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House Bill 2899 |
House Author: Leach et al. |
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Effective: 6-2-19 |
Senate Sponsor: Hinojosa |
House Bill 2899 amends the Transportation Code to limit the civil liability and responsibility of a contractor who enters into a contract with a governmental entity for defects in the plans, specifications, or other documents for the construction or repair of roads, highways, and related improvements. The bill prohibits the Texas Department of Transportation and certain other governmental entities engaged in transportation‑related projects from requiring that engineering or architectural services be performed to a level of professional skill and care beyond the level that would be provided by an ordinarily prudent engineer or architect with the same professional license and under the same or similar circumstances.