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Bill	Session	Author & Sponsor	Caption	Committees	Last action	Subjects
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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