Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HB210 creates immediate criminal liability for vendors who bid on or receive contracts from Texas School Districts or Charter Schools if a board member (or their relative) holds a substantial interest (>10%) in the vendor or has received gifts exceeding $250. This legislation affects all contractors, subcontractors, and professional service providers and passed with a supermajority, triggering an immediate effective date.
Rep. Ryan Guillen·House Bill·Regular Session
Local District Attorneys / County Prosecutors • Texas Education Agency (TEA)
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Significant regulatory changes (effective 2025-05-29). Review with your legal and compliance teams to understand implications.
Affected business types:
mediumModerate costs expected for implementation.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
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Common questions about HB210
HB210 creates immediate criminal liability for vendors who bid on or receive contracts from Texas School Districts or Charter Schools if a board member (or their relative) holds a substantial interest (>10%) in the vendor or has received gifts exceeding $250. This legislation affects all contractors, subcontractors, and professional service providers and passed with a supermajority, triggering an immediate effective date.
HB210 was authored by Texas Representative Ryan Guillen during the Regular Session.
HB210 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on May 29, 2025.
HB210 is enforced by Local District Attorneys / County Prosecutors and Texas Education Agency (TEA).
The regulatory priority for HB210 is rated as "critical". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB210 is estimated as "medium". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB210 addresses topics including business & commerce, business & commerce--general, crimes, crimes--miscellaneous and criminal procedure.
Key dates for HB210: Effective date is 2025-05-29. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
HB210 establishes the following penalties: criminal penalty of Class C Misdemeanor (Fine up to $500) for First offense: Bidding on or receiving a contract while a board member has >10% interest, a related relative has interest, or has received gifts >$250.; criminal penalty of Class B Misdemeanor (Up to 180 days jail, $2,000 fine) for Second offense of the conflict of interest prohibition.; criminal penalty of Class A Misdemeanor (Up to 1 year jail, $4,000 fine) for Third offense of the conflict of interest prohibition.. Consult with legal counsel for specific applicability to your situation.
HB210 primarily affects Texas businesses and commercial enterprises. These businesses should review the legislation with their legal and compliance teams to understand potential impacts.
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