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Texas on My Mind: New Bills from the 2025 Legislative Session Affecting Contractors in the Lone Star State

With the recent conclusion of the biannual sprint that is the Texas Legislative session, Gov. Greg Abbott has started signing bills, including two that affect the construction industry: one in the area of construction defect...more

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A Primer on Changes Made to the Texas Mechanic’s and Materialman’s Liens Act, Effective January 1, 2022

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In early June 2021, Governor Abbott signed into law House Bill 2237 (the Bill) that makes substantial changes to the law that establishes the requirement for mechanic’s and materialmen’s liens and bond claims in Texas. ...more

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Texas’s Major Lien Law Makeover: What You Need to Know

Chapter 53 of the Texas Property Code just received major updates for the first time in years. On June 15, 2021, Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law HB 2237. This bill makes many notable changes to Texas’s lien laws. The...more

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Recovery of Attorney Fees in Enforcement of your Texas Construction Contract - Texas Legislature Adopts Changes to 38.001,...

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The Texas Legislature recently adopted Texas HB No. 1578, fixing the loophole created by multiple appellate courts’ strict statutory interpretations of Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 38.001. Section 38.001 allows a...more

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Governor Abbott’s Order Updating Essential Critical Infrastructure Areas Adds Clarity for Certain Construction Activities

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On April 27, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced his plan for beginning to reopen businesses in Texas. In doing so, he issued a new executive order that, effective May 1, expands the scope of permitted business activities...more

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Summary of march 31, 2020, Executive Order of Governor Abbott: Texas Residential and Commercial Construction Update

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On March 31, 2020, Governor Abbott issued Executive Order GA 14 (the “Executive Order”) relating to statewide continuity of essential services and activities during the COVID-19 disaster. The Executive Order becomes effective...more

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