Relating to design build contracts.

SB 1655 limits the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to no more than two design build contracts per state fiscal biennium under Section 223.242(d-1) of the Transportation Code. This directly affects TxDOT's contracting authority for transportation projects using the design build procurement method. The bill’s key provision restricts the number of such contracts TxDOT may enter into annually, aiming to manage project volume and oversight. The bill takes effect immediately if approved by two-thirds of each chamber, or September 1, 2025, otherwise.