Bill > HB3353

This bill expands the existing liability limitation for transportation contractors by broadening the scope of protection and the types of governmental units involved. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 97.002 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to extend liability protection to contractors who design, install, construct, maintain, or repair highways, roads, streets, and public safety or traffic management systems for any governmental unit, not just the Texas Department of Transportation. Under the revised law, contractors would be shielded from liability for personal injury, property damage, or death if they are in material compliance with the contract documents related to the condition or defect that caused the harm. The bill clarifies the definition of "governmental unit" by referencing Section 101.001 and introduces the term "material compliance" as a standard for determining liability protection. The changes will only apply to causes of action that accrue on or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025, meaning that existing legal claims will be governed by the previous version of the law.

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