TITLE: Relating to the authority of the board of the Greater Texoma Utility Authority to approve changes in a construction contract.

SUMMARY: Relating to the authority of the board of the Greater Texoma Utility Authority to approve changes in a construction contract.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the authority of the board of the Greater Texoma Utility Authority to approve changes in a construction contract. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 8283.155, Special District Local Laws Code, is amended by adding Subsection (c) to read as follows: (c) If changes in plans or specifications are necessary after performance of a construction contract begins, the board may approve change orders necessary to decrease or increase the amount of materials, equipment, or supplies to be provided under the contract or the amount of work to be performed. The total cost of the change orders may not increase the original contract price by more than 25 percent. SECTION 2. The change in law made by this Act applies only to a contract entered into or renewed on or after the effective date of this Act. A contract entered into or renewed before the effective date of this Act is governed by the law in effect on the date the contract was entered into or renewed, and the former law is continued in effect for that purpose. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.