H.B. No. 5369 amends Section 1001.053 of the Occupations Code, which outlines exemptions from the Texas Engineering Practice Act for certain public works. The bill increases the expenditure limit for public works that do not involve electrical or mechanical engineering from $20,000 to $100,000, allowing more projects to be exempt from the Act's provisions. Additionally, it maintains the existing exemption for public works involving electrical or mechanical engineering with a project cost of $8,000 or less, as well as for road maintenance or improvement by county commissioners.

The changes introduced by this bill will only apply to public work projects initiated on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025. Projects that begin before this date will continue to be governed by the previous law, ensuring a smooth transition for ongoing projects.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Occupations Code 1001.053 (Occupations Code 1001)