Bill

HB 1477

87(R) - 2021
House State Affairs
Senate Business and Commerce
House State Affairs
Senate Business and Commerce

Contact the Author

Keith Bell

Phone:

(512) 463-0458

Capitol Office:

E2.702

Email:

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Keith Bell
John Cyrier
Jeff Leach
Richard Raymond
Ramon Romero Jr.

Co-Author(s)

Ryan Guillen
Sam Harless

Sponsor(s)

Robert Nichols

Bill Caption

Relating to performance and payment bonds for public work contracts on public property leased to a nongovernmental entity.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.


Bill Analysis

HB 1477 would extend certain provisions governing the use of performance bonds used in work contracts to apply to certain public work contracts. The bill provides an exemption for contracts made between nongovernmental entities and certain river authorities. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

As HB 1477 does not pertain to the liberty principles, Texas Action is neutral on this bill.

Contact the Author

Keith Bell

Phone:

(512) 463-0458

Capitol Office:

E2.702

Email: