The bill, H.B. No. 5582, amends the Government Code to introduce alternative design-build methods specifically for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. It adds Section 2269.3035, which allows governmental entities to utilize two methods: a "fixed price design-build" method, where a single fixed price for design and construction is established at the contract signing, and a "progressive design-build" method, where the design-build firm is involved early in the design process with a stepped payment scheme. Additionally, the bill modifies Section 2269.352 to clarify that the subchapter applies to governmental entities without the previous population restrictions, and it updates Section 2269.353 to include water and wastewater infrastructure projects as single integrated projects.

Furthermore, the bill introduces Section 2269.3535, which reiterates that governmental entities may use the design-build methods described in Section 2269.3035 for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The requirements of the subchapter will apply to these methods as practicable. 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)