Relating to the method used to select engineers and general contractors for certain transportation-related construction projects.

SB 794 creates a new method for selecting contractors on Texas state highway projects. It requires the Texas Department of Transportation to separately hire an engineer for design work and then select a construction manager who serves as the general contractor, assuming construction risk at a fixed price. The construction manager must provide pre-construction consultation on scheduling, pricing, and risk mitigation. This method replaces traditional procurement rules for transportation projects, with the department required to adopt selection criteria and rules for the process.