Bill: HB 3913, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
House Urban 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
Hugh Shine
Bill Caption
Relating to retainage requirements for certain public works construction projects.
Fiscal Notes
From the LBB: no significant fiscal implication to the state is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
HB 3913 would amend the Government Code to require a governmental entity to include in a public works contract to which the entity is a party a provision that establishes the circumstances under which the project will be substantially complete and if retainage will be released on substantial completion of the project. Next, a governmental entity would be prohibited from withholding a retainage that exceeds 5% of the contract price on a public works contract with a total value of $1 million or more. Third, this bill would implement certain restrictions on retainage withheld by a prime contractor from a subcontractor, or by a subcontractor from another subcontractor, under public works contracts with a total value of at least $250,000.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This is a procedural bill regarding public works contracts and retainage that does not appear to have a connection to our liberty principles, therefore we remain neutral.
Organizations Supporting
Associated Builders and Contractors of Texas
Texas Construction Association
Texas Water Infrastructure Network
Organizations Opposed
San Antonio Water System
