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TX HB718
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Cecil Bell
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AI Summary
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Public institutions of higher education in Texas are prohibited from contracting with private entities to construct student housing facilities if the entity has pending legal actions or liens related to nonpayment of contractors, subcontractors, or vendors
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The prohibition does not apply if the private entity has provided a payment bond to cover the nonpayment claim or is contesting the claim's validity or accuracy in good faith
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Adds new Section 51.9273 to the Texas Education Code under Subchapter Z, Chapter 51
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The law applies only to contracts entered into on or after September 1, 2025; existing contracts remain governed by prior law
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Passed the House 131-6 on April 30, 2025, and the Senate 31-0 on May 28, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to prohibiting a public institution of higher education from partnering with certain private entities for the construction of a student housing facility.
Education
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025