Building Construction

State (Texas)
Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate construction and renovation of structures owned by certain counties. [SB-337] [Construction ] [Housing ] [Real Estate ] [Community Development ]
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate construction and renovation of structures owned by certain counties.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Royce West Reported Favorably W/o Amendments on 03/13/2019

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State (Texas)
Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the authority of a county to require a person to obtain a building permit from the county for certain portable structures. [SB-2318] [Construction ] [Housing ] [Real Estate ]
Relating to the authority of a county to require a person to obtain a building permit from the county for certain portable structures.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Donna Campbell Referred To County Affairs on 05/07/2019

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State (Texas)
Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to required provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for employees of building and construction contractors and subcontractors. [SB-163] [Construction ] [Insurance ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Workers' Compensation ]
Relating to required provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for employees of building and construction contractors and subcontractors.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jose Rodriguez Read First Time on 02/01/2019

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State (Texas)
Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the adoption of uniform general conditions for building construction contracts entered into by school districts and the composition of the committee that reviews uniform general conditions. [SB-1297] [Construction ] [Education ]
Relating to the adoption of uniform general conditions for building construction contracts entered into by school districts and the composition of the committee that reviews uniform general conditions.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eddie Lucio Committee Report Sent To Calendars on 05/10/2019

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State (Texas)
Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to required provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for employees of building and construction contractors and subcontractors. [HB-750] [Construction ] [Insurance ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Workers' Compensation ]
Relating to required provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for employees of building and construction contractors and subcontractors.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Armando Walle Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/09/2019

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State (Texas)
Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the applicability of the law regarding the authority to construct or maintain a facility or structure on state land. [HB-485] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Real Estate ] [Construction ]
Relating to the applicability of the law regarding the authority to construct or maintain a facility or structure on state land.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dade Phelan Read First Time on 02/20/2019

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State (Texas)
Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the applicability and enforcement of building and fire codes in the unincorporated areas of a county; authorizing a fee. [HB-4080] [Construction ] [Housing ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the applicability and enforcement of building and fire codes in the unincorporated areas of a county; authorizing a fee.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alex Dominguez Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/30/2019

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State (Texas)
Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the residential building codes of municipalities. [HB-3810] [Construction ] [Housing ]
Relating to the residential building codes of municipalities.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dawn Buckingham Placed On Intent Calendar on 05/22/2019

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State (Texas)
Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue a building construction permit or final certificate of occupancy for a building or facility required to meet certain accessibility standards; providing an administrative penalty. [HB-291] [Construction ] [Disabilities ] [Housing ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue a building construction permit or final certificate of occupancy for a building or facility required to meet certain accessibility standards; providing an administrative penalty.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Drew Springer Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/16/2019

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State (Texas)
Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the energy efficiency performance standards for construction of certain industrialized housing. [HB-2546] [Energy ] [Construction ] [Housing ]
Relating to the energy efficiency performance standards for construction of certain industrialized housing.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bryan Hughes Effective On 9/1/19 on 06/14/2019

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State (Texas)
Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to establishing an intergovernmental development corporation in certain counties to foster minority- or women-owned construction businesses. [HB-2521] [Construction ] [Small Business ] [Economic Development ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Community Development ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Relating to establishing an intergovernmental development corporation in certain counties to foster minority- or women-owned construction businesses.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Chris Turner Committee Report Sent To Calendars on 04/11/2019

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State (Texas)
Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a provision in a construction contract that incorporates the terms and conditions of another document. [HB-2268] [Construction ]
Relating to a provision in a construction contract that incorporates the terms and conditions of another document.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Senfronia Thompson Committee Report Distributed on 04/22/2019

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State (Texas)
Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to certain construction liability claims concerning public buildings and public works. [HB-1999] [Construction ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to certain construction liability claims concerning public buildings and public works.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Creighton Effective Immediately on 06/14/2019

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State (Texas)
Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the supervision and control of plumbing work in the construction of certain dwellings. [HB-1781] [Construction ] [Housing ]
Relating to the supervision and control of plumbing work in the construction of certain dwellings.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Matt Krause Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/09/2019

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State (Texas)
Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to requirements for building construction contracts entered into by public school districts. [HB-1416] [Construction ] [Education ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to requirements for building construction contracts entered into by public school districts.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eddie Lucio Committee Report Distributed on 05/01/2019

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State (Texas)
Texas 86th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the acquisition of, and the construction of improvements to, real property. [HB-1211] [Real Estate ] [Construction ]
Relating to the acquisition of, and the construction of improvements to, real property.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lois Kolkhorst Placed On Intent Calendar on 05/22/2019

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State (Texas)
Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to residential and commercial building requirements of municipalities, counties, and emergency services districts. [HB-738] [Construction ] [Housing ] [Real Estate ] [Community Development ]
Relating to residential and commercial building requirements of municipalities, counties, and emergency services districts.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Nichols See Remarks For Effective Date on 06/07/2021

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Federal
US Congress 116th Congress

Mercury Vapor Study Act of 2020 [S.4934] [Environmental ] [Public Health ] [Science ] [Education ]
Requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to conduct a study and report on the potential exposure to mercury vapor from PMA flooring (synthetic flooring made using phenylmercuric acetate as a catalyst). The study and report must also cover the prevalence of PMA flooring in schools and establish appropriate industrial hygiene monitoring steps to prevent or interdict mercury vapor exposure. The report must be available on a publicly available EPA website.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 12/01/2020

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State (Texas)
Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to civil liability and responsibility for the consequences of defects in the plans, specifications, or related documents for the construction or repair of an improvement to real property or of a road or highway. [SB-219] [Construction ] [Real Estate ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to civil liability and responsibility for the consequences of defects in the plans, specifications, or related documents for the construction or repair of an improvement to real property or of a road or highway.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bryan Hughes Effective On 9/1/21 on 06/16/2021

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Federal
US Congress 114th Congress

A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Portland Cement Association, the national organization for the cement manufacturing and concrete industry. [SR-470] [Construction ] [Manufacturing ] [Infrastructure ]
A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Portland Cement Association, the national organization for the cement manufacturing and concrete industry. Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the Portland Cement Association (PCA). Commends the PCA for its work and dedication to: the infrastructure of the United States, and innovative developments. Recognizes the strong initiatives of the PCA to improve the state of the cement industry. Recognizes the members of the PCA and all cement manufacturers on the centennial celebration of the establishment (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joe Manchin Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2978) on 05/18/2016

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