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TX HB5201

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Janie Lopez

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires school districts to ensure project managers overseeing construction of buildings or facilities are bonded for all projects exceeding $1,000,000, in accordance with Chapter 2252 of the Government Code

  • Mandates school districts verify that project managers are licensed or registered with the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors before entering into contracts

  • Requires project managers to provide evidence of professional liability insurance or errors and omissions coverage for construction projects exceeding $1,000,000

  • Establishes that performance bonds must equal at least 10% of the total contract value and must be issued by a surety company authorized to conduct business in Texas

  • Allows claims against the bond if the project manager fails to meet deadlines, causes budget overruns, or fails to pay subcontractors or suppliers

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to requiring school districts ensure that project managers overseeing construction projects are bonded.

Education

Last Action

Left pending in committee

4/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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