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HB 19: Relating to the issuance and repayment of debt by local governments, including the adoption of an ad valorem tax rate and the use of ad valorem tax revenue for the repayment of debt.
HB 483: This bill requires Texas to partner with a private company to build and operate high-speed rail from Dallas to Austin to San Antonio. It takes effect September 1, 2025.
HB 875: This bill exempts small municipal construction projects—costing less than 1% of a city's budget—from requiring workers' compensation insurance or performance bonds. It applies to contracts made after September 1, 2025.
SB 764: This bill updates the rules for hearings on electrician license denials or disciplinary actions, aligning them with general state procedures under the Government Code. It applies to hearings starting on or after September 1, 2025.
HB 2351: This Texas bill makes it a third-degree felony for employers to knowingly hire someone unlawfully present due to certain offenses. It takes effect September 1, 2025.

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HB 3605: This bill creates a $5,000 franchise tax credit for Texas businesses that employ certified apprentices in broadband utility construction jobs. The program starts in 2026, is capped at $10 million per biennium, and allows credit carryforwards and transfers.
HB 3504: This bill creates a sales tax exemption on certain tools and equipment used by skilled trade workers during a four-day period each September, with price limits set for eligible items like power tools, work boots, gloves, and safety gear.
SB 2351: This bill allows the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to require updated plans for concrete plant construction, expansion, or modification if a standard permit is amended and work hasn't yet started. It also mandates more detailed plot plans in permit applications, including distances, structures, and benchmarks.
SB 2082: This bill prohibits the operation of concrete crushing facilities within 440 yards of a hospital, school, residence, or place of worship when a permit application is filed, with exceptions for previously authorized sites and certain enclosed, recycled-material facilities near the border. It applies only to applications filed on or after September 1, 2025.

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HB 3214: This bill reduces the work experience required for a master plumber license in Texas from four years to two, or one year with approved apprenticeship training. It takes effect on September 1, 2025.
HB 2827/SB 681: This bill extends the validity of engineering licenses and business registrations in Texas from one year to at least two years. It takes effect on September 1, 2025.
HB 1874: This bill expands the scope of work a master electrician in Texas can perform, including electrical sign work and verifying training compliance for various electrician licenses. It takes effect on September 1, 2025.
SB 776/HB 2463: This bill ensures contractors can claim damages for government-caused delays, prohibits waiver of this right, and excludes certain projects. Effective September 1, 2025.
SB 390: This bill expands the definition of a historically underutilized business (HUB) in Texas to include certain veteran-owned small businesses certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration, making them eligible for state contracting benefits. Effective September 1, 2025.
HB 3223: This bill reduces the statute of limitations for construction-related claims from 10 to 8 years and shortens certain filing periods. Effective September 1, 2025.
HB 3353: This bill shields highway, road, and street contractors from liability for injuries, property damage, or death if they were in material compliance with contract terms at the time of the incident. It applies to contractors working for state, regional, county, or local government entities. Effective September 1, 2025.
HB 346: The bill eliminates first-year fees for new businesses, allocates 5% of economic and workforce funds to businesses under five years old, and promotes more state contracts for them. Annual reports will track progress. Effective September 1, 2025.
HB 1360: The bill updates Texas construction regulations, exempting certain programs, ordinances, and historic buildings from some rules. It requires analyzing the cost impact before adopting new energy standards for buildings. It takes effect September 1, 2025.
HB 3306:This bill updates the Insurance Code to exclude certain indemnity agreements from regulations, particularly for electric utility infrastructure projects. It exempts indemnity provisions in construction contracts for electric utilities and transmission/distribution utilities. The bill applies to contracts entered into after September 1, 2025.
HB 573: This bill lets Texas legislators request unannounced inspections of concrete plants on behalf of constituents with complaints. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) must prioritize these requests, provide relevant information, and explain any denial within 90 days. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.
HB 1499: This bill creates a grant program to help ready-mixed concrete manufacturers cover costs for accessing environmental product declaration tools. Manufacturers must use these declarations for their products. The program will be managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and starts on September 1, 2025.
HB 1768: The bill requires concrete plant operators to update plans if a standard permit is amended before construction begins. It also mandates specific plot plan details for permit applications. It takes effect immediately if approved by a two-thirds vote, or on September 1, 2025.
HB 3887: This bill mandates performance and payment bonds for contractors with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department on contracts over $150,000 for public building or work projects, starting September 1, 2025.

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SB 1612: This amendment to the Texas Property Code designates most construction funds as trust funds, excluding those for certain residential properties. It affirms that contractors and related workers are trust fund beneficiaries and requires courts to award attorney’s fees to prevailing beneficiaries in legal actions. The law applies to contracts and cases starting September 1, 2025.
HB 2418: Starting September 1, 2025, Texas will waive the fundamentals of engineering exam for applicants with 15+ years of experience who meet education requirements and pose no public safety risk.
HB 2203: Starting September 1, 2025, land surveyors are granted the same liability protections as architects and engineers in Texas construction contracts. They can't be forced to take responsibility for others' negligence, and contracts must follow standard professional care requirements.
SB 2722: This Texas bill restricts how counties with over 4 million people, like Harris County, use toll road revenue. Funds must cover toll project costs or debt, with remaining funds split between cities for emergency services (30%) and county roads (70%). Misuse results in penalties and potential tax rate limits. It takes effect September 1, 2025.

