Amend CSHB 447 to read as follows: (1) In Section 2.05 of the bill, page 4, line 5, insert the following: "Public work contract" means a contract for constructing, altering, or repairing a public building or carrying out or completing any public work." (2) In Section 2.05 of the bill, page 4, line 7, after "a" insert "public work contract made by a". (3) In Section 2.05 of the bill, page 6, line 15, after the word "name", insert "or title". (4) In Section 2.06 of the bill, page 29, line 4, after the word "contracts", insert "for the purchase of goods and services". (5)(1) Amend CSHB 447 (House Committee Report Printing) by adding a new section to read as follows: SECTION ____. Subchapter B, Chapter 44, Education Code is amended by adding Section 44.0411, to read as follows: "Sec. 44.0411. CHANGE ORDERS. (a) If changes in plans or specifications are necessary after the performance of the contract is begun or if it is necessary to decrease or increase the quantity of work to be performed or of materials, equipment, or supplies to be furnished, the district may approve change orders making the changes. (b) The total contract price may not be increased because of the changes unless additional money for increased costs is approved for that purpose from available funds or is provided for by the authorization of the issuance of time warrants. (c) If a change order involves a decrease or an increase of $25,000 or less, the district may grant general authority to an administrative official to approve the change orders. (d) The original contract price may not be increased under this section by more than 25 percent. The original contract price may not be decreased under this section by more than 25 percent without the consent of the contractor."