Texas Builders Right To Repair Current Law Summary:
Current Law Summary: HB 730 amended the Texas Property Code by adding Title 16 and amending chapter 27. Overseen by the Texas Residential Construction Commission (TRCC) the code asserts that a contractor is not liable for any percentage of damages caused by failure to take reasonable action to mitigate damages or take reasonable action to maintain the residence. It also limits damages, requires written notification and response for right of repair and defines warranty periods. Additionally, SB 754 states“(5-10 Sec. 27.107) a contractor may assert as an affirmative defense to an allegation of a defect made in a complaint filed under this subchapter that the defect is the result of abuse, neglect, or unauthorized modifications or alterations of the home.”
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No state license is required, however, general contractors must get permits at the local level. Separate boards license HVAC, and plumbing trades.
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Sherman, TX 75091
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Lubbock, TX 79423
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PO Box 7048
Texarkana, TX 75505
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4410 Fairway Blvd
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
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Local # 4524
5816 West Plano Pkwy
Plano, TX 75093
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Local # 4530
70001 Blvd 26 Ste 323
Fort Worth, TX 76180
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Local # 4542
2023 Alpine Rd
Longview, TX 75601
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