BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 2525 82R22386 AJA-D By: Harper-Brown (Shapiro) Business & Commerce 5/16/2011 Engrossed
BILL ANALYSIS
Senate Research Center H.B. 2525
82R22386 AJA-D By: Harper-Brown (Shapiro)
Business & Commerce
5/16/2011
Engrossed
Senate Research Center
H.B. 2525
82R22386 AJA-D
By: Harper-Brown (Shapiro)
Business & Commerce
5/16/2011
Engrossed
AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT H.B. 2525 amends current law relating to a mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's lien for landscaping. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Section 53.021(d), Property Code, to provide that a person who provides labor, plant material, or other supplies for the installation of landscaping for a house, building, or improvement, including the construction of a retention pond, retaining wall, berm, irrigation system, fountain, or other similar installation, under or by virtue of a written contract with the owner or the owner's agent, contractor, subcontractor, trustee, or receiver has a lien on the property. SECTION 2. Makes application of this Act prospective. SECTION 3. Effective date: September 1, 2011.
AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT
H.B. 2525 amends current law relating to a mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's lien for landscaping.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY
This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency.
SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS
SECTION 1. Amends Section 53.021(d), Property Code, to provide that a person who provides labor, plant material, or other supplies for the installation of landscaping for a house, building, or improvement, including the construction of a retention pond, retaining wall, berm, irrigation system, fountain, or other similar installation, under or by virtue of a written contract with the owner or the owner's agent, contractor, subcontractor, trustee, or receiver has a lien on the property.
SECTION 2. Makes application of this Act prospective.
SECTION 3. Effective date: September 1, 2011.