | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | SUPREME COURT | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE
SB 1181 88-0 (2023) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to certain indefinite quantity contracts entered into by the General Land Office in the event of a natural disaster. Senate: Local Government Removed from local & uncontested calendar | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Purchasing--State
SB 1260 88-0 (2023) Author: Creighton, Brandon
Sponsor: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to certain contracts regarding airports operated by or on behalf of a local government. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately | AIRPORTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA | Transportation--Aviation
SB 1621 88-0 (2023) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al. Relating to requiring state contractors, political subdivisions of this state, and private employers to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify. Senate: Business & Commerce Not again placed on intent calendar | Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Electronic Information Systems | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Labor--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1768 88-0 (2023) Author: Creighton, Brandon
Sponsor: Bryant, John
Relating to the correction or removal of certain obsolete provisions of the Property Code. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property | Statutory Revision
SB 1775 88-0 (2023) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to on-site identification requirements for certain contractors and subcontractors of the Texas Department of Transportation. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1785 88-0 (2023) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the dissemination of criminal history record information by the Department of Public Safety. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS | ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Appellate | Courts--Personnel | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | FIRE MARSHAL | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | GUARDIANS & WARDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INTERIOR DESIGNERS | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Nursing Homes | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS | REAL ESTATE BROKERS | REAL ESTATE INSPECTORS | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUPREME COURT | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | VOLUNTEERS
SB 1799 88-0 (2023) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to a restriction on an employment contract entered into by the governing board of a junior college district. Senate: Education Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--General
SB 1828 88-0 (2023) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the procurement by local governments of energy savings performance contracts for certain conservation measures; creating criminal offenses; authorizing a fee. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee | AUDITS & AUDITORS | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--School Districts | Energy--Conservation | Energy--General | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC NOTICE | Purchasing--Local | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1955 88-0 (2023) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to the regulation of industrial housing and buildings. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | City Government--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Intergovernmental Relations | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 2022 88-0 (2023) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to the liability of entities contracted with the Department of Family and Protective Services to provide community-based care or child welfare services. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | WELFARE
SB 2121 88-0 (2023) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to property owner liability for personal injury claims arising from insurance restoration projects in which a contractor or subcontractor does not maintain workers' compensation insurance coverage. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 2172 88-0 (2023) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to the adoption of a policy on the preclusion of private design professionals from contracting with the Texas Department of Transportation. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--General | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 2179 88-0 (2023) Author: LaMantia, Morgan Relating to liability of professional entities performing construction monitoring and inspection services for the Texas Department of Transportation. Senate: Transportation Left pending in committee | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Highways | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 2207 88-0 (2023) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to voidable provisions contained in certain construction contracts. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS
SB 2459 88-0 (2023) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the disclosure of certain gifts, grants, contracts, and financial interests received from a foreign source by certain state agencies, public institutions of higher education, and state contractors, and to the approval and monitoring of employment-related foreign travel and activities by certain public institution of higher education employees; providing civil and administrative penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | GIFTS & DONATIONS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2504 88-0 (2023) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to the method used to select engineers and general contractors for certain state highway construction projects. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Highways | Purchasing--State | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 97 88-3 (2023) Author: Zwiener, Erin Relating to water breaks for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity; providing an administrative penalty. Filed | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 69 88-3 (2023) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al. Relating to paid rest breaks for construction employees of construction contractors and subcontractors; providing an administrative penalty. Filed | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Health & Safety | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 81 88-3 (2023) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to certain laws that regulate aspects of illegal immigration in this state, including laws pertaining to the DNA records of certain persons subject to an immigration detainer request, the recognition of certain out-of-state driver's licenses, inviting certain federal agencies to participate on the homeland security council, the reporting of certain uncompensated hospital care costs, and certain requirements for participation in the E-verify program; increasing a criminal penalty. Filed | Aliens | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | DNA | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 28 88-4 (2023) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to paid rest breaks for construction employees of construction contractors and subcontractors; providing an administrative penalty. Filed | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Health & Safety | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 263 87-0 (2021) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to rest breaks for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity; providing an administrative penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 692 87-0 (2021) Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to retainage requirements for certain public works construction projects. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State
HB 776 87-0 (2021) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to required provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for employees of building and construction contractors and subcontractors. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 863 87-0 (2021) Author: Romero, Ramon Relating to the prevailing wage for work associated with public work contracts; authorizing a penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Labor--Wages | Purchasing--General | Purchasing--Local
HB 1336 87-0 (2021) Author: Pacheco, Leo Relating to requiring state contractors and political subdivisions of this state to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Aliens | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General
HB 1418 87-0 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to civil liability and responsibility for the consequences of defects in the plans, specifications, or related documents for the construction or repair of an improvement to real property. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call | ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1433 87-0 (2021) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al. Relating to the payment of insurance deductibles for property insurance claims. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 1477 87-0 (2021) Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to performance and payment bonds for public work contracts on public property leased to a nongovernmental entity. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor | BONDS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1485 87-0 (2021) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to the regulation of elevator mechanics, elevator apprentices, and contractors; requiring an occupational registration. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ELEVATORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Safety
HB 1505 87-0 (2021) Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to attachments for broadband service on utility poles owned by an electric cooperative and establishing and funding a pole replacement program for deployment of certain broadband facilities. House: State Affairs
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21 | AUDITOR, STATE | BROADBAND NETWORKS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Electronic Information Systems | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1660 87-0 (2021) Author: Pacheco, Leo Relating to requiring state contractors and political subdivisions of this state to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Aliens | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General
HB 1679 87-0 (2021) Author: Romero, Ramon Relating to the survival of a mechanic's retainage lien after the foreclosure of a lien securing a construction loan. House: Business & Industry Placed on General State Calendar | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | FORECLOSURES | MECHANICS' LIENS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 1743 87-0 (2021) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" Relating to the protection of personal information sold by a state agency to a contractor; authorizing a civil penalty. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1834 87-0 (2021) Author: Landgraf, Brooks Relating to a mineral contractor or subcontractor's lien to secure payment related to mineral activities. House: Energy Resources Withdrawn from schedule | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CONTRACTORS' LIENS | Mines & Mineral Resources | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 2051 87-0 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al. Relating to the requirement for payment bonds from certain public work contractors. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2086 87-0 (2021) Author: Morales, Eddie
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to appeals from an interlocutory order denying a motion for summary judgment by certain contractors. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS
HB 2116 87-0 (2021) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to certain agreements by architects and engineers in or in connection with certain construction contracts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21 | ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING
HB 2237 87-0 (2021) Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/22 | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CONTRACTORS' LIENS | MATERIALMEN'S LIENS | MECHANICS' LIENS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2524 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2621 87-0 (2021) Author: Murr, Andrew Relating to the limitation on the amount of a subcontractor's lien for labor or materials. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CONTRACTORS' LIENS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2823 87-0 (2021) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al. Relating to requiring state contractors and political subdivisions of this state to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in this state; authorizing a fee. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3149 87-0 (2021) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to drug testing and prescription drug policies and certain legal protections for employees and independent contractors of state agencies and political subdivisions and for other persons regarding the medical use of low-THC cannabis and hemp. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Crimes--Drugs | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | Labor--General | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3308 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al. Relating to the formation of special districts for the purpose of storm mitigation and resiliency, energy, water, and indoor air utilizing private funding sources; providing thereto the ability of specific entities to use conduit financing; and establishing specific consumer protection provisions for residential property owners related to the program. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee | BONDS | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Energy--General | Environment--General | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | STORM MITIGATION AND RESILIENCY FINANCING ACT | Water--Development
HB 3416 87-0 (2021) Author: Darby, Drew
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to disclosures regarding indemnification obligations and insurance coverage in connection with provision of services pertaining to wells or mines by certain subcontractors. House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21 | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Insurance--General | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Water--General
HB 3422 87-0 (2021) Author: Morrison, Geanie W. Relating to restrictions under disaster remediation contracts; providing a civil penalty. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 3503 87-0 (2021) Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the correction or removal of certain obsolete provisions of the Property Code. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Justice | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3595 87-0 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to residential construction liability. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3656 87-0 (2021) Author: Turner, Chris | et. al. Relating to the classification of certain construction workers and the eligibility of those workers for unemployment benefits; providing penalties. House: Business & Industry Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3658 87-0 (2021) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al. Relating to state agency contracting and state employees, officers, contractors, and other persons involved with the contracting. House: State Affairs
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Purchasing--State | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees
HB 3775 87-0 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to severance pay for political subdivision employees and independent contractors. House: County Affairs Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar | City Government--Employees/Officers | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Political Subdivisions | Salaries & Expenses
HB 4086 87-0 (2021) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to standards for and regulation of elevators, escalators, and similar equipment in single-family dwellings. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ELEVATORS | Housing--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4207 87-0 (2021) Author: Murr, Andrew Relating to private vendors for correctional facilities and services. House: Corrections Left pending in committee | AUDITS & AUDITORS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4437 87-0 (2021) Author: Walle, Armando | et. al. Relating to the authority of certain counties to consider a prospective contractor's principal place of business when awarding certain contracts. House: County Affairs Received from the House | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--Finance | Purchasing--Local
SB 219 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to civil liability and responsibility for the consequences of defects in the plans, specifications, or related documents for the construction or repair of an improvement to real property or of a road or highway. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21 | ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 305 87-0 (2021) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to required provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for employees of building and construction contractors and subcontractors. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1014 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to performance and payment bonds for public work contracts on public property leased to a nongovernmental entity. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | BONDS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1097 87-0 (2021) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to retainage requirements for certain public works construction projects. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State
SB 1283 87-0 (2021) Author: Hancock, Kelly Relating to attachments for broadband service on utility poles owned by an electric cooperative. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation | BROADBAND NETWORKS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Electronic Information Systems | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1599 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to disclosures regarding indemnification obligations and insurance coverage in connection with provision of services pertaining to wells or mines by certain subcontractors. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Committee report printed and distributed | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Insurance--General | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Water--General
SB 1756 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to the payment of insurance deductibles and release of insurance proceeds to contractors for property insurance claims. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 1863 87-0 (2021) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to the regulation of elevator mechanics and contractors; requiring an occupational registration. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ELEVATORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Safety
SB 1928 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to requiring state contractors and political subdivisions of this state to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of unauthorized aliens; authorizing a fee. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Aliens | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Labor--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1938 87-0 (2021) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the representation of parties in justice court cases and to the correction or removal of certain obsolete provisions of the Property Code. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Justice | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 2002 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the state historically underutilized business program; creating a criminal offense. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 26 87-1 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to the requirement for payment bonds from certain public work contractors. Filed | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 28 86-0 (2019) Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al. Relating to the prevailing wage for work associated with public work contracts; authorizing a penalty. House: State Affairs Considered in Calendars | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Labor--Wages | Purchasing--General | Purchasing--Local
HB 169 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the requirement that contractors verify compliance with wage payment laws in governmental contracts with governmental entities. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Wages | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 589 86-0 (2019) Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al. Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens; authorizing a fee; changing the eligibility for community supervision. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CONTRACTORS' LIENS | Electronic Information Systems | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | MATERIALMEN'S LIENS | MECHANICS' LIENS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 750 86-0 (2019) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to required provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for employees of building and construction contractors and subcontractors. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1352 86-0 (2019) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al. Relating to requirements for vendors providing certain services involving computers to governmental entities. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Electronic Information Systems | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1473 86-0 (2019) Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al. Relating to disclosure of certain relationships with local government officers and vendors. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars | City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Purchasing--Local
HB 1522 86-0 (2019) Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al. Relating to a prohibition against covenants not to compete for independent contractors in connection with oil and gas operations. House: Energy Resources Left pending in committee | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Financial--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Oil & Gas
HB 1542 86-0 (2019) Author: Martinez, Armando
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to changes made by certain design-build contractors to the design-build team for transportation projects. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19 | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS | Highways | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1728 86-0 (2019) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to rest breaks for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity; providing an administrative penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Health & Safety | Purchasing--State
HB 1999 86-0 (2019) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to certain construction liability claims concerning public buildings and public works. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 2103 86-0 (2019) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a prohibition on contractors acting as public insurance adjusters in certain circumstances. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19 | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2268 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to a provision in a construction contract that incorporates the terms and conditions of another document. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS
HB 2466 86-0 (2019) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to the regulation of contractors and equipment mechanics for elevators, escalators, and related equipment; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee; authorizing an administrative penalty. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | CONTINUING EDUCATION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ELEVATORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 2495 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Ed Relating to the considerations when determining whether a person is an employee of a motor carrier or an independent contractor. House: Transportation Left pending in committee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2578 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Ed
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to toll collection and enforcement by private participants in certain comprehensive development agreements with the Texas Department of Transportation. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Highways | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2579 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Ed Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to use the construction manager-at-risk project delivery method for state highway improvement projects. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Highways | Purchasing--State | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2752 86-0 (2019) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to job order contracting. House: Transportation Left pending in committee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--State
