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Understanding the Texas Prompt Payment Act

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The construction industry is a cornerstone of Texas’s robust economy, and timely payments are critical for maintaining the health of this sector. To ensure that contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers are paid promptly for...more

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Bond to Indemnify Against Liens vs. Bond to Pay Liens or Claims

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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

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Hurricane Season - Damage Repair Contract Protection for Consumers and Contractors

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August through October marks the peak of hurricane season along the Texas Gulf Coast. Nearly every year, at least some part of the Texas coast feels the impact of a named storm during these months, either by flood, wind,...more

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Out with Lonergan, In with Spearin: Texas Legislature Provides Contractors with Limited Protection for Defective Plans and Designs

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As of September 1, 2021, in a change to Texas caselaw that had been in place for over a century, Texas contractors now have protection in certain circumstances from liability for defective plans and specifications provided to...more

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