Relating to the limitation of liability for certain highway, road, and street contractors and the presumption of sole causation by legally impaired drivers in certain civil actions.

SB 2823 limits liability for contractors who design, build, or maintain highways, roads, or traffic safety systems for Texas government entities (like the Texas Department of Transportation or local municipalities). It states these contractors cannot be held liable for injuries or property damage if they were in "material compliance" with contract documents related to the defect causing the harm. The bill does not change liability rules for drivers or introduce new presumptions about impaired driving, as suggested in the title. It would take effect September 1, 2025, if passed. This directly affects government contractors working on public infrastructure projects.