HB 182 mandates that contractors and subcontractors working on general construction projects with Texas governmental entities provide employees with a 10-minute paid rest break for every four-hour work period. The bill defines "general construction" broadly, including building, repairing, and other structural work. It empowers employees to file complaints with the contracting governmental entity if denied required rest breaks. Upon confirmed violations, governmental entities can impose administrative penalties on contractors ranging from $100 to $500 per day, which may be withheld from contractor payments. This act applies to contracts published on or after September 1, 2025, and allows local subdivisions to implement more stringent rest break requirements.