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TX SB1301

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Sparks

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands design-build construction method eligibility to all governmental entities in Texas, removing the previous requirement that entities must have a population of more than 100,000 within their geographic boundary or service area

  • Maintains eligibility for boards of trustees governed by Chapter 54 of the Transportation Code

  • Broadens the definition of "single integrated project" for water infrastructure to include wastewater infrastructure projects, not just water treatment plants

  • Expands components that qualify as part of a single integrated water/wastewater project to include pump stations and water storage facilities, in addition to treatment facilities, well fields, desalination plants, and pipelines

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the design-build method for certain government construction projects.

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Last Action

Co-author authorized

3/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Business & Commerce2/28/2025

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