Bill

HB 3069

87(R) - 2021
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate State Affairs
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate State Affairs
Civil Remedies
Civil Procedure
Torts

Contact the Author

Justin Holland

Phone:

512-463-0484

Capitol Office:

E2.906

Email:

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Justin Holland
Cody Harris
Julie Johnson
Jeff Leach
Joe Moody

Co-Author(s)

Ryan Guillen

Sponsor(s)

Bryan Hughes

Bill Caption

Relating to statutes of limitation and repose for certain claims involving the construction or repair of an improvement to real property or equipment attached to real property.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 3069 would tighten the statute of limitations for certain suits by a governmental entity against architects, engineers, interior designers, and persons involved in real property improvements generally from ten years to eight years. The new limitation period would not apply to a contract entered into by the Texas Department of Transportation, a project that receives funding from the state highway fund or federal transportation fund, or a civil works project.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action is neutral on HB 3069.

Contact the Author

Justin Holland

Phone:

512-463-0484

Capitol Office:

E2.906

Email: