Texas

Project Labor Agreements

Statute prohibits government mandated PLAs on state projects, including the issuance of debt by the state for the construction of public school facilities.
Prevailing Wage

Yes; no monetary threshold.
Right to Work

Yes.
Public-Private Partnerships

Statute authorizes the use of P3s on horizontal and vertical construction projects. Unsolicited bids are accepted, but through a competitive bid process.
Workforce Development Incentives

Current labor supply satisfies 68.5% of peak labor demand.

State offered $1,614,600 in grants and incentives for workforce preparation and development in 2021.
Career and Technical Education

97% of CTE high school graduates are placed in colleges or careers.

Texas does recognize NCCER as an approved curriculum for CTE programs.
Job Growth Rate

3.7%

Prompt Pay	Private: Payment must be made no later than the 35th day after the date the owner receives the request. Public: Payment must be made 31 days after invoice. Subs: – Private: The prime must pay subs and subs must pay lower tiers within 7 days. – Public: The prime must pay sub and sub must pay prime within 10 days.
Immigration/E-Verify Mandate	Statute requires state agencies, contractors, and institutions of higher education to use E-Verify.
Percentage of State GDP From Nonresidential Construction	8.6%.
Incidence Rate	11.7
Occupational Safety & Health Oversight (State vs. Federal)	Federal oversight.
Percentage of Union Membership in Private Construction	3.4%.
Marijuana Legalization Status	Low THC marijuana legal for medicinal use.

Minimum Wage	7.25
Percentage of Pensions Funded	69.0%
Effective Real-Estate Tax Rate	1.60%
Corporate Income Tax Rate(s)	0% (Tax on Gross Receipts)
State and Local Public Construction Expenditures (in millions)	$39,874