The Texas Payment Act sets 35-day and 7-day payment deadlines on private jobs, 10-day deadlines on public work, interest on late money, and a 10-day stop-work notice. Here are the rules and a 30-day plan for unpaid contractors and subs.
I've seen it happen more times than I care to count. A subcontractor finishes their scope of work on an Austin commercial project, invoices for their retained funds, and then waits. Thirty days pass. Sixty days. The general contractor keeps saying the owner hasn't released funds yet. By the time the subcontractor walks into my [...]
Texas SB 15 lot size requirements took effect September 1, 2025, and the number that most people cite - 3,000 square feet - is wrong. The actual minimum under the law is 1,400 square feet. That distinction matters enormously for anyone trying to underwrite a deal, plan an infill project, or understand what this legislation [...]
The contractor hasn't shown up for three weeks, your renovation is half-finished, and now you receive a certified letter. Three subcontractors you've never met are threatening to place liens on your property for unpaid work - work you already paid the general contractor to handle. Worse yet, the material suppliers are joining the claim. Suddenly, [...]
After two decades of practicing construction law in Texas, I've noticed a troubling pattern. Property owners discover serious defects - foundation problems, water damage, electrical hazards - and their first instinct is to accept the contractor's excuses. "Settling is normal," they're told. "These things happen in construction." Here's what I tell every client who walks [...]
When builders cut corners or ignore industry standards, the consequences can be devastating - both financially and structurally. As a construction defects attorney with over two decades of experience in Texas property law, I've seen too many property owners discover serious flaws months or years after completion. Foundation cracks, water intrusion, electrical failures, and structural [...]
Stop. Stop accepting subpar construction work that puts your investment at risk. If you've discovered cracks in your foundation, water damage from poor installation, or structural problems that shouldn't exist in a quality build, you're facing construction defects - and you have legal rights in Texas that can protect your property and financial future. As [...]
A contractor breaches a contract in Texas when they fail to perform the work, perform it defectively, miss a material deadline, or clearly indicate they won't finish the job. If that happens, you may be able to recover damages, and in some cases force the contractor to complete the work, but only if you can [...]
An Austin construction attorney handles legal matters connected to building projects, including contract review, payment and lien issues, defect claims, and disputes, for contractors, developers, and property owners across the Austin area. Their work spans both preventing problems before they happen and resolving them once they do.But "construction attorney" covers a much wider range of [...]
Alkali-Silica Reaction (ASR) represents a significant challenge in pool construction, potentially compromising structural integrity and leading to costly repairs. This comprehensive guide explores the complexities of ASR, its prevention, and the critical role of expert legal guidance in protecting your construction investments. Understanding Alkali-Silica Reaction is crucial for pool contractors, property owners, and construction professionals [...]