Relating to certain agreements with collective bargaining organizations related to certain publicly funded public work contracts.

HB 1951 prohibits government entities from restricting or discriminating against contractors or subcontractors based on their union agreements for publicly funded construction projects. The bill amends Texas Education Code §51.7761 and Government Code §2269.0541 to prevent public agencies from: (1) discouraging union agreements related to public work contracts, or (2) penalizing bidders for being part of such agreements. It directly affects contractors bidding on projects funded with state/local money, government-backed debt, ratepayer funds, or user fees. The law applies only to contracts with solicitations published after the bill’s effective date (September 1, 2025, unless passed with a two-thirds vote).