Bill
SB 807
85(R) - 2017
Senate State Affairs
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate State Affairs
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Business, Industry, & Commerce
Companion Bill
HB 1844
Vote Recommendation
Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Author(s)
Brandon Creighton
Sponsor(s)
Paul Workman
Bill Caption
Relating to choice of law and venue for certain construction contracts.
Fiscal Notes
From the LBB: no significant fiscal implication to the state is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
SB 807 would amend the Business & Commerce Code to add that if a construction contract or agreement affecting the construction contract contains a provision making the contract or agreement subject to another state’s law, it would be voidable by a party obligated to perform the work that is the subject of the contract.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This is a procedural bill that updates construction contracting law and does not appear to have a connection to our liberty principles, therefore we remain neutral.
Organizations Supporting
Associated Builders and Contractors of Texas
Texas Apartment Association
Texas Association of Builders
Texas Water Infrastructure Network
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