Verdict: No flags
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Rep. Jay Dean R House 7
Initial review · graded Oct 20, 2026 · Headline, summary and grade are analysis of the bill text, not a finding about any person · How we grade
Caption relating to the accrual of a cause of action for purposes of certain
laws governing certain construction liability claims.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Summary The postmark date on the defect report. Thanks, U.S. Postal Service.
The bill adds one section to the state law on construction liability claims against contractors for certain government projects. It says that, only for that chapter, a claim counts as starting on the date the required defect report is postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service. It also says that this date does not change insurance occurrence dates or the start of any statute of limitations or repose.
Labels Labels: ACROSS THE AISLE. Joint authors: 4 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.
Receipt
The receipt 89R-HB1922 · 2025-01-16
SOLD BY + 2 more authors, 6 coauthors
ITEM relating to the accrual of a cause of action for purposes of certain
laws governing certain construction liability claims.
WHAT IT DOES The postmark date on the defect report. Thanks, U.S. Postal Service.
The bill adds one section to the state law on construction liability claims against contractors for certain government projects. It says that, only for that chapter, a claim counts as starting on the date the required defect report is postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service. It also says that this date does not change insurance occurrence dates or the start of any statute of limitations or repose.
TOTAL No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
LBB estimate · fiscal note version E · source
Sources
Fiscal note · version E · May 9, 2025
No first-year general revenue figure available here.
LBB published estimates · flow over the stated periods.
Source snapshot 2026-10-19, Central time.
HISTORY Jan 16, 2025 Filed Mar 14, 2025 Read first time Mar 14, 2025 Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Mar 26, 2025 Scheduled for public hearing on . . . Mar 26, 2025 Considered in public hearing Mar 26, 2025 Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee Mar 26, 2025 Left pending in committee Apr 3, 2025 Considered in formal meeting Apr 3, 2025 Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) Apr 11, 2025 Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator Apr 14, 2025 Committee report distributed Apr 15, 2025 Committee report sent to Calendars Apr 22, 2025 Considered in Calendars Apr 24, 2025 Placed on General State Calendar Apr 24, 2025 Read 2nd time Apr 24, 2025 Passed to engrossment Apr 24, 2025 Record vote RV#545 Apr 24, 2025 Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal Apr 25, 2025 Read 3rd time Apr 25, 2025 Passed Apr 25, 2025 Record vote RV#585 Apr 25, 2025 Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal Apr 25, 2025 Reported engrossed Apr 28, 2025 Received from the House Apr 29, 2025 Read first time Apr 29, 2025 Referred to Business & Commerce May 13, 2025 Scheduled for public hearing on . . . May 13, 2025 Considered in public hearing May 13, 2025 Testimony taken in committee May 13, 2025 Left pending in committee May 15, 2025 Considered in public hearing May 15, 2025 Vote taken in committee May 15, 2025 Reported favorably w/o amendments May 15, 2025 Recommended for local & uncontested calendar May 15, 2025 Committee report printed and distributed May 19, 2025 Placed on intent calendar May 19, 2025 Rules suspended-Regular order of business May 19, 2025 Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading May 19, 2025 Vote recorded in Journal May 19, 2025 Three day rule suspended May 19, 2025 Record vote May 19, 2025 Read 3rd time May 19, 2025 Passed May 19, 2025 Record vote May 20, 2025 Senate passage reported May 20, 2025 Reported enrolled May 21, 2025 Signed in the House May 21, 2025 Signed in the Senate May 22, 2025 Sent to the Governor Jun 20, 2025 Signed by the Governor Jun 20, 2025 Effective on 9/1/25 FILED UNDER SIGNED FOR BY House · 117 yea · 2 nay
Senate · 31 yea · 0 nay
Sources House: Final passage · Apr 25, 2025. Journal . Published stock for this vote. Snapshot 2026-10-19, Central time.
Senate: Final passage · May 19, 2025. Journal . Published stock for this vote. Snapshot 2026-10-19, Central time.
All floor motions and other positions below.
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Donors
Not tied to this bill.
Sources The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.
