HB 1734 addresses a school district’s ability to sue for design or construction defects and goes into effect on September 1, 2019. If a public entity files suit without first providing the written report or an opportunity to inspect and repair the defects, the suit must be dismissed. HB 1999 amends the Government Code to require cities, counties, school districts, universities, and other governmental entities to do two things before they may sue for construction defects: (1) provide a written report identifying the defects to each party with whom the entity has a contract for the design or construction of the project and (2) allow them a reasonable opportunity to inspect and repair the defects. HB 1999, known as the “Right to Repair” bill, goes into effect immediately and significantly alters how disputes with public entities alleging construction defects proceed. Stephanie and Anthony Golz, principal in the Houston office, prepared the following brief summaries of these and other new laws and their impacts on the industry. Stephanie Cook, principal in the Austin office, testified in both the House and the Senate in support of HB 1999, HB 1734, and HB 2826, which Governor Abbott signed into law in June. The 2019 Texas legislative session resulted in significant new laws benefitting the construction industry.
2019 texas legislative session update#
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE New Construction Laws Passed New Construction Laws Passed New Construction Laws Passed June 25, 2019
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