The bill, H.B. No. 4625, amends the Government Code to clarify the applicability and scope of the design-build method for certain government construction projects. Specifically, it expands the definition of governmental entities to include all entities, removing the previous population and board of trustees criteria. This change allows a broader range of governmental entities to utilize the design-build method for construction projects.

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 clarifies that linear transit projects with multiple stops and water or wastewater infrastructure projects, including treatment facilities and pump stations, are considered single integrated projects. 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)