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TX SB2953
Bill
Status
3/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brent Hagenbuch
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) from giving preference to bids for road construction materials based on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, including carbon emission criteria
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Applies the prohibition only when proposed materials meeting ESG criteria are less cost effective or less durable than alternative materials for the same project
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Adds new Section 223.0471 to the Transportation Code under the chapter governing highway improvement contracts
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the awarding of contracts by the Texas Department of Transportation for certain materials used in road construction projects.
Transportation
Last Action
Referred to Transportation
4/7/2025