The bill, S.B. No. 1066, amends the Parks and Wildlife Code by adding a new subsection (a-1) to Section 11.0171, which mandates that for certain public work contracts exceeding $150,000, contractors must provide both a performance bond and a payment bond before commencing work. This requirement specifically applies to contracts defined as public work contracts under Section 2253.001 of the Government Code.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the new requirements will only apply to public work contracts for which the Parks and Wildlife Department first advertises or requests bids, proposals, or qualifications on or after the effective date of the Act, September 1, 2025. Contracts solicited before this date will continue to be governed by the previous law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Parks and Wildlife Code 11.0171 (Parks and Wildlife Code 11)