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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2086 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, EddieSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 3416 87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: 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
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
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
HB 3595 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to residential construction liability.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
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
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
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
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
HB 4207 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to private vendors for correctional facilities and services.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
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
SB 219 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 26 87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the requirement for payment bonds from certain public work contractors.
Filed
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1542 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2578 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, EdSponsor: 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
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
HB 2752 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to job order contracting.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 3834 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, GiovanniSponsor: 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
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
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
SB 163 86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrÃguez, 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
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
SB 986 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 252 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, VanSponsor: 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
SB 473 85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, 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
SB 474 85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, 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
SB 475 85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, 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
SB 533 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to governmental entity contracting and procurement.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1215 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: 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
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
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
SB 1523 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1027 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to state agency contracting.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 3193 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bernal, DiegoSponsor: 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
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
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
HB 3491 84-0 (2015)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to asset management agreements of the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation
Withdrawn from schedule
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
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
HR 3488 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1295.
Reported enrolled
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
SB 154 84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, 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
SB 155 84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to required workers' compensation insurance coverage for building and construction contractors.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 353 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to state agency contracting.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
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
SB 408 84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 927 84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, 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
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
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
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
SB 1081 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the disclosure of certain information under a consolidated insurance program.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/16
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
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
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
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
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
SR 1064 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 1295.
Reported enrolled
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 768 83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, DonnaSponsor: 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
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
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
HB 1050 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to purchasing and other contracts by governmental entities.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
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
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
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
HB 1503 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kuempel, JohnSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1965 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, LindaSponsor: 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
HB 2015 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, JohnSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2704 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to bids for construction contracts for certain conservation and reclamation districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2733 83-0 (2013)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the administration and operation of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2766 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 192 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
SB 341 83-0 (2013)
Author: RodrÃguez, 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
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
SB 540 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: 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
SB 615 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the contracting authority of the Texas Historical Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/13
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
SB 740 83-0 (2013)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to required workers' compensation insurance coverage for building and construction contractors.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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
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
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
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
SB 1281 83-0 (2013)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
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
SB 1680 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: 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
SB 1681 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to oversight and management of state contracts.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Government Organization
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
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
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
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
HB 398 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, JimSponsor: 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
HB 628 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: 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
HB 641 82-0 (2011)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to insurance requirements for certain contract carriers.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
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
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
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
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
HB 1580 82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, FredSponsor: 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
HB 1581 82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the regulation of dental assistants.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1711 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, JohnSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to disaster remediation contracts.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/11
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
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
HB 2010 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to indemnification provisions in construction contracts.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2093 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: 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
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
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
HB 2525 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, LindaSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 3604 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to enforcement of certain insurance provisions in construction contracts.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
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
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.
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
SB 361 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to indemnification provisions in construction contracts.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Insurance
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
SB 590 82-0 (2011)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to retainage under certain construction contracts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 831 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Jose | 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
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
SB 1042 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: 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
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
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
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
SB 1399 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, DanSponsor: Legler, Ken
Relating to the regulation of foundation repair contractors; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report distributed
SB 1765 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Jose
Relating to rest breaks for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1291 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to regulation of certain disaster remediation contractors; providing penalties.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
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
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
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
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
HB 2515 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, ToddSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to certain requirements applicable to certain public contracts.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09
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
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
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
HB 3759 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the operation and regulation of certain consolidated insurance programs.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 953 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to contracting issues of state agencies.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1228 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2075 80-0 (2007)
Author: Krusee, MikeSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
HB 3147 80-0 (2007)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1222 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: 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
SB 1309 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1940 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ritter, AllanSponsor: 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
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
HB 2525 79-0 (2005)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: 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
HB 2659 79-0 (2005)
Author: Krusee, MikeSponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to bond requirements for privatized maintenance contracts.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
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
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
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
HR 2222 79-0 (2005)
Author: Keffer, Bill
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 334.
Reported enrolled
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
SB 445 79-0 (2005)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to indemnification provisions in construction contracts.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SR 1079 79-0 (2005)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 334.
Reported enrolled
SB 5 79-1 (2005)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to certain fiscal matters affecting governmental entities.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Appropriations
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1699 78-0 (2003)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: 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
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
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
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
HB 2525 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, DanSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
HB 3076 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, George
Relating to indemnification in certain construction contracts.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
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
HB 3490 78-0 (2003)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to resolution of disputes arising under construction contracts.
House: Civil Practices
Meeting cancelled
HB 3492 78-0 (2003)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to resolution of disputes arising under construction contracts.
House: Civil Practices
Meeting cancelled
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1580 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Krusee, Mike
Relating to bond requirements for privatized maintenance contracts.
House: Transportation Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Effective immediately
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1254 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: 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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2055 77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to damages for liability actions in residential construction.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
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
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
HB 2312 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bosse, FredSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the resolution of certain contract claims against the state.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Administration
Vetoed by the Governor
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
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
HB 2836 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to indemnification in construction contracts.
