Texas 89th Legislature
Contractors & Subcontractors
13 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 11 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
13 bills require immediate attention
Relating to prohibiting certain activities by contractors and vendors of state agencies; providing administrative penalties.
Relating to certain procedures in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship for a child placed in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services and the provision of family preservation services and community-based foster care.
Relating to the contract requirements for a contract between a single source continuum contractor and the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Relating to the receivership of a single-source continuum contractor providing child welfare services.
Relating to contracting with a school district or open-enrollment charter school by a vendor with whom a member of the board of trustees or governing body of the district or school or a related individual has certain business interests; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to the required disclosure of certain financial relationships in civil actions regarding the activities of United States defense contractors.
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Relating to contracting with a school district or open-enrollment charter school by a vendor with whom a member of the board of trustees or governing body of the district or school or a related individual has certain business interests; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to contracting with a school district or open-enrollment charter school by a vendor with whom a member of the board of trustees or governing body of the district or school or a related individual has certain business interests; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to severance pay for political subdivision employees and independent contractors.
Relating to severance pay for political subdivision employees and independent contractors.
Relating to the accrual of a cause of action for purposes of certain laws governing certain construction liability claims.
Relating to the accrual of a cause of action for purposes of certain laws governing certain construction liability claims.
Relating to the regulation of child welfare, including licensure, community-based care contractors, family homes, and child-care facilities.
Relating to the regulation of child welfare, including licensure, community-based care contractors, family homes, and child-care facilities.
Relating to the required disclosure of certain financial relationships in civil actions regarding the activities of United States defense contractors.
Relating to the required disclosure of certain financial relationships in civil actions regarding the activities of United States defense contractors.
Relating to choice of law and venue for certain construction contracts.
Relating to choice of law and venue for certain construction contracts.
Relating to the contract requirements for a contract between a single source continuum contractor and the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Relating to the contract requirements for a contract between a single source continuum contractor and the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Relating to the regulation of delivery network companies; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee.
Relating to the regulation of delivery network companies; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee.
Relating to access to and use of criminal history record information by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Relating to access to and use of criminal history record information by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Relating to state agency purchasing methods and procedures, including a state agency multiple award contract purchasing procedure.
Relating to state agency purchasing methods and procedures, including a state agency multiple award contract purchasing procedure.
Relating to exclusive contracts for municipal solid waste management services.
Relating to exclusive contracts for municipal solid waste management services.
Relating to prohibiting certain activities by contractors and vendors of state agencies; providing administrative penalties.
Relating to prohibiting certain activities by contractors and vendors of state agencies; providing administrative penalties.
Relating to prohibiting single source continuum contractors and child-placing agencies from imposing certain requirements on or adopting certain policies and procedures related to relative and designated caregivers.
Relating to prohibiting single source continuum contractors and child-placing agencies from imposing certain requirements on or adopting certain policies and procedures related to relative and designated caregivers.
Relating to the requirement for performance and payment bonds from certain contractors of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Relating to the requirement for performance and payment bonds from certain contractors of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Relating to certain procedures in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship for a child placed in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services and the provision of family preservation services and community-based foster care.
Relating to certain procedures in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship for a child placed in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services and the provision of family preservation services and community-based foster care.
Relating to the liability of nonprofit entities contracted with the Department of Family and Protective Services or with a single source continuum contractor to provide community-based care or child welfare services.
Relating to the liability of nonprofit entities contracted with the Department of Family and Protective Services or with a single source continuum contractor to provide community-based care or child welfare services.
Relating to the contract requirements for a contract between a single source continuum contractor and the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Relating to the contract requirements for a contract between a single source continuum contractor and the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Relating to sexually violent predators, to the Texas Civil Commitment Office, and to the prosecution of the offense of harassment by sexually violent predators and other persons confined in certain facilities; amending certain sex offender registration requirements; increasing criminal penalties.
Relating to sexually violent predators, to the Texas Civil Commitment Office, and to the prosecution of the offense of harassment by sexually violent predators and other persons confined in certain facilities; amending certain sex offender registration requirements; increasing criminal penalties.
Relating to certain requirements regarding a contract between a single source continuum contractor and the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Relating to certain requirements regarding a contract between a single source continuum contractor and the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Relating to the receivership of a single-source continuum contractor providing child welfare services.
Relating to the receivership of a single-source continuum contractor providing child welfare services.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on contractors & subcontractors passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 20 laws related to contractors & subcontractors. These bills were authored by 15 different legislators and address various aspects of contractors & subcontractors policy in Texas.
- Did contractors & subcontractors bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Contractors & Subcontractors legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 13 House bills and 7 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most contractors & subcontractors bills?
- The leading authors of contractors & subcontractors legislation include Sen. Charles Perry (R) with 3 bills, Rep. Jeff Leach (R) with 2 bills, Sen. Angela Paxton (R) with 2 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on contractors & subcontractors issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for contractors & subcontractors legislation?
- Among the 20 contractors & subcontractors bills enacted, 13 have critical compliance urgency and 7 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to contractors & subcontractors in Texas law?
- Contractors & Subcontractors legislation frequently overlaps with Purchasing, Family, Family--child Protection. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for contractors & subcontractors legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 11 of the 20 contractors & subcontractors bills (55%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on contractors & subcontractors policy.
- When do Texas contractors & subcontractors laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some contractors & subcontractors bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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