By: Lopez of Cameron H.B. No. 5201       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to requiring school districts ensure that project managers   overseeing construction projects are bonded.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Section 44.031, of the Education Code is amended   to add Subsection (n), (o), and (p) to read as follows:          (n)  Before entering into a contract with a project manager   to oversee the construction of a building or other facility, the   school district shall require that the project manager be bonded,   as specified in Chapter 2252, Government Code.  The bonding   requirement shall apply to all school district construction   projects exceeding $1,000,000.          (o)  Before entering into a contract with a project manager   to oversee the construction of a building or other facility, the   school district is required to verify the project manager is   licensed or registered with the Texas Board of Professional   Engineers and Land Surveyors under Chapter 1001 of the Occupations   Code.          (p)  Before entering into a contract with a project manager   to oversee the construction of a building or other facility, the   school district shall require that the project manager provide   evidence of professional liability insurance or errors and   omissions coverage, as described in Section 2269.208, Government   Code.  The insurance requirement shall apply to all school district   construction projects exceeding $1,000,000.          SECTION 2.  Section 2253.021 of the Government Code is   amended to add a new subsection (i) to read as follows:          (i)  A school district that enters into a contract with a   project manager for the oversight of a construction project shall   require the project manager to provide a performance bond as   outlined in this section.  The bond must be for an amount equal to at   least 10% of the total contract value.  The bond must ensure the   faithful performance of the project manager's duties, compliance   with applicable laws, and payment to subcontractors and suppliers   as required by law.          SECTION 3:  Chapter 2201 of the Insurance Code is amended to   add Subchapter F to read as follows:   SUBCHAPTER F.  BONDING REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT PROJECT   MANAGERS.          Sec. 2201.501  BONDING REQUIREMENT FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT   CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGERS. (a)  A project manager for a school   district construction project, as defined by Section 44.031(g) of   Education Code, must be bonded in accordance with Chapter 2253 of   the Government Code.          (b)  The bond must be issued by a surety company authorized   to conduct business in the State of Texas and in an amount not less   than 10% of the total contract value of the construction project.          Sec. 2201.502.  CLAIMS AGAINST BONDS. (a)  A claim against   the bond may be made if the project manager fails to perform duties   in accordance with the contract, including but limited to failure   to meet deadlines, budget overruns, or nonpayment to   subcontractors or suppliers.          SECTION 4.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.