Bill

HB 1739

87(R) - 2021
House Transportation
Senate Transportation
House Transportation
Senate Transportation
Purchasing

Contact the Author

Ramon Romero Jr.

Phone:

512-463-0740

Capitol Office:

Room E2.322

Email:

Vote Recommendation

Yes
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Ramon Romero Jr.
Ben Leman
Jarred Patterson

Sponsor(s)

Brandon Creighton

Bill Caption

Relating to certain contracts regarding airports and associated air navigation facilities operated by or on behalf of a local government.

Fiscal Notes

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 1739 would prohibit a local government or person operating an airport on behalf of a local government from entering into an airport infrastructure or equipment contract with an entity that a federal court determines has misappropriated intellectual property or trade secrets, and that is owned, controlled, or subsidized by certain foreign governments. Such contracts must not exceed 99 years,

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action supports HB 1739. It is within the proper scope of state government to prohibit or restrict public contracts with foreign entities that are determined to be enemies or adversaries of Texas and the United States and that infringe on the intellectual property rights of Texans. 

Contact the Author

Ramon Romero Jr.

Phone:

512-463-0740

Capitol Office:

Room E2.322

Email: