Bill: HB 3069, 87(R) - 2021

Committee

House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

2nd Chamber Committee

Senate State Affairs

Vote Recommendation

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


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