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TexasHB 543589th Legislature Regular SessionHouse

Relating to required lease terms for public property leased to a nongovernmental entity.

Sponsored By: Keith Bell, Robert Nichols (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Property Interests--Landlord & TenantPublic Lands, Buildings & ResourcesState Agencies, Boards & Commissions

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

New rules for leasing public property

The law applies to Texas public-property leases signed on or after September 1, 2025, not existing leases. Leases must require tenants to obtain payment and performance bonds for contracts to build, alter, or repair property improvements. Payment bonds must meet Texas Property Code Chapter 53, Subchapter I standards. Performance bonds must equal the contract price and guarantee work follows the plans, specifications, and contract documents. Tenants must give the government notice of commencement at least 90 days before work begins. Leases with higher education institutions are exempt from the notice rule, but not the bond requirements.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Keith Bell

    House

  • Robert Nichols

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 306 • No: 5

Senate vote • 5/28/2025

Record vote

Yes: 0 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/28/2025

Record vote

Yes: 0 • No: 0

House vote • 5/8/2025

Record vote

Yes: 145 • No: 1

House vote • 5/7/2025

Record vote

Yes: 136 • No: 4

House vote • Unknown

Committee vote: State Affairs

Yes: 14 • No: 0

Senate vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Business & Commerce

Yes: 11 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective on 9/1/25

    6/20/2025House

  2. Signed by the Governor

    6/20/2025House

  3. Sent to the Governor

    5/31/2025House

  4. Signed in the Senate

    5/31/2025Senate

  5. Signed in the House

    5/30/2025House

  6. Reported enrolled

    5/30/2025House

  7. Senate passage reported

    5/29/2025House

  8. Record vote

    5/28/2025Senate

  9. Passed

    5/28/2025Senate

  10. Read 3rd time

    5/28/2025Senate

  11. Record vote

    5/28/2025Senate

  12. Three day rule suspended

    5/28/2025Senate

  13. Vote recorded in Journal

    5/28/2025Senate

  14. Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading

    5/28/2025Senate

  15. Rules suspended-Regular order of business

    5/28/2025Senate

  16. Placed on intent calendar

    5/28/2025Senate

  17. Committee report printed and distributed

    5/26/2025Senate

  18. Recommended for local & uncontested calendar

    5/26/2025Senate

  19. Vote taken in committee

    5/26/2025Senate

  20. Considered in public hearing

    5/26/2025Senate

  21. Reported favorably w/o amendments

    5/26/2025Senate

  22. Left pending in committee

    5/23/2025Senate

  23. Considered in public hearing

    5/23/2025Senate

  24. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

    5/23/2025Senate

  25. Posting rule suspended

    5/22/2025Senate

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