Rep. Dustin Burrows (HD-83) | Sen. Brandon Creighton (SD-4)

PASSED - Effective September 1, 2023

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Brought regulatory uniformity and consistency to the state of Texas while asserting Texas' authority by prohibiting cities from adopting ordinances, resolutions, orders, or policies on certain matters.

-Establishes a more streamlined and efficient regulatory framework by promoting consistency across municipalities in Texas.
-Recognizes and provides support for unique challenges faced by small businesses.
-Creates a more business-friendly environment by reducing regulatory burdens, enhancing clarity, and fostering consistency in regulatory practices across the state.
-Allows for private entities (including associations) to bring a private cause of action against a municipality for an ordinance in violation of the law.

Rep. Cody Vasut (HD-25) | Sen. Brandon Creighton (SD-4)

PASSED - Effective September 1, 2023

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Defined statute to clearly state that Chapter 2272 of the Right to Repair Statute cannot be waived by contract.

-Lowered number of frivolous lawsuits happening after school bond projects were completed by allowing the opportunity for any potential defects to be remedied.
-Protects general contractors by disallowing governmental entities from circumventing this chapter by requiring the waiver of this statute in contracts.
-Promotes transparency and accountability in government projects by upholding the principles and objectives of the Right to Repair Statute.

Rep. Jeff Leach (HD-67) | Sen. Bryan Hughes (SD-1)

Passed the Texas House. Died in Texas Senate on Calendar

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Prohibits Contractual language forbidding or limiting compensable damages for delays caused soley by the owner or its agent.

-Protects general contractors from being held financially responsible for delays caused soley by the property owner or their representative.

Rep. Shelby Slawson (HD-59) | Sen. Bryan Hughes (SD-1)

Passed the Texas House. Died in Texas Senate in Committee

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Allows for the trust fund claim to be re-assigned to another party to the construction contract.

-Empowers general contractors and subcontractors by making the trust fund claim re-assignable and enhances legal remedies by allowing them to pursue individuals who have stolen money from projects.

Rep. Cecil Bell (HD-3)

Died in House Committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures

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Would have declared International Plumbing Code as the sole plumbing code in Texas.

-Reduced confusion among contractors, builders, and regulatory authorities by consolidating the plumbing code under one code (the International Plumbing Code).
-Saved on costs that come from the use of multiple plumbing codes.
-Enhanced efficiency in the construction process by establishing a clear and consistent set of regulations to follow as less than a dozen municipalities utilize the alternative, the Uniform Plumbing Code.

Rep. Gervin-Hawkins (HD-120)

Died in House Committee on County Affairs

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Increased the limit for change orders on government projects that required approval from the governing body.

-Increased current contract limit from $1 million to $5 million in recognition of inflation and labor challenges.
-Reduces administrative burden and delays by eliminating the need for repeated notices for public meetings and approvals by the governing body for contracts exceeding the change order limit.

Rep. Geanie Morrison (HD-30)

Died in House Committee on State Affairs

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Clarifies the use of acceptable alternatives to determine the prevailing wage of public projects.

-Allows for general contractors to utilize regional surveys from the Texas Workforce Commission in determining a prevailing wage.
-Applies to counties with populations of less than 1,000,000.

Rep. Briscoe Cain (HD-128)

Addressed through HB 2127

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Asserts the state's authority in matters involving an alleged wage theft by pre-empting any local ordinance or enforcement of any local ordinance regarding wage theft.

Sen. Kelly Hancock (HD-9)

Passed the Texas Senate. Died on Texas House Floor

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Expanded current statute to include a prohibition on the use of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) on projects that receive funding from local government entities and expanded prohibition to include projects that receive local funding.

-Promotes equal opportunity for all contractors by ensuring they all have the same opportunity to participate in the bidding process, regardless of labor affiliation.