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HB 1922TEXASSession 89RState BillSigned into law

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Texas sets construction liability claim accrual date to match report postmark for Chapter 2272 claims

Original title: Relating to the accrual of a cause of action for purposes of certain laws governing certain construction liability claims.

Last action · June 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25Sponsors: Jay Dean and 11 others

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What This Bill Does

Texas establishes that for certain construction liability claims under Chapter 2272 of the Government Code, a accrues on the date the required report is postmarked by the United States Postal Service, effective September 1, 2025.

Why it matters

Determines the precise start date for legal timelines specifically under Chapter 2272 without altering insurance policies or standard statutes of limitations for construction claims.

Who It Affects

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parties involved in construction liability claims

The specific accrual date for claims under Chapter 2272 is tied to the postal service postmark date of the required report.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does a cause of action accrue under Chapter 2272 according to this law?

It accrues on the date the report required by Section 2272.003 is postmarked by the United States Postal Service.

Does this law change standard statutes of limitations for construction claims?

No, for all other purposes, including statutes of limitations and repose, the accrual date is unaffected by this section.

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Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

51 actions

Jun 20, 2025Governor of TexasEnrolled
Effective on 9/1/25
Jun 20, 2025Governor of TexasEnrolled
Signed by the Governor
May 22, 2025Governor of TexasEnrolled
Sent to the Governor
May 21, 2025Senate
Signed in the Senate
May 21, 2025House
Signed in the House
May 20, 2025House
Reported enrolled

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May 20, 2025House
Senate passage reported
May 19, 2025SenateFloor
Record vote
May 19, 2025SenateFloor
Passed
May 19, 2025SenateFloor
Read 3rd time
May 19, 2025SenateFloor
Record vote
May 19, 2025Senate
Three day rule suspended
May 19, 2025Senate
Vote recorded in Journal
May 19, 2025SenateFloor
Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading
May 19, 2025Senate
Rules suspended-Regular order of business
May 19, 2025Senate
Placed on intent calendar
May 15, 2025Senate
Committee report printed and distributed
May 15, 2025Senate
Recommended for local & uncontested calendar
May 15, 2025SenateCommittee
Reported favorably w/o amendments
May 15, 2025Senate
Vote taken in committee
May 15, 2025Senate
Considered in public hearing
May 13, 2025Senate
Left pending in committee
May 13, 2025Senate
Testimony taken in committee
May 13, 2025Senate
Considered in public hearing
May 13, 2025Senate
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Apr 29, 2025SenateCommittee
Referred to Business & Commerce
Apr 29, 2025SenateIntroduced
Read first time
Apr 28, 2025Senate
Received from the House
Apr 25, 2025House
Reported engrossed
Apr 25, 2025House
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
Apr 25, 2025HouseFloor
Record vote (RV#585)
Apr 25, 2025HouseFloor
Passed
Apr 25, 2025HouseFloor
Read 3rd time
Apr 24, 2025House
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
Apr 24, 2025HouseFloor
Record vote (RV#545)
Apr 24, 2025HouseFloor
Passed to engrossment
Apr 24, 2025HouseFloor
Read 2nd time
Apr 24, 2025House
Placed on General State Calendar
Apr 22, 2025House
Considered in Calendars
Apr 15, 2025House
Committee report sent to Calendars
Apr 14, 2025House
Committee report distributed
Apr 11, 2025House
Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
Apr 3, 2025HouseCommittee
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Apr 3, 2025House
Considered in formal meeting
Mar 26, 2025House
Left pending in committee
Mar 26, 2025House
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
Mar 26, 2025House
Considered in public hearing
Mar 26, 2025House
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Mar 14, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Mar 14, 2025HouseIntroduced
Read first time
Jan 16, 2025HouseIntroduced
Filed

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