Bill: SB 807, 85(R) - 2017

Committee

Senate State Affairs

2nd Chamber Committee

House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Companion Bill

HB 1844

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

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

Source URL (retrieved on 03/28/2024 05:03 AM): http://reports.texasaction.com/bill/85r/sb807?print_view=true