Relating to the limitation of liability for certain transportation contractors.

HB 3353 limits liability for transportation contractors who design, build, or maintain highways, roads, or street safety systems for Texas government entities (like the Texas Department of Transportation or local municipalities). It states these contractors cannot be held liable for personal injury, property damage, or death if they were in "material compliance" with contract documents at the time of an incident. The bill also creates a legal presumption that legally impaired drivers are solely responsible for accidents involving such infrastructure, shifting focus from contractor actions to driver impairment in civil lawsuits. This change directly affects contractors working on public road projects and alters how liability is determined in related civil cases. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.