Rep. Paul Workman

Rep. Paul Workman

HB 586 by Rep. Paul Workman (R-Austin), which waives the state’s sovereign immunity for actions arising out of certain construction contracts, cleared House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee last night. The bill essentially brings the state’s liability for breach of contract into line with existing law for local jurisdictions with respect to public construction projects. The bill does not apply to employment contracts or other types of claims requiring the Legislature to grant permission to sue the state. TCJL supports this legislation as striking a reasonable balance between enforcing the state’s contract duties and protecting the public purse.

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