Derived itemized flow · Oct 28, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC $74,300.00 Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC $74,300.00
Cash $65,000.00
Paid by others $9,300.00
Total $74,300.00 polling $9,300.00
Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
Team Sources Derived itemized flow · Jun 24, 2025 to Oct 19, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101007728, 101025857, 101035931, 101070129.
Texas Conservative Majority PAC $46,524.22 Texas Conservative Majority PAC $46,524.22
Cash $566.02
Paid by others $45,958.20
Total $46,524.22 canvassing $42,750.00 printing $3,208.20
Also funds 42 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jan 23, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
Team Sources Derived itemized flow · Feb 17, 2026 to Feb 20, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101036566.
Texas Sands PAC $42,166.67 Texas Sands PAC $42,166.67
Cash $37,500.00
Paid by others $4,666.67
Total $42,166.67 polling $4,666.67
Also funds 121 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 3, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
Team Sources Derived itemized flow · Dec 11, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100989410, 101025857, 101036566, 101070129.
Money Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
× Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC $74,300.00
Cash $65,000.00
Paid by others $9,300.00
Total $74,300.00 polling $9,300.00
Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
Team Sources Derived itemized flow · Jun 24, 2025 to Oct 19, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101007728, 101025857, 101035931, 101070129.
× Texas Conservative Majority PAC $46,524.22
Cash $566.02
Paid by others $45,958.20
Total $46,524.22 canvassing $42,750.00 printing $3,208.20
Also funds 42 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jan 23, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
Team Sources Derived itemized flow · Feb 17, 2026 to Feb 20, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101036566.
× Texas Sands PAC $42,166.67
Cash $37,500.00
Paid by others $4,666.67
Total $42,166.67 polling $4,666.67
Also funds 121 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 3, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
Team Sources Derived itemized flow · Dec 11, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100989410, 101025857, 101036566, 101070129.
Votes5
Senate May 19, 2025
Yea 31
Nay 0
Present, not voting Not printed
Absent Not printed
Excused Not printed
Names
Senate journal
Names were not printed. No individual positions are inferred.
Sources
Senator Middleton moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that HB 1922 be placed on its third reading and final passage. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0. The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
Published stock of positions for this vote, except where marked derived.
Yea: 31 (published) Nay: 0 (published) Present, not voting: Not printed Absent: Not printed Excused: Not printed Senate journal . Source snapshot 2026-10-19, Central time.
Senate May 19, 2025
Yea 31
Nay 0
Present, not voting Not printed
Absent Not printed
Excused Not printed
Names
Senate journal
Names were not printed. No individual positions are inferred.
Sources
Senator Middleton moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that HB 1922 be placed on its third reading and final passage. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
Published stock of positions for this vote, except where marked derived.
Yea: 31 (published) Nay: 0 (published) Present, not voting: Not printed Absent: Not printed Excused: Not printed Senate journal . Source snapshot 2026-10-19, Central time.
Senate May 19, 2025
Yea Not printed
Nay Not printed
Present, not voting Not printed
Absent Not printed
Excused Not printed
Names
Senate journal
Names were not printed. No individual positions are inferred.
Voice vote. No numeric tally or individual yeas are inferred.
Sources
The bill was read second time and was passed to third reading by a viva voce vote.
Published stock of positions for this vote, except where marked derived.
Yea: Not printed Nay: Not printed Present, not voting: Not printed Absent: Not printed Excused: Not printed Senate journal . Source snapshot 2026-10-19, Central time.
