The bill, S.B. No. 1301, amends the Government Code to expand the applicability of the design-build method for government construction projects. Specifically, it clarifies that this method applies to all governmental entities, removing the previous population and governance criteria that limited its applicability to entities with populations over 100,000 or specific boards of trustees.

Additionally, the bill specifies that contracts for projects under this subchapter can only cover single integrated projects, prohibiting contracts for aggregated projects at multiple locations. It further defines what constitutes a single integrated project, including linear transit projects with multiple stops and water or wastewater infrastructure projects that encompass various components such as treatment facilities, pump stations, and pipelines. The changes aim to streamline the contracting process for government construction projects and take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 2269.352, Government Code 2269.353 (Government Code 2269)