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On May 28, Senate Bill 840 arrived on Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s desk after passing the Texas House and Texas Senate with bipartisan support. Authored by State Senator Bryan Hughes, the bill aims to increase the state’s...more
The Texas Legislature is currently in session and is scheduled to adjourn on June 2, 2025. Porter Hedges is actively monitoring any legislation that influences Texas construction law and impacts construction projects,...more
Manufacturing construction is booming across Texas in early 2025, with Samsung’s landmark $17 billion semiconductor facility in Taylor, Texas leading the charge as part of a broader trend concentrated along major metro areas...more
Not all liens are created equal. The most commonly discussed lien is related to construction improvements under Chapter 53 of the Texas Property Code. For those in the oil & gas/energy segment lien rights exist under Chapter...more
Use this guide as a reference when filing lien and bond claim notices for the month of February....more
Manufacturing construction is anticipating an uptick in 2025 with expected domestic economic protections and the continued consumer demand. Texas will remain a hotbed for this activity with continued business relocations,...more
Use this guide as a reference when filing lien and bond claim notices for the month of January. Lien and Bond Claim Notices and Filings Required by: January 15, 2025...more
Use this guide as a reference when filing lien and bond claim notices for the month of December....more
Use this guide as a reference when filing lien and bond claim notices for the month of November....more
Use this guide as a reference when filing lien and bond claim notices for the month of October. ...more
As the Texas legislative session approaches, kicking off on January 14, construction companies across the Lone Star State need to start gearing up for their advocacy efforts. Early engagement is not just beneficial—it’s...more
Use this guide as a reference when filing lien and bond claim notices for the month of September. If you have any questions about the lien and bond claim process, don’t hesitate to reach out to any member of the Gray Reed...more
A mechanic’s lien filing creates an immediate cloud on title causing substantial impacts to owners of real property and other parties to a construction contract. Frequently, owners or prime contractors may be required to...more
Texas is currently experiencing one of the largest, most significant construction development projects with Samsung Semiconductor Chipmaking Facility in Taylor, Texas. According to a recent article by Justin Sayers, posted in...more
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis famously referred to states as the “laboratories of democracy.” The Texas legislative process is an unusual laboratory compared to most states. The Texas Legislature only meets once...more
Use this guide as a reference when filing lien and bond claim notices for the month of May....more
Broad form indemnities are common in Texas construction contracts, even though indemnifying someone for their own negligence is a tough pill to swallow. ...more
What is zoning and how does it work? In simple terms, zoning refers to a city’s ability to regulate property owners’ use of their land within its corporate boundaries. For instance, a city may prohibit commercial...more
Perfecting a performance bond claim in Texas requires careful attention to legal requirements and procedural details set forth on the face of the bond and under Texas law. Perfection of a performance bond claim is often...more
If an owner or general contractor fails to timely pay on a project, you may be entitled to prompt pay interest. Prompt payment acts are intended to deter late payments by general contractors and owners by enabling contractors...more
In residential construction, the recent legislative amendments to Chapter 27 of the Texas Property Code (the Residential Construction Liability Act or the “RCLA”) have garnered significant attention in the industry, and...more
The Texas legislature has passed House Bill 3485 that may limit owner-directed change orders for owner-directed work. The law takes effect September 1, 2023 for contracts entered into on or after September 1, 2023. The...more
Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) recently signed Texas House Bill (H.B.) 1058, making Texas at least the 28th state, plus the District of Columbia, to offer state low-income housing tax credits to bridge the growing affordable...more
Bonds can play an essential role in protecting owners from the financial risk associated with liens and other contractor claims on Texas construction projects. Two types of commonly used surety bonds are (1) bonds to...more
In Cont’l Homes of Tex., L.P. v. Perez, No. 04-21-00396-CV, 2022 Tex. App. LEXIS 7691, the Court of Appeals of Texas (Appellate Court) considered whether the lower court erred in refusing to enforce an arbitration clause in a...more