House Apr 25, 2025
Yea 117
Nay 2
Present, not voting 1
Absent 1
Excused 29
Names
Davis, A. Excused Louderback Yea Schoolcraft Yea Allen Yea Hernandez Excused Rodríguez Ramos Nay Hopper Yea Orr Yea Button Yea Johnson Excused Martinez Yea Walle Yea Gervin-Hawkins Yea Bumgarner Yea Buckley Yea Money Yea Harrison Yea Cain Yea Landgraf Yea Noble Excused Tepper Excused Fairly Yea Harris Davila Yea Isaac Yea Garcia Hernandez Yea Bell, C. Yea Ward Johnson Yea Cunningham Yea Geren Excused Turner Yea Manuel Excused Morales, C. Excused Ordaz Yea Harris Excused Vasut Yea Hefner Yea Phelan Yea Alders Yea Cook Yea Lowe Yea Spiller Yea Villalobos Yea Paul Yea Bernal Yea McLaughlin Yea Howard Yea Darby Yea Mr. Speaker(C) Present, not voting Morales, E. Yea Campos Yea Troxclair Yea Gámez Yea Zwiener Yea Gates Yea VanDeaver Yea Wu Excused Hinojosa Yea Capriglione Yea Bonnen Yea Dutton Yea Kerwin Yea Hickland Yea Vo Yea Lozano Yea Frank Yea Talarico Yea Lopez, J. Excused Holt Yea Patterson Yea Dean Yea Barry Yea Leach Excused González, J. Yea Shofner Yea Moody Yea Bryant Yea Bucy Yea Lujan Yea McQueeney Yea Smithee Yea Jones, J. Excused Rosenthal Yea Garcia, J. Yea Pierson Yea Bell, K. Yea King Yea Richardson Excused Hull Excused Simmons Yea Garcia, L. Yea Flores Yea DeAyala Yea LaHood Excused Dorazio Excused Perez, M. Yea González, M. Yea Morgan Yea Shaheen Yea Plesa Yea Olcott Yea Schofield Yea Little Yea Meyer Yea Schatzline Excused Collier Yea Longoria Yea Curry Yea Dyson Yea Morales Shaw Yea Cortez Excused Guerra Yea Anchía Yea Romero Excused Lopez, R. Yea Bowers Yea Hayes Yea Raymond Yea Reynolds Excused Guillen Yea Bhojani Yea Harless Yea Thompson Yea Muñoz Yea Slawson Excused Luther Yea Cole Yea Gerdes Excused Kitzman Yea Lambert Yea Toth Yea Lalani Yea Leo Wilson Yea Canales Excused Wilson Yea Meza Nay Hunter Excused Craddick Yea Oliverson Excused Rose Excused Tinderholt Yea Ashby Yea Martinez Fischer Excused Wharton Yea Swanson Absent Jones, V. Excused Goodwin Yea Perez, V. Yea Virdell Yea Metcalf Yea Davis, Y. Yea Named positions matched to lawmakers. See the journal for unmatched names.
House journal
Sources
Record 585
HB 1922 was passed by (Record 585): 117 Yeas, 2 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.
Published stock of positions for this vote, except where marked derived.
Yea: 117 (published) Nay: 2 (published) Present, not voting: 1 (published) Absent: 1 (derived from named list) Excused: 29 (derived from named list) House journal . Source snapshot 2026-10-19, Central time.
House Apr 24, 2025
Yea 139
Nay 5
Present, not voting 1
Absent 3
Excused 2
Names
Davis, A. Yea Louderback Yea Schoolcraft Yea Allen Yea Hernandez Yea Rodríguez Ramos Nay Hopper Yea Orr Yea Button Yea Johnson Yea Martinez Yea Walle Yea Gervin-Hawkins Yea Bumgarner Yea Buckley Yea Money Yea Harrison Yea Cain Yea Landgraf Yea Noble Yea Tepper Yea Fairly Yea Harris Davila Yea Isaac Yea Garcia Hernandez Yea Bell, C. Yea Ward Johnson Yea Cunningham Yea Geren Yea Turner Yea Manuel Yea Morales, C. Yea Ordaz Yea Harris Yea Vasut Yea Hefner Yea Phelan Yea Alders Yea Cook Absent Lowe Yea Spiller Yea Villalobos Yea Paul Yea Bernal Yea McLaughlin Yea Howard Yea Darby Yea Mr. Speaker(C) Present, not voting Morales, E. Yea Campos Yea Troxclair Yea Gámez Yea Zwiener Yea Gates Yea VanDeaver Yea Wu Yea Hinojosa Nay Capriglione Yea Bonnen Yea Dutton Yea Kerwin Yea Hickland Yea Vo Excused Lozano Yea Frank Yea Talarico Yea Lopez, J. Yea Holt Yea Patterson Yea Dean Yea Barry Yea Leach Yea González, J. Nay Shofner Yea Moody Yea Bryant Yea Bucy Yea Lujan Absent McQueeney Yea Smithee Yea Jones, J. Yea Rosenthal Yea Garcia, J. Yea Pierson Yea Bell, K. Yea King Yea Richardson Yea Hull Absent Simmons Excused Garcia, L. Yea Flores Yea DeAyala Yea LaHood Yea Dorazio Yea Perez, M. Yea González, M. Yea Morgan Yea Shaheen Yea Plesa Yea Olcott Yea Schofield Yea Little Yea Meyer Yea Schatzline Yea Collier Yea Longoria