The bill, S.B. No. 1301, amends the Government Code to expand the applicability of the design-build method for government construction projects. It clarifies that this method applies to all governmental entities, removing the previous population and board of trustees criteria that limited its scope. This change allows a broader range of governmental entities to utilize the design-build approach for their construction projects.

Additionally, the bill specifies that contracts for projects under this subchapter can only cover a single integrated project, 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 pump stations and pipelines. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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