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HB 386: This bill raises change order limits for local government construction contracts. Contracts under $5 million can be increased by up to 50% or $1 million, whichever is greater. Contracts of $5 million or more remain capped at 25%. It also increases the approval threshold for officials from $50,000 to $250,000, effective September 1, 2025.
HB 446: This bill creates statewide workplace heat safety rules, requiring employers to provide water, shade, rest, and training. It bans retaliation against employees who report heat-related issues and allows penalties and lawsuits for noncompliance. Standards must be in place by March 1, 2026.
HB 3005: This bill clarifies that audits lasting more than 60 days after a project's substantial completion are not valid reasons to delay payments under public construction contracts. It applies to contracts entered into on or after September 1, 2025.
HB 3287: This bill classifies most construction retainage funds as trust funds, excluding those for residential homes. It allows workers to recover attorney’s fees if they win a trust fund dispute. Effective September 1, 2025.
HB 3288: This bill states that using construction trust funds to cover disputes from unrelated contracts is a misuse of those funds. It applies to contracts signed on or after September 1, 2025.
HB 3289: This bill clarifies that unrelated contract disputes cannot be used to justify withholding payment under a construction contract. It applies to contracts signed on or after September 1, 2025.
HB 3290: This bill extends the time owners must reserve 10% of construction funds for mechanic’s lien claims. Funds must now be held until the earlier of: 31 days after work completion or 61 days after a certificate of occupancy is issued or the improvement is used. Applies to contracts signed on or after September 1, 2025.
HB 3344: The Roofing Contractor Consumer Protection Act requires roofing contractors in Texas to be licensed by the TDLR starting September 1, 2026. It sets rules for licensing, prohibits insurance deductible rebates, and bans contractors from acting as adjusters on the same job. Experienced roofers can get licensed early through June 1, 2026.
HB 3712: Effective September 1, 2025, owners, contractors, and subcontractors in Texas cannot withhold payment (retainage) for specially fabricated materials that have been delivered and accepted—either on-site or off-site—if those materials are covered by a manufacturer’s warranty.
HB 3874: Starting September 1, 2025, Texas construction contracts that reference outside documents must provide those documents upon request at least 10 days before signing, or the referenced terms can be voided. This rule can't be waived and excludes emergencies and publicly available documents.
HB 4984: This act updates Texas lien laws to clarify that if a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, it moves to the next business day. It also states that certain lien rights begin when the lien is recorded, not before, and that liens aren’t valid against buyers who acquire the property before that recording date.

Please rank the importance of this bill to the RHCA

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HB 386: This bill raises change order limits for local government construction contracts. Contracts under $5 million can be increased by up to 50% or $1 million, whichever is greater. Contracts of $5 million or more remain capped at 25%. It also increases the approval threshold for officials from $50,000 to $250,000, effective September 1, 2025.
HB 446: This bill creates statewide workplace heat safety rules, requiring employers to provide water, shade, rest, and training. It bans retaliation against employees who report heat-related issues and allows penalties and lawsuits for noncompliance. Standards must be in place by March 1, 2026.
HB 3005: This bill clarifies that audits lasting more than 60 days after a project's substantial completion are not valid reasons to delay payments under public construction contracts. It applies to contracts entered into on or after September 1, 2025.
HB 3287: This bill classifies most construction retainage funds as trust funds, excluding those for residential homes. It allows workers to recover attorney’s fees if they win a trust fund dispute. Effective September 1, 2025.
HB 3288: This bill states that using construction trust funds to cover disputes from unrelated contracts is a misuse of those funds. It applies to contracts signed on or after September 1, 2025.
HB 3289: This bill clarifies that unrelated contract disputes cannot be used to justify withholding payment under a construction contract. It applies to contracts signed on or after September 1, 2025.
HB 3290: This bill extends the time owners must reserve 10% of construction funds for mechanic’s lien claims. Funds must now be held until the earlier of: 31 days after work completion or 61 days after a certificate of occupancy is issued or the improvement is used. Applies to contracts signed on or after September 1, 2025.
HB 3344: The Roofing Contractor Consumer Protection Act requires roofing contractors in Texas to be licensed by the TDLR starting September 1, 2026. It sets rules for licensing, prohibits insurance deductible rebates, and bans contractors from acting as adjusters on the same job. Experienced roofers can get licensed early through June 1, 2026.
HB 3712: Effective September 1, 2025, owners, contractors, and subcontractors in Texas cannot withhold payment (retainage) for specially fabricated materials that have been delivered and accepted—either on-site or off-site—if those materials are covered by a manufacturer’s warranty.
HB 3874: Starting September 1, 2025, Texas construction contracts that reference outside documents must provide those documents upon request at least 10 days before signing, or the referenced terms can be voided. This rule can't be waived and excludes emergencies and publicly available documents.
HB 4984: This act updates Texas lien laws to clarify that if a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, it moves to the next business day. It also states that certain lien rights begin when the lien is recorded, not before, and that liens aren’t valid against buyers who acquire the property before that recording date.

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