HB 4625

relating to the design-build method for certain government
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  Section 2269.352, Government Code, is amended to
Sec. 2269.352.  APPLICABILITY.  This subchapter applies to a
governmental entity, including [that:
[(1)  has a population of more than 100,000 within the
entity's geographic boundary or service area; or
[(2)  is] a board of trustees governed by Chapter 54,
SECTION 2.  Section 2269.353(b), Government Code, is amended
(b)  A contract for a project under this subchapter may cover
only a single integrated project.  A governmental entity may not
enter into a contract for aggregated projects at multiple
locations.  For purposes of this subsection:
(1)  if a metropolitan transit authority created under
Chapter 451, Transportation Code, enters into a contract for a
project involving a linear transit project with multiple stops
along the project route for boarding passengers, created under
Chapter 451, Transportation Code, the linear transit project is a
(2)  a water or wastewater infrastructure project
[treatment plant], including a desalination plant, that includes
treatment facilities, well fields, pump stations, water storage,
and pipelines, is a single integrated project.
SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.