Bill

HB 2135

86(R) - 2019
House State Affairs
House State Affairs

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Hugh Shine

Bill Caption

Relating to retainage requirements for certain public works construction projects.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

Retainage is the percentage of a public works contract payment that is withheld by a government entity to secure performance of the contract. HB 2135 would place additional requirements and limitations on the amount of retainage a governmental entity may withhold and would prohibit a government entity from withholding retainage in certain circumstances. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action recommends remains neutral on this legislation which does not appear to affect our liberty principles. The government certainly is within its rights to set the terms of contracts, however we have no basis to determine whether the retainage amounts specified by this bill, or the circumstances when retainage is allowed or prohibited, are appropriate.