House: Civil Practices
No action taken in committee
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
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
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
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
HB 3105 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to indemnification in construction contracts.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 952 77-0 (2001)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to subcontracting opportunities for historically underutilized businesses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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
SB 1268 77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: 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
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
SB 1489 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to indemnification in construction contracts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
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
SB 1575 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: 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
SB 1597 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to retainage payments under certain construction contracts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
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
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
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
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
HB 1997 76-0 (1999)
Author: Palmer, SueSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to installation, repair, or removal of certain vent hoods.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 2054 76-0 (1999)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, and materialmen's liens.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2271 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to contingent payment clauses in certain construction contracts.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
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
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
HB 2717 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: 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
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
HB 2884 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to government contracts for public works.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3548 76-0 (1999)
Author: Heflin, Talmadge
Relating to coverage of certain independent contractors
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
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
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
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
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
SB 607 76-0 (1999)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: 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
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
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
SB 1274 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to certain procedures involving retainage payments to real property construction subcontractors.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Withdrawn from calendar
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 275 70-0 (1987)
Author: Millsap, MikeSponsor: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to home improvement contracts affecting homesteads.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
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
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
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
HB 1160 70-0 (1987)
Author: Parker, JimSponsor: 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
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.
HB 1621 70-0 (1987)
Author: Johnson, CliffSponsor: 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
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
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.
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.
SB 1011 70-0 (1987)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: 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
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
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
HB 620 69-0 (1985)
Author: Stiles, MarkSponsor: 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1112 68-0 (1983)
Author: Ragsdale, PaulSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
HB 1852 68-0 (1983)
Author: Messer, BillSponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to workers' compensation insurance coverage of subcontractors as defined herein.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2363 68-0 (1983)
Author: Presnal, BillSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to the regulation of certain persons who contract with the state.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 733 68-0 (1983)
Author: Henderson, DonSponsor: 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 . . . . . . . . . .
HB 98 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to bond for construction of a swimming pool.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to subcommittee
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
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
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
HB 591 67-0 (1981)
Author: Atkinson, HampSponsor: 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
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
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
HB 1994 67-0 (1981)
Author: Crawford, Bo
Relating to bids for public works.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2133 67-0 (1981)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to regulation of construction contractors.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
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
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
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
SB 629 67-0 (1981)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to workers' compensation insurance coverage of sub-contractors.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
SB 813 67-0 (1981)
Author: Meier, BillSponsor: 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 . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1080 67-0 (1981)
Author: Richards, Mike
Relating to workers' compensation insurance coverage of subcontractors.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
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
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
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 . . . . . .
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 309 66-0 (1979)
Author: Clower, RonSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the furnishing of surety bonds by contractors.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 360 66-0 (1979)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Mankins, Jimmy
Relating to workers' compensation insurance coverage of sub-contractors as defined herein.
House: Employment Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Laid on the table
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)
HB 305 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hudson III, SamuelSponsor: 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
HB 969 65-0 (1977)
Author: Peveto, Wayne
Relating to compensation of workmen engaged in public construction work.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
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
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
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
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
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
HB 141 64-0 (1975)
Author: Hudson III, SamuelSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
HB 1190 62-0 (1971)
Author: Davis, HaroldSponsor: 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.
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.
HB 8 61-0 (1969)
Author: Traeger, John
Relating to the redefinition of certain contractors and repairmen.
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.
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.
HB 835 61-0 (1969)
Author: Evans, C. David
Relating to creating the Home Improvement Contractors Licensing Law; providing penalties and creating penal offenses.
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.
HB 42 60-0 (1967)
Author: Simpson, Joshua M. "Red" | et. al.
Relating to declaring construction payments and loan receipts to be trust funds.
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.
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.
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.
HB 557 60-0 (1967)
Author: Nugent, James E.
Relating to notice and bonding requirements for nonresident construction contractors; prescribing a penalty; providing exemptions.
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.
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.
HB 1190 60-0 (1967)
Author: Williamson, Billy H. | et. al.
Relating to workmen's compensation and other coverage for employees of highway subcontractors.
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.
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.
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.
SB 472 60-0 (1967)
Author: Bernal, Joseph J.
Relating to the Home Improvement Contractors Licensing Law; providing penalties and creating penal offenses.
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.
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.
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.
HB 878 59-0 (1965)
Author: Duggan, Jr., Fitzhugh Lee | et. al.
Relating to the immunity of construction contractors from liability for certain defects.
SB 419 59-0 (1965)
Author: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc"
Relating to the immunity of construction contractors from liability for certain defects.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SCR 81 58-0 (1963)
Author: Crump, Louis M.
Suspending the Joint Rules of the Legislature in order to consider S. B. No. 255.
HB 845 57-0 (1961)
Author: Yezak, Herman
Relating to amending a certain Act exempting certain equipment from permit fees.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
HB 698 55-0 (1957)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick"
Relating to protected assignments of accounts receivable.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
HB 304 33-0 (1913)
Author: Jordan, Harry Phillip
Relating to liens.
