SB 1614
AN ACT relating to the payment of funds under construction contracts.
Senate Bill • Johnson
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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What This Bill Does
relating to the payment of funds under construction contracts.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the payment of funds under construction contracts. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 28.003, Property Code, is amended by adding Subsection (c) to read as follows: (c) For purposes of this section, a good faith dispute does not include a dispute relating to a contract, work order, contractual arrangement, or any other agreement between the parties that is not related to the contract for construction under which payment is requested or required. SECTION 2. The changes in law made by this Act apply only to a contract that is entered into on or after the effective date of SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
filed
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the payment of funds under construction contracts.
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