By: Morales of Maverick H.B. No. 5240 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the statute of limitations for a suit on performance bonds. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Sec. 2253.078(a), Government Code, is amended to read as follows: (a) A suit on a performance bond may not be brought after the first anniversary of the earlier of: (1) the date of final completion, (2) the date of abandonment, or (3) the date of termination of the public work contract. SECTION 2. This act takes effect September 1, 2023.