Bill: HB 2121, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
2nd Chamber Committee
Senate State Affairs
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Author(s)
John Cyrier
Sponsor(s)
Bryan Hughes
Bill Caption
Relating to damages in certain contract claims against the state.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the state is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
HB 2121 would amend the Government Code to allow the awarding of attorney fees in breach of contract cases against the state if the breach is for engineering, architectural, or construction materials or services and the amount in controversy is under $250,000.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This is a procedural bill allowing the payment of damages in certain breach of contract cases against the state that does not appear to have a connection to our liberty principles. We remain neutral.
Organizations Supporting
AGC-Texas Building Branch
Associated Builders and Contractors of Texas
Texas Construction Association
Texas Society of Architects