HB 2856 86-0 (2019) Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to restrictions under disaster remediation contracts; creating a criminal offense. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor | Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 2886 86-0 (2019) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to the requirement for payment bonds from certain public work contractors. House: State Affairs Placed on General State Calendar | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State
HB 2899 86-0 (2019) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to civil liability and responsibility for defects in the plans, specifications, or other documents for the construction or repair of roads, highways, and related improvements. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Highways | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2901 86-0 (2019) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to civil liability and responsibility for the consequences of defects in the plans, specifications, or related documents for the construction or repair of an improvement to real property. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3087 86-0 (2019) Author: Raney, John Relating to responsibility for defects in the plans, specifications, or other documents for the construction or repair of highways, bridges, or real property. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Highways
HB 3498 86-0 (2019) Author: Burrows, Dustin Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CONTRACTORS' LIENS | MATERIALMEN'S LIENS | MECHANICS' LIENS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 3834 86-0 (2019) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the requirement that certain state and local government employees and state contractors complete a cybersecurity training program certified by the Department of Information Resources. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately | AUDITS & AUDITORS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 4306 86-0 (2019) Author: Biedermann, Kyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to border security infrastructure enhancement projects and the creation of a fund to pay for those projects; allocating the earnings on the balance of that fund and reimbursement of related expenditures; including a study on water retention infrastructure near the border. House: State Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Considered in public hearing | Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Governor | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4609 86-0 (2019) Author: Neave, Victoria Relating to the consideration of sexual harassment claims against contractors in awarding certain state agency contracts. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL HARASSMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 163 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to required provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for employees of building and construction contractors and subcontractors. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 985 86-0 (2019) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to restrictions under disaster remediation contracts; creating a criminal offense. Senate: Business & Commerce Committee report printed and distributed | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
SB 986 86-0 (2019) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to contract management standards and information for contracts related to emergency management. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19 | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1456 86-0 (2019) Author: Flores, Peter Relating to the requirement for performance bonds from certain public work contractors. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State
SB 1866 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to civil liability and responsibility for defects in the plans, specifications, or other documents for the construction or repair of roads, highways, and related improvements. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Highways | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1917 86-0 (2019) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to the prevailing wage for work associated with public work contracts; authorizing a penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Labor--Wages | Purchasing--General | Purchasing--Local
HB 18 85-0 (2017) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al. Relating to oversight of and requirements applicable to state contracts and other state financial and accounting issues, including the delivery of certain Medicaid medical transportation program services; authorizing a fee. House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance | AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | MEDICAID | Open Records | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 665 85-0 (2017) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the requirement that contractors verify compliance with wage payment laws in contracts with public bodies. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Wages | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1031 85-0 (2017) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to prohibiting the temporary closure of segments of the state highway system on days that certain scheduled events are being held. House: Transportation Left pending in committee | City Government--Roads | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Highways
HB 1142 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al. Relating to prohibiting governmental contracts with a company doing business with Iran, Sudan, or a foreign terrorist organization. House: State Affairs Laid on the table subject to call | Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | IRAN | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUDAN | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
HB 1395 85-0 (2017) Author: Perez, Mary Ann Relating to the powers and duties of navigation districts, port authorities, and boards of trustees of municipal port facilities. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
HB 1453 85-0 (2017) Author: Bonnen, Greg Relating to requiring state contractors and political subdivisions of this state to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in this state; authorizing a fee. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1477 85-0 (2017) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to required workers' compensation insurance coverage for building and construction contractors. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1528 85-0 (2017) Author: Perez, Mary Ann Relating to the powers and duties of navigation districts and port authorities. House: Transportation Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | DESALINATION | FRANCHISES | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1552 85-0 (2017) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to job order contracting for an airport, air navigation facility, airport hazard area, or roadway controlled and operated by a joint airport board. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation | AIRPORTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Transportation--Aviation
HB 2343 85-0 (2017) Author: Workman, Paul | et. al. Relating to prerequisites to asserting certain claims arising from certain construction defects. House: Business & Industry Placed on General State Calendar | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2503 85-0 (2017) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to the use of sales tax revenue collected under certain contracts. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means | City Government--Finance | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--Finance | FORT BEND SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT | HARRIS-GALVESTON SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Taxation--Sales
HB 3021 85-0 (2017) Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to indemnification and duties of engineers and architects under certain governmental contracts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17 | ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Purchasing--State
HB 3065 85-0 (2017) Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al. Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens; authorizing a fee; changing the eligibility for community supervision. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CONTRACTORS' LIENS | Electronic Information Systems | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | MATERIALMEN'S LIENS | MECHANICS' LIENS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3110 85-0 (2017) Author: Longoria, Oscar Relating to certain agreements by architects and engineers in or in connection with certain construction contracts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence | ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING
HB 3270 85-0 (2017) Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to criminal background checks for persons employed by certain public school contractors. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17 | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities
HB 3357 85-0 (2017) Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al. Relating to the prevailing wage for work associated with public work contracts; authorizing a penalty. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Labor--Wages | Purchasing--General | Purchasing--Local
HB 3445 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the creation of the state safety oversight program for rail fixed guideway public transportation systems. House: Transportation Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Safety | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 3506 85-0 (2017) Author: Cyrier, John Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce a requirement that a builder or contractor obtain a license or other similar certification from the political subdivision. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Housing--General | Political Subdivisions
HB 3823 85-0 (2017) Author: Biedermann, Kyle Relating to authorizing a vendor to provide certain consultation to a state agency regarding the agency's purchase of goods and services. House: Government Transparency & Operation Referred to Government Transparency & Operation | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 3899 85-0 (2017) Author: Neave, Victoria Relating to rest breaks for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity; providing an administrative penalty. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--General
HB 3913 85-0 (2017) Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al. Relating to retainage requirements for certain public works construction projects. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State
HB 3938 85-0 (2017) Author: Uresti, Tomas Relating to requirements for procuring the services of a commissioning agent related to a school district contract for construction services. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts
SB 82 85-0 (2017) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to prohibiting the temporary closure of segments of the state highway system on days that certain scheduled events are being held in certain municipalities. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17 | City Government--Roads | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Highways
SB 85 85-0 (2017) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the verification of employment authorization by state contractors and state grant recipients, including the use of the federal E-verify program, and to authorization for the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in this state; authorizing a fee. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Aliens | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 252 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van
Sponsor: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting governmental contracts with a company doing business with Iran, Sudan, or a foreign terrorist organization. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17 | Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | IRAN | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUDAN | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
SB 473 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to paid rest breaks for construction employees of construction contractors and subcontractors; providing an administrative penalty. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Left pending in committee | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Health & Safety | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 474 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to required provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for employees of building and construction contractors and subcontractors. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 475 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to safety training for employees performing construction work under a contract with a governmental entity; providing administrative penalties. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Purchasing--General | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 533 85-0 (2017) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to governmental entity contracting and procurement. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17 | AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Purchasing--State | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Officers
SB 1215 85-0 (2017) Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a joint interim committee to study issues related to construction contracts. House: Business & Industry
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Interim Studies | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1395 85-0 (2017) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Sponsor: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the powers and duties of navigation districts and port authorities. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | DESALINATION | FRANCHISES | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1506 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens; authorizing a fee; changing the eligibility for community supervision. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CONTRACTORS' LIENS | Electronic Information Systems | MECHANICS' LIENS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1523 85-0 (2017) Author: Nichols, Robert
Sponsor: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the creation of the state safety oversight program for rail fixed guideway public transportation systems. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Mass Transit
SB 1891 85-0 (2017) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to a general employment review of persons who apply to school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and certain independent contractors for employment involving direct contact with students or children; providing a civil penalty. Senate: Education Referred to Education | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1953 85-0 (2017) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to indemnification and duties of engineers and architects under certain governmental contracts. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Purchasing--State
SB 2098 85-0 (2017) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to requirements for underground facility damage prevention and safety. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Left pending in committee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Safety | Utilities--General
HB 107 85-1 (2017) Author: Cyrier, John Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce a requirement that a builder or contractor obtain a license or other similar certification from the political subdivision. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | City Government--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Political Subdivisions
HB 15 84-0 (2015) Author: Otto, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the management and oversight of state contracts, including contracts for information technology commodity items. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Finance
House adopts conf. comm. report-reported | ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Education--Higher--General | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Budget | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 23 84-0 (2015) Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to disclosure of certain relationships with local government officers and vendors; creating criminal offenses. House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15 | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Ethics | Open Records | Purchasing--Local
HB 88 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Aliens | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Electronic Information Systems | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 434 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the classification of certain construction workers and complaints filed with the Texas Workforce Commission; providing a penalty. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 582 84-0 (2015) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to a prohibition against certain forms of employment discrimination by state contractors; providing an administrative penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 630 84-0 (2015) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al. Relating to requiring state contractors and governmental entities to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program, or E-Verify, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in this state; authorizing a fee. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 637 84-0 (2015) Author: Button, Angie | et. al. Relating to a deduction under the franchise tax for certain contracts with the federal government. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 649 84-0 (2015) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the disclosure to a state agency of certain information used or considered in the performance of a contract or agreement with the agency. House: Government Transparency & Operation Left pending in committee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Open Records | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 689 84-0 (2015) Author: Walle, Armando | et. al. Relating to required workers' compensation insurance coverage for building and construction contractors. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 736 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Phil Relating to the treatment of a landman as an independent contractor. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Unemployment | Oil & Gas | Taxation--Sales
HB 881 84-0 (2015) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to outsourcing a service performed by a health and human services agency to a private commercial contractor. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AUDITOR, STATE | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | OUTSOURCING | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVE GOVERNMENT | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 889 84-0 (2015) Author: Dale, Tony Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees
HB 1027 84-0 (2015) Author: Price, Four Relating to state agency contracting. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | CONTINUING EDUCATION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Ethics | Purchasing--State | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1073 84-0 (2015) Author: Blanco, César Relating to consideration of a bidder's principal place of business in awarding certain county contracts. House: County Affairs Considered in Local & Consent Calendars | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Purchasing--Local
HB 1124 84-0 (2015) Author: Workman, Paul Relating to adjudication of claims arising from written contracts with state agencies. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1184 84-0 (2015) Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to authorizing certain utility cost savings and alternative fuel programs as eligible for local government energy savings performance contracts. House: Energy Resources
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Conservation | Purchasing--Local
HB 1206 84-0 (2015) Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al. Relating to the disclosure of certain information under a consolidated insurance program. House: Insurance Laid on the table subject to call | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General
HB 1208 84-0 (2015) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al. Relating to lender notice of default to contractors regarding certain construction loans or financing agreements for the improvement of real property and related procedures for suspending contractors' and subcontractors' performance. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Financial--General | LOANS | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1294 84-0 (2015) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al. Relating to the disclosure on personal financial statements of certain contracts or subcontracts with governmental entities. House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Ethics | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1295 84-0 (2015) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the disclosure of research, research sponsors, and interested parties by persons contracting with governmental entities and state agencies. House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15 | City Government--Finance | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--Finance | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1426 84-0 (2015) Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al. Relating to certain requirements applicable to contracts entered into by, and the contract management process of, state agencies. House: Government Transparency & Operation Reported favorably as substituted | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--State | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1654 84-0 (2015) Author: White, Molly | et. al. Relating to public agreements or contracts related to United Nations Agenda 21. House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Education--Higher--General | Environment--General | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1668 84-0 (2015) Author: Workman, Paul | et. al. Relating to the status of a subcontractor as an employee for the purposes of workers' compensation insurance coverage. House: Business & Industry Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1784 84-0 (2015) Author: Workman, Paul Relating to damages in an action arising out of a deficiency in the construction or repair of an improvement to real property. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1966 84-0 (2015) Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al. Relating to an account or bond for construction retainage under certain contracts. House: Business & Industry Placed on General State Calendar | BONDS | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Financial--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2049 84-0 (2015) Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to indemnification and duties of engineers and architects under certain governmental contracts. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15 | ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Purchasing--Local | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2389 84-0 (2015) Author: Miller, Rick | et. al. Relating to the use of sales tax revenue collected under certain contracts. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee | City Government--Finance | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--Finance | FORT BEND SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT | HARRIS-GALVESTON SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Taxation--Sales
HB 2636 84-0 (2015) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to rest breaks for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity; providing an administrative penalty. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Health & Safety | Purchasing--General | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2736 84-0 (2015) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to prohibiting the temporary closure of segments of the state highway system on days that certain scheduled events are being held. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation | City Government--Roads | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Highways
HB 2807 84-0 (2015) Author: Elkins, Gary Relating to the management and oversight of state contracts, including contracts for information technology commodity items. House: Government Transparency & Operation Referred to Government Transparency & Operation | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2834 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Susan Lewis Relating to restrictions in connection with public subsidies and contracts awarded to businesses that employ undocumented workers. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Aliens | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Labor--General
HB 2940 84-0 (2015) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to the determination of compensation for purposes of the franchise tax. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Wages | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2973 84-0 (2015) Author: Elkins, Gary Relating to the establishment of the contract management division of the Legislative Budget Board. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Governor | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3010 84-0 (2015) Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al. Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with disabilities in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. House: State Affairs Placed on General State Calendar | Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Disabilities, Persons with | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Military & Veterans | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3019 84-0 (2015) Author: Kuempel, John Relating to the competitive bid process for construction during contracting and delivery of construction projects. House: Government Transparency & Operation No action taken in committee | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--General
HB 3148 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al. Relating to the regulation of construction contractors; providing an administrative penalty; requiring an occupational registration; authorizing a fee. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3159 84-0 (2015) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to a contract with a county for election services. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General
HB 3193 84-0 (2015) Author: Bernal, Diego
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to consideration of location of an offeror's principal place of business in awarding certain municipal contracts. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property | Purchasing--Local
HB 3241 84-0 (2015) Author: Price, Four | et. al. Relating to state agency contracting; creating an offense. House: State Affairs Laid on the table subject to call | AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Electronic Information Systems | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Ethics | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3345 84-0 (2015) Author: Elkins, Gary Relating to state contracting and management, and the establishment of a centralized purchasing, vendor management, contract audit and transparency system for state agencies. House: Government Transparency & Operation Left pending in committee | AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Electronic Information Systems | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3491 84-0 (2015) Author: Israel, Celia Relating to asset management agreements of the Texas Department of Transportation. House: Transportation Withdrawn from schedule | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--State | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3549 84-0 (2015) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to the review, approval, and monitoring of and reporting on state agency contracts. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3584 84-0 (2015) Author: Turner, Scott Relating to the verification of employment authorization by governmental entities, state contractors, and state grant recipients, including the use of the federal E-verify program. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Aliens | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HR 3488 84-0 (2015) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1295. Reported enrolled | City Government--Finance | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--Finance | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 20 84-0 (2015) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to state agency contracting. House: State Affairs
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15 | AUDITOR, STATE | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Electronic Information Systems | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 154 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to rest breaks for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity; providing an administrative penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Health & Safety | Purchasing--General | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 155 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to required workers' compensation insurance coverage for building and construction contractors. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 353 84-0 (2015) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al. Relating to state agency contracting. Senate: Finance Co-author authorized | CONTINUING EDUCATION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Ethics | Purchasing--State | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 401 84-0 (2015) Author: Schwertner, Charles Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees
SB 408 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to consideration of a bidder's principal place of business in awarding certain county contracts. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Purchasing--Local
SB 445 84-0 (2015) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to public agreements or contracts related to United Nations Agenda 21. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Education--Higher--General | Environment--General | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 484 84-0 (2015) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to restrictions in connection with public subsidies and contracts awarded to businesses that employ undocumented workers. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Aliens | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Labor--General
SB 514 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al. Relating to a deduction under the franchise tax for certain contracts with the federal government. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Taxation--Franchise
SB 543 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to oversight of and requirements applicable to state contracts and other state financial and accounting issues; authorizing fees. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--State | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 666 84-0 (2015) Author: Eltife, Kevin Relating to the status of a subcontractor as an employee for the purposes of workers' compensation insurance coverage. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 736 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the disclosure on personal financial statements of certain contracts with governmental entities. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Ethics | State Officers
SB 799 84-0 (2015) Author: Eltife, Kevin Relating to indemnification and duties of engineers and architects under certain governmental contracts. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee | ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Purchasing--Local
SB 852 84-0 (2015) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the disclosure of interested parties by persons contracting with governmental entities and state agencies. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | City Government--Finance | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--Finance | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 927 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the classification of workers for purposes of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act; providing a penalty. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1000 84-0 (2015) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al. Relating to the use of sales tax revenue collected under certain contracts. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Co-author authorized | City Government--Finance | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--Finance | FORT BEND SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT | HARRIS-GALVESTON SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Taxation--Sales
SB 1052 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with disabilities in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Disabilities, Persons with | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Military & Veterans | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1053 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the management of state contracts, including the establishment of the contract management division of the Legislative Budget Board. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1081 84-0 (2015) Author: Creighton, Brandon
Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the disclosure of certain information under a consolidated insurance program. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/16 | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General
SB 1236 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to asset management agreements of the Texas Department of Transportation. Senate: Transportation Left pending in committee | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1274 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce Relating to the authorization for a county to establish a wage higher than the state minimum wage for competitive procurement requirements in a specific contract. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Labor--Wages | MINIMUM WAGE | Purchasing--Local
SB 1841 84-0 (2015) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the verification of employment authorization by governmental entities, state contractors, and state grant recipients, including the use of the federal E-verify program. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Aliens | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
SB 1894 84-0 (2015) Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al. Relating to the powers and duties of navigation districts, port authorities, and boards of trustees of municipal port facilities. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
SB 1998 84-0 (2015) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al. Relating to consideration of location of an offeror's principal place of business in awarding certain municipal contracts. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Not again placed on intent calendar | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property | Purchasing--Local
SR 1064 84-0 (2015) Author: Hancock, Kelly Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 1295. Reported enrolled | City Government--Finance | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--Finance | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 372 83-0 (2013) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to establishing the Workplace Fraud Prevention Act; providing penalties. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKPLACE FRAUD PREVENTION ACT
HB 475 83-0 (2013) Author: Walle, Armando | et. al. Relating to required workers' compensation insurance coverage for building and construction contractors. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 486 83-0 (2013) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to outsourcing a service performed by a health and human services agency to a private commercial contractor. House: Human Services Left pending in committee | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AUDITOR, STATE | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Human Services--General | OUTSOURCING | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 493 83-0 (2013) Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana Relating to safety training for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity. House: Government Efficiency & Reform Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform | CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Purchasing--General | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | Safety
HB 586 83-0 (2013) Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the waiver of sovereign immunity for certain design and construction claims arising under written contracts with state agencies. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13 | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 613 83-0 (2013) Author: Orr, Rob | et. al. Relating to the regulation of foundation repair contractors; providing penalties; authorizing fees. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | FOUNDATION REPAIR CONTRACTORS ACT | FOUNDATION REPAIR CONTRACTORS ADVISORY BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 676 83-0 (2013) Author: Ratliff, Bennett Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program, or E-verify. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Aliens | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | IMMIGRATION LAW | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 731 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al. Relating to rest breaks for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity; providing an administrative penalty. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CHILD LABOR | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Health & Safety | Purchasing--General | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 768 83-0 (2013) Author: Howard, Donna
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the application of the public and private facilities and infrastructure contracting requirements to technology facilities. House: Technology
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | Science & Technology
HB 888 83-0 (2013) Author: Sheets, Kenneth Relating to the licensing and regulation of roofing contractors; authorizing a fee and providing penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Consumer Protection | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | ROOFING CONTRACTOR CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT | ROOFING CONTRACTORS | ROOFING CONTRACTORS ADVISORY BOARD
HB 959 83-0 (2013) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to historically underutilized businesses and the preference given for goods and services purchased by state agencies; providing penalties. House: Government Efficiency & Reform Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform | Business & Commerce--General | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Disabilities, Persons with | Economic & Industrial Development--General | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Military & Veterans | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1050 83-0 (2013) Author: Callegari, Bill
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to purchasing and other contracts by governmental entities. House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1232 83-0 (2013) Author: King, Phil Relating to the contracting authority of the Texas Historical Commission. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Left pending in committee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Corporations & Associations | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1450 83-0 (2013) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to pay-for-performance contracts for certain criminal justice programs and services. House: Corrections Left pending in committee | BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1475 83-0 (2013) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Relating to the exclusion of certain flow-through payments related to petroleum and mineral interests in determining total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax. House: Ways & Means Placed on General State Calendar | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1503 83-0 (2013) Author: Kuempel, John
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the appointment of building contractors to certain trade advisory boards of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | REFRIGERANTS & REFRIGERATION
HB 1613 83-0 (2013) Author: Phillips, Larry Relating to access to criminal history record information by the banking commissioner. House: Investments & Financial Services Laid on the table subject to call | BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Financial--Banks | Financial--General
HB 1689 83-0 (2013) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to pay-for-performance contracts for certain Health and Human Services Enterprise programs and services. House: Government Efficiency & Reform Left pending in committee | BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Human Services--General | Purchasing--State
HB 1730 83-0 (2013) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program, or E-verify. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Aliens | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | IMMIGRATION LAW | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State
HB 1860 83-0 (2013) Author: Button, Angie | et. al. Relating to a deduction under the franchise tax for certain contracts with the federal government. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1887 83-0 (2013) Author: Farias, Joe | et. al. Relating to consumer protection for and remedies available to a veteran who buys a home that does not comply with certain warranties; providing an administrative penalty. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Housing--General | Military & Veterans | MOLD & MOLD REMEDIATION | Property Interests--Real Property | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION | TEXAS VETERAN HOMEBUYER PROTECTION ACT
HB 1925 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, John Relating to the classification of certain construction workers and complaints filed with the Texas Workforce Commission; providing a penalty. House: Economic & Small Business Development Committee report sent to Calendars | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1965 83-0 (2013) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the state contracting duties of the quality assurance team and Contract Advisory Team. House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/13 | AUDITOR, STATE | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 2015 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, John
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the proper classification of workers performing services in connection with governmental contracts; providing a penalty. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 1/1/14 | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2107 83-0 (2013) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Facilities Commission; authorizing fees. House: State Affairs Considered in Calendars | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | PARTNERSHIP ADVISORY COMMISSION | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 2180 83-0 (2013) Author: Bell, Cecil Relating to lender notice to contractors regarding a construction loan or financing agreement for the improvement of real property and related procedures for suspending contractors' and subcontractors' performance. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Financial--General | LOANS | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2301 83-0 (2013) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al. Relating to requiring state contractors and governmental entities to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program, or E-Verify, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in this state; authorizing a fee. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | IMMIGRATION LAW | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2527 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to disclosure of the nature and remediation of construction defects in residences that certain contractors repurchase because of the defects and subsequently resell. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2673 83-0 (2013) Author: Price, Walter "Four"
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the protection and care of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2704 83-0 (2013) Author: Callegari, Bill
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to bids for construction contracts for certain conservation and reclamation districts. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Electronic Information Systems | Purchasing--Local | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2733 83-0 (2013) Author: White, James
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the administration and operation of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13 | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | CRIMINAL RECORDS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Juvenile Justice | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2766 83-0 (2013) Author: Hunter, Todd
Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain flow-through funds in determining total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/14 | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3316 83-0 (2013) Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al. Relating to an account or bond for construction retainage under certain contracts. House: Business & Industry Point of order sustained | BONDS | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Financial--General | Property Interests--Real Property | TRUSTS
HB 3431 83-0 (2013) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to procedures in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship and the operation of the child protective services and foster care systems. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services | CONSERVATORSHIP | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | Governor | GUARDIANS & WARDS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
HB 3553 83-0 (2013) Author: Oliveira, René Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry | AGRICULTURAL LIENS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CONTRACTORS' LIENS | MATERIALMEN'S LIENS | MECHANICS' LIENS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3811 83-0 (2013) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the planning and contracting process for certain state agencies and state property; authorizing fees. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee | AUSTIN, CITY OF | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS | State Employees
SB 167 83-0 (2013) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to safety training for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Purchasing--General | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | Safety
SB 192 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to access to criminal history record information by the banking commissioner. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13 | BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Financial--Banks | Financial--General
SB 211 83-0 (2013) Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Facilities Commission and to property development plans in connection with governmental entities; authorizing fees. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | PARTNERSHIP ADVISORY COMMISSION | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 295 83-0 (2013) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to lender notice to contractors regarding a construction loan or financing agreement for the improvement of real property and related procedures for suspending contractors' and subcontractors' performance. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Financial--General | LOANS | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 296 83-0 (2013) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to the waiver of sovereign immunity for certain claims arising under written contracts with state agencies. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 311 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John Relating to the licensing and regulation of roofing contractors; authorizing a fee and providing penalties. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee | Consumer Protection | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | ROOFING CONTRACTOR CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT | ROOFING CONTRACTORS | ROOFING CONTRACTORS ADVISORY BOARD
SB 341 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to rest breaks for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity; providing an administrative penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CHILD LABOR | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Health & Safety | Purchasing--General | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 507 83-0 (2013) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, John
Relating to public and private facilities and infrastructure. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--General | PARTNERSHIP ADVISORY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 540 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the regulation, registration, and certification of inspectors for elevators, escalators, and related equipment. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13 | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ELEVATORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
SB 615 83-0 (2013) Author: Estes, Craig
Sponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the contracting authority of the Texas Historical Commission. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/13 | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Corporations & Associations | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 676 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John Relating to the classification of certain construction workers and the eligibility of those workers for unemployment benefits; providing penalties. Senate: Economic Development Left pending in committee | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 740 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to required workers' compensation insurance coverage for building and construction contractors. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 802 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to the regulation of foundation repair contractors; providing penalties; authorizing fees. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | FOUNDATION REPAIR ADVISORY BOARD | FOUNDATION REPAIR CONTRACTORS ACT | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 868 83-0 (2013) Author: Eltife, Kevin Relating to the exclusion of certain flow-through payments related to petroleum and mineral interests in determining total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax. Senate: Finance Reported from s/c favorably with substitute | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Taxation--Franchise
