By: Kuempel H.B. No. 3019
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the competitive bid process for construction during
contracting and delivery of construction projects.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 2269, Government Code, is
amended by adding Section 2269.060 to read as follows:
Sec. 2269.060. ACCEPTABILITY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS.
(a) The governing body of a governmental entity that considers a
construction contract using a method authorized by this chapter may
not unreasonably restrict or eliminate the consideration of
construction materials used in the contracting and delivery of a
construction project.
(b) No construction documents or any other information
associated with the preparation of a request for bids as prescribed
by this chapter shall prohibit the consideration of construction
materials, including piping materials, that meet current and
recognized standards as issued by the American Society for Testing
and Materials (ASTM) or the American Water Works Association or
their successor organizations.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2015