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Texas House Bill HB533

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB533

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

Caption

Relating to imposing liens for labor and supplies provided by cleaners.

Impact

The bill's changes to the law mean that individuals and businesses providing cleaning services will have a legal recourse to place liens on properties if they are not compensated for their work. This addition is expected to enhance labor rights, giving cleaning professionals greater leverage in securing payment for their services. Current contractors and service providers may be affected as they will now need to account not only for traditional labor and materials but also for the inclusion of cleaning services under lien legislation.

Summary

House Bill 533 proposes amendments to the Texas Property Code regarding the imposition of liens for labor and supplies provided by cleaners. The bill extends the definition of who can claim a lien to include not only traditional construction laborers and suppliers but also those who provide cleaning services for commercial and residential properties. This is a significant change, recognizing the essential nature of cleaning in property maintenance and improvement, thus affording cleaners similar protections to other service providers in the market.

Contention

While the bill aims to improve protections for cleaning professionals, it may raise concerns among property owners and businesses regarding the potential for increased legal and operational headaches. Critics might argue that expanding lien rights could complicate property transactions and developments. There is also a concern that adding these provisions could lead to disputes in lien claims, as property owners may contest the validity or amount of cleaning liens compared to more traditional service liens.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Property Code

  • Chapter 53. Mechanic's, Contractor's, Or Materialman's Lien
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: 023
    • Section: 124

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB2843

Relating to the authorization, licensing, and regulation of casino gaming and sports wagering in this state, to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission, to the support of the horse racing industry and reform of horse racing and greyhound racing, and to other provisions related to gambling; imposing and authorizing administrative and civil penalties; imposing taxes; imposing and authorizing fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses.

TX SB1714

Relating to the consequences of a criminal conviction on a person's eligibility for an occupational license.

TX HB2226

Relating to state and municipal motor fuel taxes; providing civil penalties; creating criminal offenses; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing the imposition of taxes; providing for increases and decreases in the rates of taxes.

TX HB1747

Relating to the consequences of a criminal conviction on a person's eligibility for an occupational license.

TX HB2701

Relating to public utility agencies; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments.

TX SB734

Relating to the consequences of a criminal conviction on a person's eligibility for an occupational license.

TX SB1828

Relating to the procurement by local governments of energy savings performance contracts for certain conservation measures; creating criminal offenses; authorizing a fee.

TX SB1984

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

TX HB4371

Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for certain items used by or for certain life sciences campuses.

TX SB2

Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, limitations on appraisals and taxes, and property tax administration; authorizing the imposition of a fee.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.