SB 894 83-0 (2013) Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to real property within the Capitol complex. House: State Affairs
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
SB 932 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to ethics and accountability of certain public employees, public officers, political contributors, state contractors, and grant recipients; providing penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Corporations & Associations | Elections--Campaign Financing | Ethics | Governor | INTERNET | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | State Employees | State Officers
SB 1281 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | AGRICULTURAL LIENS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CONTRACTORS' LIENS | MATERIALMEN'S LIENS | MECHANICS' LIENS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1315 83-0 (2013) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the exclusion of certain flow-through funds in determining total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax. Senate: Finance Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1680 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to certain requirements applicable to contracts entered into by state agencies. House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Senate: Government Organization
Placed on General State Calendar | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Purchasing--State | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1681 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to oversight and management of state contracts. House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Purchasing--State | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1682 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to certain ethics requirements applicable to state agencies, including required disclosures by state contractors. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Ethics | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 131 82-0 (2011) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to requiring contractors in certain state construction contracts to provide health benefits to employees. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Health--General | Human Services--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General | Purchasing--State
HB 140 82-0 (2011) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al. Relating to requiring state contractors and grant recipients to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program, or E-verify; adding a civil penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Aliens | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Electronic Information Systems | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 202 82-0 (2011) Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al. Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program, or E-verify. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | Aliens | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Electronic Information Systems | Labor--General | Purchasing--State
HB 398 82-0 (2011) Author: Jackson, Jim
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the eligibility of employees convicted of certain offenses to provide services under a contract with a public school. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel
HB 628 82-0 (2011) Author: Callegari, Bill
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to contracts by governmental entities and related professional services and to public works performance and payment bonds. House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11 | BONDS | City Government--General | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--School Districts | Highways | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 641 82-0 (2011) Author: Veasey, Marc Relating to insurance requirements for certain contract carriers. House: Transportation Committee report sent to Calendars | Common Carriers | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 817 82-0 (2011) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al. Relating to the computation of taxable margin for purposes of the franchise tax by certain taxable entities. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 958 82-0 (2011) Author: Workman, Paul | et. al. Relating to damages in an action arising out of a deficiency in the construction or repair of an improvement to real property. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1232 82-0 (2011) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to outsourcing a service performed by a state agency to a private commercial contractor. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | OUTSOURCING | STATE COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVE GOVERNMENT | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1390 82-0 (2011) Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to retainage under certain construction contracts. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11 | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1580 82-0 (2011) Author: Brown, Fred
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the training and certification of state agency employees or contractors performing service work on pressure vessels. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Purchasing--State | Safety | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1581 82-0 (2011) Author: Brown, Fred Relating to the regulation of dental assistants. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | DENTAL ASSISTANTS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1711 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, John
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to disaster remediation contracts. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/11 | Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 1739 82-0 (2011) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to required workers' compensation insurance coverage for building and construction contractors. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1987 82-0 (2011) Author: Workman, Paul Relating to required workers' compensation insurance coverage for building and construction contractors. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation | STAFF LEASING SERVICES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2010 82-0 (2011) Author: Smithee, John Relating to indemnification provisions in construction contracts. House: Insurance Left pending in committee | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS
HB 2093 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the operation and regulation of certain consolidated insurance programs. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/12 | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2105 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to employment restrictions on persons awarded certain government contracts or public subsidies; providing a civil penalty. House: Economic & Small Business Development Referred to Economic & Small Business Development | Business & Commerce--General | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--School Districts | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2253 82-0 (2011) Author: Veasey, Marc Relating to prohibiting property owners' associations from requiring property owners to use specified contractors for property alteration, maintenance, or repair. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
HB 2525 82-0 (2011) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to a mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's lien for landscaping. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE | MATERIALMEN'S LIENS | MECHANICS' LIENS | Property Interests--General
HB 2530 82-0 (2011) Author: Legler, Ken Relating to the regulation of foundation repair contractors; providing a penalty. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | FOUNDATION REPAIR CONTRACTORS ACT | FOUNDATION REPAIR CONTRACTORS ADVISORY BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2726 82-0 (2011) Author: Hartnett, Will Relating to liability of an employee of an independent contractor of a transportation entity. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2750 82-0 (2011) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to subcontracting opportunities for historically underutilized businesses under certain state purchasing contracts. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Purchasing--State
HB 2989 82-0 (2011) Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al. Relating to establishing the Workplace Fraud Prevention Act; providing penalties. House: Business & Industry Considered in Calendars | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | State Finances--Management & Control | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKPLACE FRAUD PREVENTION ACT
HB 3020 82-0 (2011) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to rest breaks for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Health & Safety | Purchasing--General | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3040 82-0 (2011) Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al. Relating to lender notice to contractors regarding a construction loan or financing agreement for the improvement of real property and related procedures for suspending contractors' and subcontractors' performance. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Financial--General | LOANS | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3356 82-0 (2011) Author: Miles, Borris | et. al. Relating to the state's historically underutilized business program, including the establishment of a contractor point system. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3604 82-0 (2011) Author: Smithee, John Relating to enforcement of certain insurance provisions in construction contracts. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Insurance--General
SB 68 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to contracting issues of state agencies, including ethics issues related to state contracting. Senate: Government Organization Left pending in committee | Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Ethics | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 84 82-0 (2011) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to requiring governmental entities and contractors with governmental entities to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program, or E-verify. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. | Aliens | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Electronic Information Systems | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 110 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to ethics and accountability of certain public employees, public officers, political contributors, state contractors, and grant recipients; providing penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Elections--Campaign Financing | Ethics | Governor | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | State Officers | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
SB 361 82-0 (2011) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to indemnification provisions in construction contracts. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Insurance | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS
SB 561 82-0 (2011) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to damages in an action arising out of a deficiency in the construction or repair of an improvement to real property. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 590 82-0 (2011) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to retainage under certain construction contracts. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 831 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to considering ownership interests of certain disabled veterans in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized | Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Disabilities, Persons with | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Military & Veterans | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 938 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to required workers' compensation insurance coverage for building and construction contractors. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1042 82-0 (2011) Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the eligibility of employees convicted of certain offenses to provide services under a contract with a public school. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel
SB 1173 82-0 (2011) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to lender notice of default to contractors regarding a construction loan or financing agreement for an improvement to real property and related procedures for suspending contractors' performance. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Financial--General | LOANS | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1337 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the operation and regulation of certain consolidated insurance programs; providing administrative penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1389 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to safety training for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Education--School Districts | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--General | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1399 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan
Sponsor: Legler, Ken
Relating to the regulation of foundation repair contractors; providing penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report distributed | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | FOUNDATION REPAIR CONTRACTORS ACT | FOUNDATION REPAIR CONTRACTORS ADVISORY BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1765 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to rest breaks for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Health & Safety | Purchasing--General | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1784 82-0 (2011) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to workers' compensation insurance coverage for certain workplaces; providing administrative penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1802 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to subcontracting opportunities for historically underutilized businesses under certain state purchasing contracts. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Purchasing--State
HB 229 81-0 (2009) Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the construction, installation, alteration, extension, servicing, maintenance, or repair of on-site sewage disposal systems. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Environment--Solid Waste | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 520 81-0 (2009) Author: Giddings, Helen Relating to workers' compensation insurance coverage under certain agreements and to liability of third parties for an injury to an employee. House: Business & Industry Subcommittee members named | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 981 81-0 (2009) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to consumer protection for and remedies available to a homebuyer whose home does not comply with certain warranties; providing an administrative penalty. House: Business & Industry Subcommittee members named | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Housing--General | Property Interests--General | RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1209 81-0 (2009) Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al. Relating to construction payment trust funds and liens securing payment for certain labor, services, or material. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property | Property Interests--Trusts
HB 1288 81-0 (2009) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to property owner, contractor, and subcontractor liability for certain damages. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1291 81-0 (2009) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to regulation of certain disaster remediation contractors; providing penalties. House: Insurance Left pending in committee | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1635 81-0 (2009) Author: Smith, Todd Relating to the abolition of the Texas Residential Construction Commission. House: Business & Industry Left pending in subcommittee | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Real Property | RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1657 81-0 (2009) Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to workers' compensation insurance coverage regarding certain contractors. House: Business & Industry
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2243 81-0 (2009) Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al. Relating to the licensing and regulation of residential construction contractors and the abolition of the Texas Residential Construction Commission; providing a criminal penalty. House: Business & Industry Left pending in subcommittee | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2281 81-0 (2009) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the jurisdiction of the State Office of Administrative Hearings in contested case hearings involving certain contract claims against the state. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 2515 81-0 (2009) Author: Smith, Todd
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to certain requirements applicable to certain public contracts. House: State Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09 | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS
HB 2533 81-0 (2009) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to damages to affected business entities for project completion delays on highway projects. House: Transportation Left pending in committee | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Highways | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2695 81-0 (2009) Author: Gattis, Dan Relating to the abolition of the Texas Residential Construction Commission. House: Business & Industry Left pending in subcommittee | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property | RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3059 81-0 (2009) Author: Farabee, David Relating to persons subject to liability for residential construction defects or regulation as a builder of residential construction. House: Business & Industry Placed on General State Calendar | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Financial--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3759 81-0 (2009) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the operation and regulation of certain consolidated insurance programs. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General
HB 3778 81-0 (2009) Author: Howard, Charlie Relating to the exclusion of certain flow-through funds in determining total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3849 81-0 (2009) Author: Hamilton, Mike Relating to the licensing and regulation of limited solar electric installers and limited solar electric contractors. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Energy--Solar | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3877 81-0 (2009) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to requiring contractors in certain state construction contracts to provide health benefits to employees. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Health--General | Human Services--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General | Purchasing--State
HB 3913 81-0 (2009) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to resolution of disputes arising under certain construction contracts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 4387 81-0 (2009) Author: Vaught, Allen Relating to the development of contract terms regarding noncompliance by state contractors. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 4486 81-0 (2009) Author: Howard, Charlie Relating to the participation of governmental entities and other employers in a federal work eligibility verification program; establishing an unlawful employment practice. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Aliens | City Government--Employees/Officers | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Electronic Information Systems | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 953 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to contracting issues of state agencies. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Ethics | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1228 81-0 (2009) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the jurisdiction of the State Office of Administrative Hearings in contested case hearings involving certain contract claims against the state. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars | ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SB 1533 81-0 (2009) Author: Hegar, Glenn Relating to persons subject to liability for residential construction defects or regulation as a builder of residential construction. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Financial--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1551 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John Relating to the operation and regulation of certain consolidated insurance programs. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General
SB 1805 81-0 (2009) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Relating to contracting issues of state agencies, including ethics issues related to state contracting. Senate: Government Organization No action taken in committee | Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Ethics | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1926 81-0 (2009) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the licensing and regulation of limited solar electric installers and limited solar electric contractors. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Energy--Solar | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 2063 81-0 (2009) Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al. Relating to workers' compensation insurance coverage regarding certain contractors. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 2164 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to information technology security practices of state agencies. Senate: Government Organization No action taken in committee | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Open Meetings | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2300 81-0 (2009) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to the exclusion of certain flow-through funds in determining total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 507 80-0 (2007) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to the submission and opening of bids, proposals, and statements of qualifications for contracts involving school district facilities. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | Purchasing--Local
HB 663 80-0 (2007) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the performance of a private commercial contractor that provides a service of a state agency. House: Government Reform Left pending in committee | AUDITS & AUDITORS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 734 80-0 (2007) Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al. Relating to contingent payment clauses in certain construction contracts. House: Business & Industry Companion considered in lieu of in committee | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CONTRACTORS' LIENS
HB 1152 80-0 (2007) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to enforcement of certain insurance provisions in and related to construction contracts. House: Civil Practices Left pending in committee | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Insurance--General
HB 1690 80-0 (2007) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to the provision of a preference in certain state and school district construction contracts for contractors that provide health benefits to employees. House: Government Reform Referred to Government Reform | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Education--School Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2014 80-0 (2007) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the operation and regulation of certain consolidated insurance programs; providing penalties. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 2075 80-0 (2007) Author: Krusee, Mike
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to payments to contractors in connection with highway projects of the Texas Department of Transportation. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Highways | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2537 80-0 (2007) Author: Macias, Nathan Relating to liability for hiring an employee or an independent contractor who has been convicted of a nonviolent criminal offense. House: Civil Practices Referred to Civil Practices | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Labor--General
HB 2721 80-0 (2007) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to consumer protection for and remedies available to a homebuyer whose home does not comply with certain warranties; providing an administrative penalty. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Consumer Protection | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Housing--General | TEXAS HOMEBUYER PROTECTION ACT | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
