HB 5603 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to a requirement for the Texas Department of Transportation to disclose certain service contract information and provide notice regarding certain changes to a contract.

HB 5603 requires the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to publicly post specific details of service contracts on its website, including contract numbers, amounts, dates, scope of work, and geographic coverage. It mandates that TxDOT update this information weekly and provide written notice to contractors at least 90 days before altering project schedules or deliverables. The bill directly affects TxDOT, contractors awarded service contracts, and the public seeking transparency about transportation projects. Key provisions include standardized disclosure of contract terms and a formal notification process for schedule changes, aiming to improve accountability in TxDOT's contracting practices.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 7, 2025 Last action May 13, 2025
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Committee
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May 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
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May 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
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Apr 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
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Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
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Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
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Apr 7, 2025
Committee
Referred to Transportation
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Apr 7, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Dade Phelan
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