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TX SB1066

Bill

Status

Passed

5/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Charles Perry

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires contractors working on Texas Parks and Wildlife Department construction projects exceeding $150,000 to execute both a performance bond and a payment bond before beginning work

  • Applies to contracts for constructing, altering, or repairing public buildings or carrying out public work for the department

  • The department, executive director, or executive director's designee is responsible for requiring the bonds

  • Applies only to contracts solicited on or after September 1, 2025; contracts solicited before that date remain under prior law

  • Passed the Senate 30-0 on March 13, 2025, and the House 143-0 on April 30, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the requirement for performance and payment bonds from certain contractors of the Parks and Wildlife Department.

Parks & Wildlife

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

5/15/2025

Committee Referrals

Culture, Recreation & Tourism4/17/2025
Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs2/24/2025

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