HB 2925 80-0 (2007) Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al. Relating to false claims against the state and actions by the state and private persons to prosecute those claims; providing a civil penalty. House: Civil Practices Left pending in committee | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | FRAUD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS FRAUD AGAINST TAXPAYERS ACT
HB 3069 80-0 (2007) Author: Goolsby, Tony Relating to the licensing and regulation of residential appliance installers and residential appliance installation contractors. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Laid on the table subject to call | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3147 80-0 (2007) Author: Solomons, Burt
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to claims against a contractor for construction of common elements under a condominium or cooperative system. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07 | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3411 80-0 (2007) Author: Gattis, Dan Relating to the operation of the Texas Residential Construction Commission. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property | RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3942 80-0 (2007) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to restrictions on the use of foreign contractors in the performance of certain government service contracts that relate to health and human services. House: Government Reform Referred to Government Reform | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Labor--Workforce Development
SB 324 80-0 (2007) Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Sponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to contingent payment clauses in certain construction contracts. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07 | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CONTRACTORS' LIENS
SB 354 80-0 (2007) Author: Carona, John Relating to the operation and regulation of certain consolidated insurance programs; providing penalties. Senate: State Affairs Not again placed on intent calendar | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 650 80-0 (2007) Author: Carona, John Relating to prompt payment of contractors and subcontractors under a contract to improve real property. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CONTRACTORS' LIENS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 704 80-0 (2007) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the small contractor participation assistance program for certain state construction projects. House: Government Reform
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07 | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1221 80-0 (2007) Author: Carona, John Relating to the provision of a preference in certain state construction contracts for contractors that provide health benefits to employees. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1222 80-0 (2007) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the licensing and regulation of residential appliance installers and residential appliance installation contractors. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1309 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Relating to false claims against the state and actions by the state and private persons to prosecute those claims; providing a civil penalty. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | FRAUD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | WHISTLEBLOWERS
SB 1587 80-0 (2007) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to contractors with the Health and Human Services Commission or with a health and human services agency that provide services to persons with limited English proficiency. House: Appropriations
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Appropriations | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 153 79-0 (2005) Author: Brown, Fred Relating to certain requirements for construction contracts with governmental entities. House: Business & Industry Placed on General State Calendar | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 314 79-0 (2005) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the performance of a private commercial contractor that provides a service of a state agency. House: Government Reform Left pending in committee | AUDITS & AUDITORS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 630 79-0 (2005) Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al. Relating to the distribution of federal earned income tax credit information to persons receiving assistance or benefits under certain health and human services programs. House: Government Reform Placed on General State Calendar | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Human Services--General | Taxation--Income
HB 974 79-0 (2005) Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al. Relating to resolution of disputes arising under certain construction contracts. House: Civil Practices Committee report sent to Calendars | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1146 79-0 (2005) Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to contingent payment clauses in certain construction contracts. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CONTRACTORS' LIENS
HB 1217 79-0 (2005) Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al. Relating to enforcement of certain insurance provisions in construction contracts. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Insurance--General
HB 1261 79-0 (2005) Author: Farabee, David Relating to placement of a mechanic's lien on residential real property. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | MECHANICS' LIENS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 1330 79-0 (2005) Author: Chisum, Warren Relating to the creation of a dispute resolution program for state building construction contracts. House: State Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization | BUILDING & PROCUREMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1626 79-0 (2005) Author: Nixon, Joe Relating to third-party civil liability for certain persons entering into building or construction contracts. House: Civil Practices Referred to Civil Practices | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1940 79-0 (2005) Author: Ritter, Allan
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to alternative dispute resolution of certain contract claims against the state. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05 | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUITS AGAINST THE STATE
HB 2156 79-0 (2005) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the operation and regulation of certain consolidated insurance programs. House: Insurance Left pending in committee | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 2525 79-0 (2005) Author: Callegari, Bill
Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to contracts by governmental entities for construction projects and related professional services and to public works performance and payment bonds. House: Government Reform
Senate: Government Organization
Vetoed by the Governor | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--School Districts | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2659 79-0 (2005) Author: Krusee, Mike
Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to bond requirements for privatized maintenance contracts. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately | BONDS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Highways | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2880 79-0 (2005) Author: Keffer, Bill Relating to the remedy provided for failure to disclose certain information in certain residential construction transactions. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3191 79-0 (2005) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to the employment relationship, including certain requirements relating to reporting independent contractors; providing a penalty. House: Economic Development Committee report sent to Calendars | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Wages
HB 3234 79-0 (2005) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the provision of and notice concerning safety equipment required in the construction, repair, rehabilitation, or alteration of public school facilities. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Highways | Safety | SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES
HR 2222 79-0 (2005) Author: Keffer, Bill Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 334. Reported enrolled | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 334 79-0 (2005) Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Keffer, Bill
Relating to the remedy provided for failure to disclose certain information in certain residential construction transactions. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Business & Commerce
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 445 79-0 (2005) Author: Carona, John | et. al. Relating to indemnification provisions in construction contracts. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS
SB 507 79-0 (2005) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to alternative dispute resolution of certain contract claims against the state. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUITS AGAINST THE STATE
SB 823 79-0 (2005) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to restrictions on the use of foreign workers in the performance of certain government service contracts that relate to health and human services. Senate: Government Organization Left pending in committee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Labor--Workforce Development | Purchasing--State
SB 868 79-0 (2005) Author: Carona, John Relating to the operation and regulation of certain consolidated insurance programs. Senate: State Affairs No action taken in committee | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 1243 79-0 (2005) Author: Carona, John Relating to the provision of a preference in certain state construction contracts for contractors that provide health benefits to employees. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1355 79-0 (2005) Author: West, Royce Relating to requiring a contractor to provide health insurance to its employees as a condition of eligibility for the award of certain state contracts. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Insurance--Health & Accident | Purchasing--State
SB 1444 79-0 (2005) Author: Averitt, Kip | et. al. Relating to contingent payment clauses in certain construction contracts. Senate: Business & Commerce Co-author authorized | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CONTRACTORS' LIENS
SB 1474 79-0 (2005) Author: Lindsay, Jon Relating to bond requirements for privatized maintenance contracts. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security No action taken in committee | BONDS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Highways | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1478 79-0 (2005) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to classification as an independent contractor for purposes of certain labor and insurance laws. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General
SB 1531 79-0 (2005) Author: Averitt, Kip Relating to requiring a contractor or subcontractor to provide health insurance to its employees to participate in certain state contracts. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1594 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to a small contractor assistance program for bidding on construction contracts at institutions of higher education. Senate: Education No action taken in subcommittee | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Education--Higher--General
SB 1661 79-0 (2005) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the reporting and misclassification of employees and independent contractors; providing administrative penalties. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Wages
SB 1689 79-0 (2005) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to third-party civil liability for certain persons entering into building or construction contracts. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SR 1079 79-0 (2005) Author: Duncan, Robert Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 334. Reported enrolled | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 5 79-1 (2005) Author: Ogden, Steve Relating to certain fiscal matters affecting governmental entities. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Referred to Appropriations | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales
SB 14 79-1 (2005) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to contracting and ethics issues of governmental entities; providing a civil penalty. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Ethics | Insurance--Health & Accident | Legislature | Purchasing--State | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 23 79-1 (2005) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to the remedy provided for failure to disclose certain information in certain residential construction transactions. Senate: State Affairs Committee report printed and distributed | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 14 79-2 (2005) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to the remedy provided for failure to disclose certain information in certain residential construction transactions. Senate: State Affairs Committee report printed and distributed | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 541 78-0 (2003) Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al. Relating to contingent payment clauses in certain construction contracts. House: Business & Industry Placed on Major State Calendar | Business & Commerce--General | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CONTRACTORS' LIENS
HB 851 78-0 (2003) Author: Brown, Fred | et. al. Relating to certain requirements for construction contracts with governmental entities. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1346 78-0 (2003) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to mental health and substance abuse services provided through certain state health benefit programs. House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select Left pending in committee | Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 1352 78-0 (2003) Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al. Relating to safety equipment provisions in contracts for construction, repair, rehabilitation, or alteration of public school facilities. House: Public Education Left pending in committee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Safety | SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES
HB 1375 78-0 (2003) Author: Farabee, David Relating to the workers' compensation insurance coverage requirements for certain construction contracts with governmental entities. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1699 78-0 (2003) Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the liability of certain highway, road, and street contractors. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Effective on 9/1/03 | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Highways
HB 1780 78-0 (2003) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to payment to a subcontractor under a public work contract. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State
HB 1796 78-0 (2003) Author: Talton, Robert Relating to the repeal of the exception from required disclosure under the public information law of certain information submitted by a potential vendor or contractor. House: State Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Open Records
HB 2397 78-0 (2003) Author: Corte, Frank | et. al.
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to a vendor's or subcontractor's remedy for nonpayment of certain contracts. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03 | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Highways | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Purchasing--General
HB 2525 78-0 (2003) Author: Ellis, Dan
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the punishment of certain assaults committed against persons who contract with government and employees of those persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03 | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | State Employees
HB 2934 78-0 (2003) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to consumer protection for and remedies available to a homebuyer whose home does not comply with certain warranties; providing an administrative penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Consumer Protection | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Housing--General | Property Interests--General | TEXAS HOMEBUYER PROTECTION ACT
HB 2959 78-0 (2003) Author: Krusee, Mike Relating to bond requirements for privatized maintenance contracts. House: Transportation Laid on the table subject to call | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Highways | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2982 78-0 (2003) Author: Nixon, Joe Relating to workers' compensation insurance coverage for certain persons engaged in building or construction. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3018 78-0 (2003) Author: Solomons, Burt Relating to mechanic's contractor's or materialman's lien. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | MATERIALMEN'S LIENS | MECHANICS' LIENS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 3076 78-0 (2003) Author: West, George Relating to indemnification in certain construction contracts. House: Civil Practices Referred to Civil Practices | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS
HB 3201 78-0 (2003) Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al. Relating to enforcement of certain provisions in construction contracts. House: Civil Practices Left pending in committee | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS
HB 3490 78-0 (2003) Author: Raymond, Richard Relating to resolution of disputes arising under construction contracts. House: Civil Practices Meeting cancelled | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 3492 78-0 (2003) Author: Raymond, Richard Relating to resolution of disputes arising under construction contracts. House: Civil Practices Meeting cancelled | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | TEXAS CONSTRUCTION DISPUTE ADJUDICATION ACT
HB 3530 78-0 (2003) Author: Delisi, Dianne Relating to certain communications with state employees, agents, contractors and sub-contractors. House: Elections No action taken in committee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Employees
SB 256 78-0 (2003) Author: Harris, Chris | et. al. Relating to contingent payment clauses in certain construction contracts. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee | Business & Commerce--General | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CONTRACTORS' LIENS
SB 493 78-0 (2003) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to mental health and substance abuse services provided through certain state health benefit programs. House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars | Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
SB 986 78-0 (2003) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to alternative dispute resolution of certain contract claims against the state. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1081 78-0 (2003) Author: Ogden, Steve Relating to the partial payment of contractors on highway projects. Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Highways | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1432 78-0 (2003) Author: Averitt, Kip Relating to the liability of certain highway, road, and street contractors. Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security Committee report printed and distributed | City Government--Roads | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--Roads | Highways
SB 1580 78-0 (2003) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Krusee, Mike
Relating to bond requirements for privatized maintenance contracts. House: Transportation
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Effective immediately | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Highways | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1693 78-0 (2003) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario | et. al. Relating to enforcement of certain provisions in construction contracts. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS
SB 1720 78-0 (2003) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to a vendor's or subcontractor's remedy for nonpayment of certain contracts. Senate: State Affairs Received from the Senate | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Purchasing--General
SB 1785 78-0 (2003) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to resolution of disputes arising under construction contracts. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1847 78-0 (2003) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the authorization and regulation of casino gambling and to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission; authorizing taxes, establishing scholarships for Texas Students in public colleges and universities providing civil and criminal penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 7 78-3 (2003) Author: Swinford, David | et. al.
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to governmental entities and certain regulatory practices; providing a penalty. House: Government Reform
Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Education--General | Education--School Districts | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | LANDFILLS | LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COMMITTEE | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF | PRIVATE SECURITY BOARD, TEXAS | PRIVATE SECURITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE AIRCRAFT POOLING BOARD | State Finances--Budget | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | TELECONFERENCING | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WATER--CONSERVATION
HB 72 78-3 (2003) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda Relating to the liability of certain nonprofit hospital management contractors. House: Civil Practices Referred to Civil Practices | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Hospitals | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 19 78-3 (2003) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to liability in civil actions against municipal hospital authority contractors. Senate: Administration Committee report printed and distributed | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Hospitals | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 409 77-0 (2001) Author: Shields, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the requirement that the name, address, and phone number of a bondsman appear on the face of performance and payment bonds. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01 | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 554 77-0 (2001) Author: Mowery, Anna Relating to management of construction funds and payment of subcontractors under public contracts. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 762 77-0 (2001) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to requiring certain employers who contract with or receive financial assistance from the state or a state agency to pay its employees a living wage; providing a penalty. House: Economic Development Left pending in committee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1254 77-0 (2001) Author: West, George
Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the extension of uniform group benefits for political subdivisions to certain affiliated service contractors. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01 | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Insurance--Public Employees | Political Subdivisions
HB 1375 77-0 (2001) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to contracts with the Texas Department of Transportation for the removal of certain property from a state highway. House: Transportation Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Highways | Purchasing--State | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1527 77-0 (2001) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to allowing public bodies the authority to require wages higher than the prevailing wage rates for public works. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Wages | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1542 77-0 (2001) Author: Luna, Vilma | et. al. Relating to subcontracting opportunities for historically underutilized businesses. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1611 77-0 (2001) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to collect a penalty for the failure of a contractor or subcontractor to pay the prevailing wage rate. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Wages
HB 1927 77-0 (2001) Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the installation of asbestos in public buildings; providing penalties. House: Public Health
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01 | ASBESTOS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Health--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1980 77-0 (2001) Author: Farabee, David Relating to the workers' compensation insurance coverage requirements for certain construction contracts with governmental entities. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2055 77-0 (2001) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to damages for liability actions in residential construction. House: Civil Practices Referred to Civil Practices | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CONTRACTORS' LIENS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2129 77-0 (2001) Author: Hope, Ruben | et. al. Relating to remedies available for residential construction defects. House: Civil Practices Left pending in committee | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2311 77-0 (2001) Author: Bosse, Fred | et. al.
