Texas HB182 mandates rest breaks for employees of contractors working on construction projects for governmental entities.

Texas HB182 amends the Government Code to require rest breaks for employees of contractors performing construction work for governmental entities. Contractors must provide at least a 10-minute paid rest break during every four-hour work period. Employees can report violations to the governmental entity, which must notify the contractor of any confirmed violations. The governmental entity can impose an administrative penalty of up to $500 per day for each violation. The Act applies to contracts solicited on or after September 1, 2025.

Texas HB182 mandates rest breaks for employees of contractors working on construction projects for governmental entities.

Texas HB182 amends the Government Code to require rest breaks for employees of contractors performing construction work for governmental entities. Contractors must provide at least a 10-minute paid rest break during every four-hour work period. Employees can report violations to the governmental entity, which must notify the contractor of any confirmed violations. The governmental entity can impose an administrative penalty of up to $500 per day for each violation. The Act applies to contracts solicited on or after September 1, 2025.