Texas HB2203 amends liability rules for land surveying services in construction contracts.

Texas HB2203 modifies the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to establish new rules for liability in construction contracts involving land surveying services. It voids and makes unenforceable any covenant or promise that requires a licensed engineer, architect, or land surveyor to indemnify or hold harmless an owner or governmental agency for damages caused by negligence. It also limits the ability of these professionals to be held liable for damages resulting from defects in plans, designs, or specifications they prepared or approved.

Texas HB2203 amends liability rules for land surveying services in construction contracts.

Texas HB2203 modifies the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to establish new rules for liability in construction contracts involving land surveying services. It voids and makes unenforceable any covenant or promise that requires a licensed engineer, architect, or land surveyor to indemnify or hold harmless an owner or governmental agency for damages caused by negligence. It also limits the ability of these professionals to be held liable for damages resulting from defects in plans, designs, or specifications they prepared or approved.