Yea Curry Yea Dyson Yea Morales Shaw Yea Cortez Yea Guerra Yea Anchía Yea Romero Yea Lopez, R. Yea Bowers Yea Hayes Yea Raymond Yea Reynolds Nay Guillen Yea Bhojani Yea Harless Yea Thompson Yea Muñoz Yea Slawson Yea Luther Yea Cole Yea Gerdes Yea Kitzman Yea Lambert Yea Toth Yea Lalani Yea Leo Wilson Yea Canales Yea Wilson Yea Meza Nay Hunter Yea Craddick Yea Oliverson Yea Rose Yea Tinderholt Yea Ashby Yea Martinez Fischer Yea Wharton Yea Swanson Yea Jones, V. Yea Goodwin Yea Perez, V. Yea Virdell Yea Metcalf Yea Davis, Y. Yea Named positions matched to lawmakers. See the journal for unmatched names.
House journal
Sources
Record 545
HB 1922 was passed to engrossment by (Record 545): 139 Yeas, 5 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.
Published stock of positions for this vote, except where marked derived.
Yea: 139 (published) Nay: 5 (published) Present, not voting: 1 (published) Absent: 3 (derived from named list) Excused: 2 (derived from named list) House journal . Source snapshot 2026-10-19, Central time.
Witnesses10
For 10
Against 0
On 0
Names
For
AGC-Texas Building Branch 2 registrations D. Wilson Construction Co. 1 registration Self 1 registration Texans for Lawsuit Reform 2 registrations Texas Construction Association 2 registrations Texas Society of Architects 1 registration The Associated General Contractors of Texas - Highway, Heavy, Utilities and Industrial Branch 1 registration
Sources
10 parsed registrations across the loaded witness lists.
Derived stock of witness registrations. Repeated appearances count separately. Organizations and self-representation appear as printed.
House witness list . Source snapshot 2026-10-20, Central time.
Senate witness list . Source snapshot 2026-10-20, Central time.
Fiscal No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
LBB estimate · fiscal note version E · source
Sources
Fiscal note · version E · May 9, 2025
No first-year general revenue figure available here.
LBB published estimates · flow over the stated periods.
Source snapshot 2026-10-19, Central time.
How this was graded Analysis of text version I by claude-opus-5-5, Oct 20, 2026, against the published rubric .
Sources
Texas House · Filed Jan 16, 2025
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced · House Committee Report · Engrossed · Senate Committee Report · Enrolled
Data snapshot Oct 26, 2026 at 4:20 AM CDT. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
Coauthors Sponsors House committee · Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence · Committee vote 10 aye, 0 nay, 1 absent · Out of committee
Senate committee · Business & Commerce · Committee vote 11 aye, 0 nay · Out of committee
Subjects Civil Remedies & Liabilities
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS
CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT
CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS
STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
Text The text as introduced · 158 words
89R1351 AJA-F
By: Dean
H.B. No. 1922
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the accrual of a cause of action for purposes of certain
laws governing certain construction liability claims.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 2272, Government Code, is amended by
adding Section 2272.010 to read as follows:
Sec. 2272.010. ACCRUAL OF CAUSE OF ACTION. For purposes of
this chapter only, a cause of action accrues on the date the report
required by Section 2272.003 is postmarked by the United States
Postal Service. For all other purposes, including the date of an
occurrence under an applicable insurance policy and the date a
cause of action accrues for purposes of determining whether the
action is barred by a statute of limitations or repose, the date of
the accrual of a cause of action is unaffected by this section.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
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