Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB1042

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to the repeal of public prevailing wage rate laws.

Impact

The impact of HB1042 would be significant as it pertains to labor laws within the state, specifically affecting the construction industry and public works projects. By repealing the prevailing wage laws, it opens up discussions around labor standards and compensation rates for workers involved in public projects. However, without these wage mandates, there could be implications for workers' rights and economic security, potentially leading to decreased wages in public sector construction jobs.

Summary

House Bill 1042 aims to repeal existing public prevailing wage rate laws in Texas. The bill seeks to remove statutory requirements that govern the minimum wage rates for various public works projects. By doing so, the bill intends to allow for more flexibility in wage determination for contractors and subcontractors working on public projects, potentially leading to lower construction costs for the state and local governments.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding this bill revolve around the balance between fiscal responsibility and worker protection. Proponents argue that removing prevailing wage regulations can lead to cost savings in public projects, which is especially critical in times of economic constraints. Conversely, opponents raise concerns that such a repeal could undermine fair wages for workers and could lead to exploitation, as lower wage rates may compromise job quality and living standards for laborers in the public sector.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB2429

Relating to the use of certain data collected by the Texas Workforce Commission to determine general prevailing wage rates for certain public work contracts.

TX SB1203

Relating to the use of certain data collected by the Texas Workforce Commission to determine general prevailing wage rates for certain public work contracts.

TX SB1984

Relating to public-private partnerships for public and private facilities and infrastructure.

TX SB2441

Relating to the transfer of functions relating to the economic regulation of water and sewer service from the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel to the Water Public Utility Commission and the Office of Water Public Utility Counsel; creating a criminal offense.

TX HB8

Relating to public higher education, including the public junior college state finance program.

TX HB2519

Relating to law enforcement misconduct and law enforcement interactions with certain detained or arrested individuals and other members of the public, to public entity liability for those interactions, and to the confinement, conviction, or release of detained or arrested individuals.

TX HB4611

Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of the health and human services laws governing the Health and Human Services Commission, Medicaid, and other social services.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX HB3081

Relating to the deregulation of certain activities and occupations.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.