The bill, H.B. No. 182, introduces a new requirement for contractors working on construction projects for governmental entities in Texas, mandating that they provide employees with a paid 10-minute rest break for every four-hour work period. The bill defines key terms such as "construction contract," "contractor," "employee," and "rest break," and outlines the responsibilities of governmental entities in enforcing these requirements. It stipulates that construction contracts must include provisions allowing employees to report violations and details the process for governmental entities to notify contractors of any infractions.

Additionally, the bill establishes an administrative penalty framework for non-compliance, allowing governmental entities to impose fines ranging from $100 to $500 per day on contractors who fail to provide the mandated rest breaks. The bill also requires each governmental entity to develop procedures for administering these regulations and clarifies that local ordinances can impose stricter requirements. The provisions of this bill will apply to contracts solicited after September 1, 2025, and the act will take effect on the same date.

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