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to certain agreements for the payment of subcontractors. House: Business & Industry
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | SUBCONTRACTOR'S RIGHT TO BE PAID ACT
HB 2312 77-0 (2001) Author: Bosse, Fred
Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the resolution of certain contract claims against the state. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Administration
Vetoed by the Governor | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Legislature | SUITS AGAINST THE STATE
HB 2664 77-0 (2001) Author: Grusendorf, Kent Relating to the liability of public school employees and volunteers and certain independent contractors of public schools. House: Civil Practices Committee report sent to Calendars | ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Safety
HB 2742 77-0 (2001) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to suits against the state for certain claims for breach of contract. House: Civil Practices Referred to Civil Practices | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | SUITS AGAINST THE STATE
HB 2836 77-0 (2001) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to indemnification in construction contracts. House: Civil Practices No action taken in committee | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2850 77-0 (2001) Author: Brimer, Kim Relating to retainage payments under certain construction contracts. House: Business & Industry Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 2931 77-0 (2001) Author: Marchant, Kenny Relating to express and implied warranties of a contractor for residential construction. House: Business & Industry No action taken in committee | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | HOMEOWNERS EXPRESS WARRANTY ACT | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2962 77-0 (2001) Author: Longoria, John Relating to obtaining bonds and insurance required for certain state construction projects. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3104 77-0 (2001) Author: Hardcastle, Rick Relating to interest on amounts withheld from a payment under a construction contract. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3105 77-0 (2001) Author: Hardcastle, Rick Relating to indemnification in construction contracts. House: Civil Practices Referred to Civil Practices | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3122 77-0 (2001) Author: Ritter, Allan Relating to prompt payment requirements for work performed by contractors and subcontractors on certain real property. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3214 77-0 (2001) Author: George, Kenn Relating to agreements between certain contractors with regard to workers' compensation insurance coverage; providing penalties. House: Business & Industry Considered in Local & Consent Calendars | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3530 77-0 (2001) Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al. Relating to a surety bond obtained for a public project and executed by a surety company. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 3537 77-0 (2001) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the barring of vendors from participation in state contracts. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--State
SB 623 77-0 (2001) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to damages for liability actions in residential construction. Senate: Business & Commerce No action taken in committee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CONTRACTORS' LIENS | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 754 77-0 (2001) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to consumer protection for and remedies available to a homebuyer whose home does not comply with certain warranties; providing an administrative penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | Consumer Protection | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--General | TEXAS HOMEBUYER PROTECTION ACT
SB 952 77-0 (2001) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to subcontracting opportunities for historically underutilized businesses. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1067 77-0 (2001) Author: Harris, Chris | et. al. Relating to certain agreements for the payment of subcontractors. Senate: Business & Commerce Co-author authorized | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS
SB 1268 77-0 (2001) Author: Madla, Frank
Sponsor: Wise, Miguel
Relating to a surety bond obtained for a public project and executed by a surety company and to related surety technical assistance services for certain entities. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01 | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 1324 77-0 (2001) Author: Brown, J. E. Relating to express and implied warranties of a contractor for residential construction. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | HOMEOWNERS EXPRESS WARRANTY ACT | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1489 77-0 (2001) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to indemnification in construction contracts. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1557 77-0 (2001) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to the licensing of certain residential contractors; providing penalties. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | REGULATORY BOARD FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS, STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1575 77-0 (2001) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Sponsor: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to contracts with the Texas Department of Transportation for the removal of certain property from a state highway. House: Transportation
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Highways | Purchasing--State | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1597 77-0 (2001) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to retainage payments under certain construction contracts. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1795 77-0 (2001) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to highways, transportation, and the operation of the Texas Department of Transportation. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Electronic Information Systems | Highways | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | State Employees | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1343 76-0 (1999) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to subcontracting with historically underutilized businesses under prime contracts with state agencies; providing a penalty. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1455 76-0 (1999) Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al. Relating to suits to recover damages resulting from construction defects; providing a civil penalty. House: Civil Practices Laid on the table subject to call | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | FRIVOLOUS LAWSUITS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1522 76-0 (1999) Author: Siebert, Bill | et. al.
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to prompt payment requirements for work performed by contractors and subcontractors on certain real property. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99 | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Mines & Mineral Resources | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Oil & Gas
HB 1997 76-0 (1999) Author: Palmer, Sue
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to installation, repair, or removal of certain vent hoods. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately | AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2054 76-0 (1999) Author: Solomons, Burt
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, and materialmen's liens. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99 | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CONTRACTORS' LIENS | MATERIALMEN'S LIENS | MECHANICS' LIENS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2271 76-0 (1999) Author: Ritter, Allan Relating to contingent payment clauses in certain construction contracts. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 2602 76-0 (1999) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the performance of a private commercial contractor that provides a service of a state agency. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | AUDITS & AUDITORS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVE GOVERNMENT | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2629 76-0 (1999) Author: Alvarado, Leo Relating to the maintenance and use of keys to units in a residential multiunit complex by landlords and contractors. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 2717 76-0 (1999) Author: Brimer, Kim
Sponsor: Haywood, Tom
Relating to contracts involving the construction or repair of improvements to private or public real property. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2860 76-0 (1999) Author: Siebert, Bill Relating to the prompt payment of contractors and subcontractors in governmental contracting. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Purchasing--State
HB 2884 76-0 (1999) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to government contracts for public works. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3548 76-0 (1999) Author: Heflin, Talmadge Relating to coverage of certain independent contractors House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3676 76-0 (1999) Author: Garcia, Domingo Relating to the awarding of contracts for private projects for which municipal entities have provided funding. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--Local
HB 3735 76-0 (1999) Author: Longoria, John Relating to the awarding of contract(s) for private projects for which municipal entities have provided funding House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--Local
SB 506 76-0 (1999) Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.
Sponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to suits to recover damages resulting from construction defects; providing for recovery of a penalty from certain contractors. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99 | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | FRIVOLOUS LAWSUITS | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 515 76-0 (1999) Author: Ogden, Steve Relating to requiring a performance bond for certain highway improvement contracts. Senate: State Affairs Withdrawn from intent calendar | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Highways | Purchasing--State | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 607 76-0 (1999) Author: Fraser, Troy
Sponsor: Solis, Juan
Relating to developing and maintaining a database of the state's defense contractors. House: State, Federal & International Relations
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/99 | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | DEFENSE AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF | Economic & Industrial Development | Electronic Information Systems | Military & Veterans
SB 1014 76-0 (1999) Author: Lindsay, Jon Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain contractors; providing penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | CONTRACTOR LICENSING ADVISORY BOARD | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1057 76-0 (1999) Author: Carona, John Relating to public access under the open records law to information about certain government contracts held by the contractor or a subcontractor; imposing a civil penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Open Records
SB 1274 76-0 (1999) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to certain procedures involving retainage payments to real property construction subcontractors. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Economic Development
Withdrawn from calendar | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CONTRACTORS' LIENS | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SB 1404 76-0 (1999) Author: Fraser, Troy Relating to workers' compensation insurance coverage under certain agreements and to liability of third parties for an injury to an employee. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1483 76-0 (1999) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to prompt payment requirements for work performed by contractors and subcontractors on certain real property. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1484 76-0 (1999) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to the prompt payment of contractors and subcontractors in governmental contracting. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Purchasing--State
SB 1638 76-0 (1999) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to subcontracting with historically underutilized businesses under prime contracts with state agencies; providing a penalty. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1769 76-0 (1999) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to the performance of a private commercial contractor that provides a service of a state agency. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | AUDITS & AUDITORS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVE GOVERNMENT | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1799 76-0 (1999) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to the performance of a private commercial contractor that provides a service of a state agency. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | AUDITS & AUDITORS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVE GOVERNMENT | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1820 76-0 (1999) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to the awarding of contract(s) for private projects for which municipal entities have provided funding. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--Local
HB 22 70-0 (1987) Author: Criss, Lloyd Relating to a restriction of the use of certain indemnity provisions in construction contracts. House: Judiciary Placed on General State Calendar | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Management Relations
HB 275 70-0 (1987) Author: Millsap, Mike
Sponsor: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to home improvement contracts affecting homesteads. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87 | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Homestead
HB 610 70-0 (1987) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to state public works contracts and contractors who belong to certain minority groups. House: Business & Commerce Reported favorably with substitute | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--State
HB 986 70-0 (1987) Author: Willy, John Relating to the period for giving notice of certain claims to general contractors. House: Business & Commerce Referred to subcommittee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CONTRACTORS' LIENS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 1029 70-0 (1987) Author: Hudson III, Samuel Relating to a bond for the construction of a swimming pool. House: Business & Commerce Referred to subcommittee | Business & Commerce--General | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS
HB 1160 70-0 (1987) Author: Parker, Jim
Sponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to the protection of subcontractors and other beneficiaries of funds paid or held under construction contracts; providing a penalty. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87 | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1283 70-0 (1987) Author: Patterson, Pete Relating to a prohibition of the employment of undocumented workers under state public works contracts; providing a civil penalty. House: Labor and Employment Relations 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. | Aliens | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--State
HB 1621 70-0 (1987) Author: Johnson, Cliff
Sponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to the liability of certain persons who clean up hazardous or solid wastes and to the indemnification of those persons. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/87 | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Environment--Solid Waste | Purchasing--General
HB 1883 70-0 (1987) Author: Russell, Sam Relating to retainage under a residential construction contract; providing a penalty. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2467 70-0 (1987) Author: Roberts, Ted Relating to the regulation of certain mechanical contractors by the Texas Department of Labor and Standards. House: Labor and Employment Relations Referred to Labor & Employment Rel. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 457 70-0 (1987) Author: Green, Gene Relating to a requirement that the prevailing wage rate be posted in certain places of employment; providing a penalty. Senate: State Affairs Left as pending business in comm. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Wages | Purchasing--General | SIGNS
SB 1011 70-0 (1987) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Sponsor: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the payment of certain laborers, workers, and mechanics under public work contracts. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Wages | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 224 69-0 (1985) Author: Criss, Lloyd Relating to the rights and liabilities of general contractors, subcontractors, and the state or a local government in relation to public construction projects. House: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Purchasing--Local
HB 446 69-0 (1985) Author: Ragsdale, Paul Relating to the amount of performance and payment bonds required for certain public works contractors. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee | BONDS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--State
HB 620 69-0 (1985) Author: Stiles, Mark
Sponsor: Montford, John
Relating to bids by nonresident contractors for contracts awarded by the state or a political subdivision for construction, improvements, supplies or services. House: Business & Commerce
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--State
HB 1829 69-0 (1985) Author: Patronella, David Relating to the authority of a governmental entity to withhold payments to a general contractor if the general contractor does not pay a subcontractor or supplier. House: Business & Commerce 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State
HB 2238 69-0 (1985) Author: Tejeda, Frank Relating to requirements for certain home improvement contracts; providing a penalty. House: Business & Commerce Referred to subcommittee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2350 69-0 (1985) Author: Hudson III, Samuel Relating to a bond for the construction of a swimming pool. House: Business & Commerce Referred to subcommittee | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS
HB 25 69-2 (1986) Author: Shaw, Larry Relating to unfair business practices by certain contractors with the state. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--State | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 209 68-0 (1983) Author: Ragsdale, Paul Relating to a plan and procedure to provide performance bonds and payment bonds for certain prime contractors. House: Business & Commerce Referred to Committee on Business & Commerce | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Insurance--General
HB 1035 68-0 (1983) Author: Lee, Don Relating to the designation of construction payments and loan receipts as trust funds. House: Financial Institutions Referred to subcommittee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1112 68-0 (1983) Author: Ragsdale, Paul
Sponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the amount of performance and payment bonds required for certain public works contractors. House: Business & Commerce
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Purchasing--General
HB 1126 68-0 (1983) Author: Lee, Don Relating to the time during which notice of certain mechanics' and materialmen's lien claims must be given. House: Financial Institutions Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | MATERIALMEN'S LIENS | MECHANICS' LIENS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 1129 68-0 (1983) Author: Lee, Don Relating to statutory retainage requirements in regard to certain mechanic's and materialmen's liens. House: Financial Institutions Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | MATERIALMEN'S LIENS | MECHANICS' LIENS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 1363 68-0 (1983) Author: Emmett, Ed Relating to payment for construction work by municipal utility districts. House: Natural Resources Placed on daily General State Calendar | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
HB 1399 68-0 (1983) Author: Criss, Lloyd Relating to the general prevailing rate of wages and fringe benefits paid to laborers on public works projects; providing a penalty. House: Labor and Employment Relations Referred to subcommittee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--Wages | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1852 68-0 (1983) Author: Messer, Bill
Sponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to workers' compensation insurance coverage of subcontractors as defined herein. House: Business & Commerce
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2363 68-0 (1983) Author: Presnal, Bill
Sponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to the regulation of certain persons who contract with the state. House: Business & Commerce
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--State
SB 733 68-0 (1983) Author: Henderson, Don
Sponsor: Emmett, Ed
Relating to payment for construction work by municipal utility districts and to certain amounts on which the district is obligated to pay interest. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
HB 98 67-0 (1981) Author: Hudson III, Samuel Relating to bond for construction of a swimming pool. House: Business & Industry Referred to subcommittee | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--General
HB 329 67-0 (1981) Author: Ragsdale, Paul Relating to an assigned risk procedure to provide performance and payment bonds for prime contractors making contracts with the state or a political subdividion. House: Insurance No action taken | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Insurance--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 331 67-0 (1981) Author: Ragsdale, Paul Relating to an assigned risk procedure to provide performance and payment bonds for prime contractors making contracts with the state of a political subdivision. House: Insurance Referred to Committee on Insurance | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Insurance--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 395 67-0 (1981) Author: Benedict, Jerry L. Relating to damages in certain governmental contracts. House: State Affairs Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State
HB 591 67-0 (1981) Author: Atkinson, Hamp
Sponsor: Sarpalius, Bill
Repealing the requirements for notice of work performed by and bonding of nonresident construction contractors. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1662 67-0 (1981) Author: Riley, Ken Relating to worker's compensation coverage of subcontractors. House: Employment Practices Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1869 67-0 (1981) Author: Hill, Anita Relating to indemnity provisions contained in some agreements pertaining to improvements to or on real property. House: Judiciary Reported from subcommittee favorably with amendments | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1993 67-0 (1981) Author: Crawford, Bo Relating to payment of contractors and subcontractors on certain public works projects. House: Business & Industry Referred to subcommittee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Purchasing--General
HB 1994 67-0 (1981) Author: Crawford, Bo Relating to bids for public works. House: Business & Industry Referred to subcommittee | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | PUBLIC CONTRACTING FAIR PRACTICES ACT | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Purchasing--General
HB 2133 67-0 (1981) Author: Green, Gene Relating to regulation of construction contractors. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 70 67-0 (1981) Author: Blake, Roy Relating to the exemption from the sales and use tax for contractors who make improvements to real property of the United States. Senate: Finance Referred to Committee on Finance | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Sales
SB 420 67-0 (1981) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to payment of contractors and subcontractors on certain public works projects. Senate: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Purchasing--State
SB 466 67-0 (1981) Author: Sarpalius, Bill Repealing the requirements for notice of work to be performed by and bonding of nonresident construction contractors. Senate: Economic Development Reported from committee favorably without amendments | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 629 67-0 (1981) Author: Glasgow, Bob Relating to workers' compensation insurance coverage of sub-contractors. Senate: Jurisprudence No action taken | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 813 67-0 (1981) Author: Meier, Bill
Sponsor: Messer, Bill
Relating to certain convents of indemnification in contracts of agreements pertaining to construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair of certain improvements to or on real property; providing for certain exemptions. House: Employment Practices
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS
SB 1080 67-0 (1981) Author: Richards, Mike Relating to workers' compensation insurance coverage of subcontractors. Senate: Jurisprudence No action taken | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 139 66-0 (1979) Author: Ragsdale, Paul Relating to an assigned risk procedure to provide performance and payment bonds for certain contractors making contracts with the state of a political subdivision. House: Insurance Referred to Committee on Insurance | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Insurance--General | Purchasing--State
HB 174 66-0 (1979) Author: Hudson III, Samuel Relating to bond for the construction of a swimming pool. House: Business & Industry Referred to subcommittee | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Consumer Protection | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 633 66-0 (1979) Author: Ceverha, Bill Invalidating provisions for indemnity in certain contracts where there is negligence attributable to the indemnitee. House: Business & Industry Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . . | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 751 66-0 (1979) Author: Cain, David Relating to municipal authority regarding the furnishing of surety bonds by public works contractors. House: Business & Industry Scheduled for future calendar placement | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Purchasing--Local
HB 1243 66-0 (1979) Author: Mankins, Jimmy Relating to workers' compansation coverage of subcontractors and their employees. House: Employment Practices Laid on the table subject to call | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1279 66-0 (1979) Author: Edwards, Al Relating to the use of employees in construction projects who have violated an immigration or naturalization law or rule. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs | Aliens | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1287 66-0 (1979) Author: Leonard, Jr., Bob Relating to liens and performance and payment bonds in connection with public contracts. House: Business & Industry Referred to subcommittee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1546 66-0 (1979) Author: Bock II, Bennie Relating to construction work on or under streets and roads dedicated to public use and other public works contracted for by the state or any political subdivision thereof; clarifying the effect of completion and acceptance of work performed under contracts relating thereto; specifying the extent of a contractor's liability. House: State Affairs Considered by committee in public hearing | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Purchasing--Local
HB 1782 66-0 (1979) Author: Edwards III, Jimmie C. Relating to liens and performance and payment bond in connection with public contracts. House: Business & Industry Coauthor authorized | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Purchasing--Local
SB 309 66-0 (1979) Author: Clower, Ron
Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the furnishing of surety bonds by contractors. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--Local
SB 360 66-0 (1979) Author: Farabee, Ray
Sponsor: Mankins, Jimmy
Relating to workers' compensation insurance coverage of sub-contractors as defined herein. House: Employment Practices
Senate: Jurisprudence
Laid on the table | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 395 66-0 (1979) Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill" Relating to construction work on or under streets and roads dedicated to public use and other public works contracted for by the state or any politica subdivision thereof; clarifying the effect of completion and acceptance of work performed under contracts relating thereto; specifying the extent of a contractor's liability. Senate: State Affairs Motion lost to suspend reg order (to consider on 2nd reading) | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 305 65-0 (1977) Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to contractors' performance and payment bonds and certain liens for contracts over a certain amount. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Human Resources
Effective in 90 days | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State
HB 969 65-0 (1977) Author: Peveto, Wayne Relating to compensation of workmen engaged in public construction work. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Wages | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1225 65-0 (1977) Author: Ragsdale, Paul Relating to an assigned risk procedure to provide performance bonds and payment bonds for certain prime contractors entering into certain contracts with the state or a political subdivision of the state. House: Insurance Coauthor authorized | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Purchasing--State
HB 1584 65-0 (1977) Author: Hale, L. DeWitt Defining the term "sub-contractor" as used in the Texas Workmen's Compensation Act; determining who are employees of the sub-contractor for coverage under the Workmen's Compensation Act. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1585 65-0 (1977) Author: Hale, L. DeWitt Relating to workmen's compensation insurance coverages of sub-contractors as defined herein; defining terms; determining who are employees of the sub-contractor for coverages under the Workmen's Compensation Insurance Act; providing for severability. House: Judiciary Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1109 65-0 (1977) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to the execution of bonds by persons who contract with governmental entities. Senate: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--State
HB 48 64-0 (1975) Author: Reynolds, Richard F.
Sponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to the payment of the limited sales, excise, and use tax by persons who perform improvements on real estate. House: Revenue & Taxation
Senate: Finance
Referred to subcommittee | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Taxation--Sales
HB 141 64-0 (1975) Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Sponsor: McKinnon, Mike
Relating to contractors' performance and payment bonds and certain liens for contracts over a certain amount. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Purchasing--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 849 64-0 (1975) Author: Clower, Ron Relating to the establishment of a minimum performance and payment bond for contractors as defined in the Act; excepting contracts with a cost of less than $750 for labor and materials; specifying that the bond must be secured and recoverable in the State of Texas; requiring evidence of a valid bond as part of any transaction or agreement involving a workman's, mechanic's, or materialman's lien; defining certain unlawful and deceptive trade practices. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to subcommittee | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS
HB 673 63-0 (1973) Author: Atwell, Ben Relating to performance bond requirements and procedures for a contractor or builder who constructs or contracts to construct swimming pools; providing a penalty; and declaring an emergency. House: Business & Industry Referred to subcommittee | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS
HB 719 63-0 (1973) Author: Lewis, Gibson Relating to the regulation of wages paid mechanics and laborers by contractors and subcontractors in connection with the construction, maintenance, and repair of highways; and declaring an emergency. House: Transportation Committee hearing date | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Highways | Labor--Wages
HB 936 63-0 (1973) Author: Bynum, Ben Relating to the general prevailing rate of per diem wages; providing for the posting of bond by contractors; providing certain duties of the attorney general. House: Labor Postponed | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Wages
HB 1014 63-0 (1973) Author: Vecchio, James S. Relating to liability for workmen's compensation benefits to employees of subcontractors. House: Judiciary Subcommittee hearing date | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1254 63-0 (1973) Author: Hudson III, Samuel Relating to contractors' performance bonds for contracts over a certain amount. House: Labor Subcommittee hearing date | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1264 63-0 (1973) Author: Korioth, A.J. "Al" Relating to prevention of racial and other discrimination in the performance of contracts with the state and its municipalities and political subdivisions; declaring an emergency. House: Labor Referred to Committee on Labor | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | DISCRIMINATION | Human Relations | Purchasing--State
HB 1276 63-0 (1973) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to certain bond and liens for material and labor furnished for public improvements. House: Labor Sent to Calendar Committee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Purchasing--State
HB 1456 63-0 (1973) Author: Hudson III, Samuel Relating to contractors' performance and payment bonds and certain leins for contracts over a certain amount. House: Labor Subcommittee hearing date | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Purchasing--State
HB 1465 63-0 (1973) Author: Cavness, Don Relating to the time limitation within which certain actions must be brought against general contractors. House: Judiciary Referred to subcommittee | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 1480 63-0 (1973) Author: Lewis, Gibson Relating to the regulation of wages paid mechanics and laborers by contractors and subcontractors in connection with the construction, maintenance, and repair of highways. House: Labor Reported favorably | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION WAGE ACT | Highways | Labor--Wages
HB 1498 63-0 (1973) Author: Bird, Ronald C. Relating to a performance bond to be filed by a contractor, sub-contractor, or builder engaged in the construction or repair of any house, building or improvement. House: Labor Subcommittee hearing date | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS
HB 1581 63-0 (1973) Author: Barnhart, Ray A.
Sponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Providing for the use of bid security on proposed construction work in the form of cashier's check, certified check, or bidder's bond and providing for the forfeiture of same; amending Chapter 101, Acts of the 58th Legislature, Regular Session, 1963 (Article 8280-280, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), by adding a new Section 19; and declaring an emergency. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor | CLEAR LAKE CITY WATER AUTHORITY | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 338 63-0 (1973) Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob" Relating to the regulation of wages paid mechanics and laborers by contractors and subcontractors in connection with the construction, maintenance, and repair of highways. Senate: State Affairs Committee hearing date | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION WAGE ACT | Highways | Labor--Wages
SB 585 63-0 (1973) Author: Clower, Ron Relating to liability for workmen's compensation benefits to employees of subcontractors. Senate: Human Resources Sent to subcommittee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 797 63-0 (1973) Author: Mauzy, Oscar Relating to a performance bond to be filed by a contractor, sub-contractor, or builder engaged in the construction or repair of any house, building or improvement. Senate: Human Resources Sent to subcommittee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 798 63-0 (1973) Author: Mauzy, Oscar Relating to the purchase, filing and maintaining a performance bond for persons in the business of constructing swimming pools; requiring a performance bond prior to obtaining a building permit; and declaring an emergency. Senate: Human Resources Sent to subcommittee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 465 62-0 (1971) Author: Swanson, Bill T. Relating to removing the sales, excise adn use tax exemption for contractors performing a contract for the United States or its incorporated or unincorporated agencies and instrumentalities. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Taxation--Sales
HB 583 62-0 (1971) Author: Haynes, Clyde Relating to the authority of the Commissioner of Labor Statistics to publish and circulate lists of contractors who have failed to meet certain contractual and statutory specifications for public works projects. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1190 62-0 (1971) Author: Davis, Harold
Sponsor: Herring, Charles
Relating to eliminating the requirement for a certification on the invoice by the contractor or seller and requiring that such invoice be tendered in accordance with Board of Control rules and regulations. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--State
SB 320 62-0 (1971) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" | et. al. Relating to the authority of the Commissioner of Labor Statistics to publish and circulate lists of contractors who have failed to meet certain contractual and statutory specifications for public works projects. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Purchasing--State
HB 8 61-0 (1969) Author: Traeger, John Relating to the redefinition of certain contractors and repairmen. | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS
HB 129 61-0 (1969) Author: Moyer, J. Hudson Relating to amending taxation Statutes to restore certain provisions to the definition of contractor or repairman; relocating the exemption for certain purchases by contractors or repairmen. | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Taxation--Sales
HB 753 61-0 (1969) Author: Price, William Rayford Relating to recovery of attorneys' fees in a suit to recover on a payment bond executed by a public prime contractor. | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS
HB 835 61-0 (1969) Author: Evans, C. David Relating to creating the Home Improvement Contractors Licensing Law; providing penalties and creating penal offenses. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS LICENSE BOARD | HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS LICENSING LAW | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 438 61-0 (1969) Author: Word, James Powell Relating to certain covenants of indemnification in contracts or agreements pertaining to construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair of certain improvements to or on real property. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--General
HB 42 60-0 (1967) Author: Simpson, Joshua M. "Red" | et. al. Relating to declaring construction payments and loan receipts to be trust funds. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | TRUSTS
HB 117 60-0 (1967) Author: Moyer, J. Hudson Relating to regulating the business conduct of painting and decorating contractors; creating a regulatory board and prescribing membership, duties, and procedures; requiring a painting or decorating contractor's license; providing a penalty; making an appropriation. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PAINTING & DECORATING CONTRACTORS BOARD | PAINTING & DECORATING CONTRACTORS REGULATORY ACT
HB 304 60-0 (1967) Author: Duggan, Jr., Fitzhugh Lee | et. al. Relating to contractual relationship between parties to a construction contract; exempting contracts in existence prior to the date this Act takes effect; providing that all other laws or parts of laws do not conflict herewith; providing for severability. | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS
HB 330 60-0 (1967) Author: Crews, David William Relating to declaring certain requirements for indemnity in construction contracts to be against public policy, void and unenforceable. | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS
HB 557 60-0 (1967) Author: Nugent, James E. Relating to notice and bonding requirements for nonresident construction contractors; prescribing a penalty; providing exemptions. | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS
HB 954 60-0 (1967) Author: Longoria, Raul Relating to fixing mechanics' liens on homesteads; requiring that a performance bond be filed with the contract. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | MECHANICS' LIENS | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 984 60-0 (1967) Author: Floyd, Guy Lawrence Maximilian | et. al. Relating to enacting the Home Improvement Contractors Licensing Law; providing penalties and creating penal offenses. | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS LICENSE BOARD | HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS LICENSE LAW | Housing--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1190 60-0 (1967) Author: Williamson, Billy H. | et. al. Relating to workmen's compensation and other coverage for employees of highway subcontractors. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Highways | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1225 60-0 (1967) Author: Floyd, Guy Lawrence Maximilian | et. al. Relating to enacting the Home Improvement Contractors Licensing Law; providing penalties and creating penal offenses. | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS LICENSE BOARD | HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS LICENSE LAW | Housing--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 112 60-0 (1967) Author: Herring, Charles Relating to amending certain statute so as to eliminate the requirement that a contract bidder file an antitrust affidavit each time he submits a contract bid and to require a bidder to file, and to renew, the affidavit with his bid list application. | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--State
SB 170 60-0 (1967) Author: Word, James Powell Relating to contractual relationship between parties to a construction contract; exempting contracts in existence prior to the date this Act takes effect. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--General
SB 472 60-0 (1967) Author: Bernal, Joseph J. Relating to the Home Improvement Contractors Licensing Law; providing penalties and creating penal offenses. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS LICENSE LAW | Housing--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 480 60-0 (1967) Author: Word, James Powell Relating to declaring construction payments and loan receipts to be trust funds; defining wrongful disbursement and misapplication of trust funds as a misdemeanor and felony and attaching a penalty; making the Texas Trust Act inapplicable and the application of the Act inapplicable to bonded jobs, closing agents and lending institutions. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | TRUSTS
HB 86 59-0 (1965) Author: Simpson, Joshua M. "Red" Relating to amending certain statutes by providing that certain persons, firms and corporations who may labor, specially fabricate material, or furnish labor or material to be used in the prosecution of work for the construction or repair of certain houses, buildings or improvements on real property shall be deemed to be in a direct contractual relationship with the owner of such real property and may perfect his lien against the property in the same manner as any other original contractor. | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS
HB 576 59-0 (1965) Author: Duggan, Jr., Fitzhugh Lee Relating to amending certain statutes by providing that liens attaching to oil and gas and mineral property and machinery, buildings, appurtenances thereto used in the operation thereof on behalf of suppliers of materials and services to the owner or operator of such properties attach also to the oil and gas produced therefrom and the proceeds from the sale thereof and to constitute the operator of such property the agent of the owner or owners thereof. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 878 59-0 (1965) Author: Duggan, Jr., Fitzhugh Lee | et. al. Relating to the immunity of construction contractors from liability for certain defects. | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS
SB 419 59-0 (1965) Author: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc" Relating to the immunity of construction contractors from liability for certain defects. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 542 59-0 (1965) Author: Spears, Jr., Franklin Scott Relating to authorizing cities in certain counties to adopt ordinances to regulate the home improvement and repair contracting business. | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Housing--General
HB 435 58-0 (1963) Author: Townsend, James Terrell "Terry" Relating to limiting the liability of laborers, mechanics, materialmen, contractors, builders, architects, and engineers for injuries done to the person of another or for trespass for injury to the estate or the property of another as a result of conditions existing on lands or of buildings, machinery or other work or improvements constructed, installed or performed thereon where such injury or trespass occurs after possession of the premises was delivered to the owner upon completion; and providing a defense to any such action. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 925 58-0 (1963) Author: Quilliam, Jr., William Reed Relating to including producers of ready-built homes in the definition of Contractor or Repairman in the Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Act. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Housing--General | Taxation--Sales
HB 1064 58-0 (1963) Author: Atwell, Ben | et. al. Relating to providing for the period of notice stipulation in contracts between Federal prime contractors and their subcontractors. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--General
SB 255 58-0 (1963) Author: Crump, Louis M. Relating to limiting the liability of laborers, mechanics, materialmen, contractors, builders, architects and engineers who are not also owners of the lands, improvements, or machinery affected, for injuries done to the person of another or for trespass for injury to the estate or the property of another as a result of conditions existing on lands or of buildings, machinery or other work or improvements constructed, installed or performed thereon where such injury or trespass occurs after possession of the premises was delivered to the owner upon completion. | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS
SCR 81 58-0 (1963) Author: Crump, Louis M. Suspending the Joint Rules of the Legislature in order to consider S. B. No. 255. | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Resolutions--Administration
HB 845 57-0 (1961) Author: Yezak, Herman Relating to amending a certain Act exempting certain equipment from permit fees. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Highways
HB 876 57-0 (1961) Author: Dungan, William Taylor "Bill" Relating to amending a certain Statute raising revenue for the State of Texas; providing for the imposition of an occupation tax on highway contractors; providing for administration and enforcement. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Highways | Taxation--Occupation Tax
HB 344 56-0 (1959) Author: McGregor, Frank Bobbitt | et. al. Relating to the requirement of performance and payment bonds by public contractors and claims and liens thereunder for materials and labor. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CONTRACTORS' LIENS | MATERIALMEN'S LIENS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 684 56-0 (1959) Author: Jones, Obie Relating to providing for the regulation and licensing of the occupation of contracting for the performance of painting, decorating and paper-hanging, or any of these occupations; making an appropriation of fees prescribed. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PAINTING, DECORATING & PAPERHANGING CONTRACTORS, STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 183 56-0 (1959) Author: Secrest, Jarrard Relating to the requirement of performance and payment bonds by public contractors and claims and liens thereunder for materials and labor. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CONTRACTORS' LIENS | MATERIALMEN'S LIENS | MECHANICS' LIENS | Purchasing--General
HB 49 56-3 (1959) Author: Cowen, Warren C. "Red" | et. al. Relating to providing for the regulation and licensing of the occupation of contracting for the performance of painting, decorating and paperhanging, or any of these occupations. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PAINTING, DECORATING & PAPERHANGING CONTRACTORS, STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 122 55-0 (1957) Author: Strickland, Robert L. "Bob" | et. al. Relating to repealing certain Statutes; providing for the giving of the usual penal bond for public works with the additional obligation that such contractor shall promptly make payments to all persons supplying him with labor, services or materials and providing the requirements as to sureties, and defining the duties, rights and obligations of contractors, sureties and all those parties furnishing labor, services or materials for public jobs. | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 698 55-0 (1957) Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick" Relating to protected assignments of accounts receivable. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--General
SB 92 55-0 (1957) Author: Lock, Ottis E. Relating to repealing bond for wages, relating to the requirement of the usual penal bond on public works and the additional obligation that a contractor shall make payments to all persons supplying him with services and materials in work on public jobs; providing the requirements as to sureties, and defining the duties, rights and obligations of contractors, sureties and all those parties furnishing labor, services or materials for public jobs. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Purchasing--State
HB 298 54-0 (1955) Author: Lieck, Jr., Charles J. Relating to amending Statutes to provide for the itemization, verification and filing of claims within ninety days from the date of the delivery of materials and the performance of work, or from the date payment is due where such labor and materials have been the subject of written contract. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 356 53-0 (1953) Author: Yancy, Jr., James Watson Relating to amending Article 5160, entitled Bond for Wages, providing for the payment of claims of those who furnish to contractors or sub-contractors equipment on a rental basis or services in the construction or repair of any public building, eliminating therefrom the requirement for filing an itemized statement of claim with the County Clerk, providing for the retention of twenty per cent of the contract price, and for a lien thereon in favor of claimants. | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS
HB 382 53-0 (1953) Author: Downer, Albert Dee Relating to providing for the regulation and licensing of the occupation of contracting for the performance of painting, decorating and paper-hanging, or any of these occupations; making an appropriation of fees prescribed. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PAINTING, DECORATING & PAPERHANGING CONTRACTORS, STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 177 53-0 (1953) Author: Lock, Ottis E. Relating to amending certain Statutes by reducing the amount of bond to be executed by contractors for textbooks. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
SB 341 52-0 (1951) Author: Bracewell, Jr., Joseph Searcy Relating to amending article entitled "Bond for Wages," providing for the payment of claims of those who furnish to contractors or sub-contractors equipment on a rental basis or services in the construction or repair of any public building. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 172 51-0 (1949) Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. Relating to amending a previous Act, concerning payment of purchases which amount to $10.00 or less by the State without the affidavit of the contractor or seller. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--State
HB 157 50-0 (1947) Author: Swanson, Frederick Glenn Relating to amending a previous Act, relative to defining employee, employer and sub-contractor and providing the payment of compensation to employees who perform labor for another even though such employee be employed to perform such labor at a contract price or by piece work. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 185 47-0 (1941) Author: Bean, Woodrow Wilson Relating to making it unlawful for any person or other organization to engage in business or act in the capacity of a contractor without having obtained a license, and providing that the act shall not apply under certain conditions; classifying and defining "contractors"; creating the Contractors' State License Board and authorizing the Registrar of Contractors with approval of said board to adopt rules and regulations for the application of a license. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 432 47-0 (1941) Author: Weatherford, S. William "Bill" | et. al. Relating to amending a certain Article of the Revised Civil Statutes to provide for a contractor's and laborer's lien upon the drilling rig, drill stem, casing, and all drilling machinery under the circumstances otherwise set in Article 5473, as amended. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 78 46-0 (1939) Author: Hankamer, Harold Monroe | et. al. Relating to making it unlawful for any person, firm, copartnership, corporation, association or other organization or any combination thereof to engage in business or act in the capacity of a contractor without having obtained a license. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 29 46-0 (1939) Author: Winfield, Henry L. Relating to making it unlawful for any person, firm, co-partnership, corporation, association or other organization or any combinatory thereof to engage in business or act in the capacity of a contractor individually or jointly with others without having obtained a license. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 174 46-0 (1939) Author: Brownlee, J. Houghton Relating to regulating and controlling the business or occupation, and those engaged in the business or occupation of Painting, Decorating or Paperhanging, providing for the registration of persons engaged in such business or occupation; providing for the creation of the State Board of Contracting Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers Examiners. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 54 43-0 (1933) Author: Jefferson, Pat Curtis Relating to providing for the payment of not less than the general prevailing rate of wages on public works, and not less than the general prevailing rate of wages for legal holiday and overtime work on public works; providing penalties for violation of the provisions thereof. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Wages
HB 81 42-0 (1931) Author: Bond, Thomas R. Relating to amending certain statutes providing that any one contracting with the State of Texas or its political subdivisions for the construction of public buildings or the prosecution and completion of any public work, there shall be retained not less than ten per cent (10%) of the funds due and to become due to the contractor until final completion of said contract. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Purchasing--State
SB 336 40-0 (1927) Author: Wood, Ashley Elijah | et. al. Relating to requiring any person or persons, firm or corporation, entering into a formal contract with the State or its counties or sub-divisions thereof to execute bonds with sureties, with obligation that contractors shall pay laborers and those furnishing materials for such buildings and public works. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State
HB 33 40-1 (1927) Author: Teer, Claude Duval Relating to providing more adequate and better regulations and provisions in connection with bonds where a person or persons, firm or corporation, enter a formal contract with this State or its counties or school districts, or of subdivisions, thereof or any municipality therein for the construction of any public building or the prosecution and completion of any public work | BONDS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--State
SB 34 40-1 (1927) Author: Wood, Ashley Elijah Relating to providing more adequate and better regulations and provisions in connection with bonds where a person or persons, firm or corporation, enter into a formal contract with this State of its counties or school districts, or for subdivisions thereof or any municipality therein for the construction of any public building or the prosecution and completion of any public work. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State
SB 386 39-0 (1925) Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto Relating to requiring all public works authorized to be done by the State, or by any county, city or town incorporated under General or Special Law, or school district created by General or Special Law, to be done under contract and contracts by competitive bidding. Senate: Civil Jurisprudence | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--General
HB 541 38-0 (1923) Author: Jacks, Nathaniel Green Relating to creating a lien in favor of any person, firm or corporation who may furnish any material, apparatus, fixtures, machinery or labor, to contractors who contract for public improvements. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | MATERIALMEN'S LIENS | MECHANICS' LIENS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 54 36-0 (1919) Author: Davis, John Relating to requiring the employment of citizens of the United States on public work, providing that any violation of the Act shall render all contracts with the State, county or municipality void. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 127 36-0 (1919) Author: Murphy, Sr., Charles Alfred Relating to protecting those engaged in the erection or construction of buildings three or more stories in height, from falling through joists, and from falling planks, bricks, rivets or any other substance whereby life and limb is endangered, prescribing the method of protection, and placing the responsibility for carrying out the provision of this Act; prescribing a penalty. | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Health & Safety
SB 53 36-0 (1919) Author: McNealus, James Clayton Relating to requiring the employment of citizens of the United States on public work, providing that any violation of the Act shall render all contracts with the State, county or municipality void, requiring all boards, officers, agents or employees of the State, county or municipalities having the power to enter into contracts for public work, to file in the office of the Commissioner of Labor Statistics the names and addresses of all contractors holding contracts with the State, county or municipality; requiring all contracts to keep a list of all employees stating whether they are natural born or naturalized citizens of the United States, and providing that all such lists shall be open to the inspection of the Commissioner of Labor Statistics; providing penalties. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 61 36-2 (1919) Author: Suiter, William David "Will" Relating to amending certain statutes so as to provide that any Text-book contractor shall make a Bond of Twenty-thousand Dollars, ($20,000.00), for each text-book adopted, and Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00), for each supplementary Text-book adopted. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 85 35-0 (1917) Author: Burton, Charles A. | et. al. Relating to requiring the employment of citizens of the United States on public work, providing that violation render all contracts with the State, county, or municipality void. | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 286 35-0 (1917) Author: Bailey, John H. Relating to amending certain laws relating to liens on the homestead for improvements so as to include ditching, fencing and grubbing. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | MATERIALMEN'S LIENS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 63 34-0 (1915) Author: Lewelling, Dwight Lyman | et. al. Relating to protecting mechanics, artisans, laborers and material men for labor performed; requiring any owner or original contractor of any building on which such labor is performed to see that all such labor have been fully paid for at a just and reasonable valuation. Fixing the time and prescribing the method for filing liens. | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS
HB 30 33-0 (1913) Author: Henry, Lewis H. "Lewie" Relating to requiring any person or persons, firm or corporation entering into a formal act of contract with this State or its counties or subdivisions thereof or any municipality therein for the construction of any public building or public work, to execute bonds with sureties, with obligation that contractors shall pay laborers and those furnishing materials for such buildings and public works. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 304 33-0 (1913) Author: Jordan, Harry Phillip Relating to liens. | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens


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