Texas HB718 prohibits public institutions of higher education from partnering with private entities for student housing construction if those.

Texas HB718 amends the Education Code to prohibit public institutions of higher education from entering into contracts with private entities to construct student housing facilities. This prohibition applies if the private entity has a pending legal action or lien against it or its property related to nonpayment claims from contractors, subcontractors, or vendors. The new law applies to contracts entered into after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025.

Texas HB718 prohibits public institutions of higher education from partnering with private entities for student housing construction if those.

Texas HB718 amends the Education Code to prohibit public institutions of higher education from entering into contracts with private entities to construct student housing facilities. This prohibition applies if the private entity has a pending legal action or lien against it or its property related to nonpayment claims from contractors, subcontractors, or vendors. The new law applies to contracts entered into after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025.