Bill: HB 1477, 87(R) - 2021

Committee

House State Affairs

2nd Chamber Committee

Senate Business and Commerce

Vote Recommendation

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


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