HB 2114
AN ACT relating to the engineering feasibility and construction of a
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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What This Bill Does
Prevents engineering firms that help prepare state or regional water plans from later bidding on construction projects for water reservoirs. It aims to create a separation between planning and construction to reduce potential conflicts of interest. The law will apply to engineering firms involved in water planning and reservoir development projects across Texas, taking effect on September 1, 2025.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the engineering feasibility and construction of a BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 16.051, Water Code, is amended by adding Subdivision (g-2) to read as follows: (g-2) An engineering firm contracted or procured to assist in the preparation of the state water plan, a regional water plan approved under Section 16.053, or the feasibility of a project contained within these plans shall not be eligible to participate in the construction of a reservoir under this section. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill Sponsors
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Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the engineering feasibility and construction of a
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