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H.B. 730 (2003): Texas Residential Construction Commission Act

  • House Bill 730 (2003)
  • Added Title 16, Property Code (Chapters 401, 406, 407, 408, 409, 416, 417, 418, 419, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 436, 437, and 438)
  • Amended Chapter 27, Property Code
  • Fee: $395


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Abstract

The Senate Bill Analysis desbribed H.B. 730 as follows: In 1989, the Residential Construction Liability Act (RCLA) became effective and, along with its subsequent amendments, provided remedies applicable to residential construction defect lawsuits. The lack of state performance standards for residential construction in Texas and case law makes it difficult for homeowners and homebuilders to resolve construction issues without costly and time-consuming litigation. Without state regulation, homeowners and homebuilders will have to continue to resort to litigation to resolve disputes. C.S.H.B. 730 creates the Texas Residential Construction Commission Act, adopts performance standards for residential construction and establish a state-sponsored inspection and dispute resolution process that assists consumers in resolving construction issues with homebuilders.

Exhibits

  1. Tex. H.B. 730, 78th Leg., R.S., Master Bill History Report (2003)
  2. Tex. H.B. 730, As Introduced, 78th Leg., R.S. (2003)
  3. Tex. H.B. 730, House Committee Report, 78th Leg., R.S. (2003)
  4. Tex. H.B. 730, Senate Committee Report, 78th Leg., R.S. (2003)
  5. CAPITOL RESEARCH SERVICES, Hearings on H.B. 730 Before the House Committee on Regulated Industries, 78th Leg. R.S. (March 11, 2003)
  6. CAPITOL RESEARCH SERVICES, Hearings on H.B. 730 Before the House Committee on Regulated Industries, 78th Leg. R.S. (March 25, 2003)
  7. CAPITOL RESEARCH SERVICES, Debate on H.B. 730 On the Floor of the House (Second Reading), 78th Leg. R.S. (April 25, 2003)
  8. CAPITOL RESEARCH SERVICES, Debate on H.B. 730 On the Floor of the House (Third Reading), 78th Leg. R.S. (April 28, 2003)
  9. CAPITOL RESEARCH SERVICES, Hearings on H.B. 730 Before the Senate Committee on Business and Commerce, 78th Leg. R.S. (May 8, 2003)
  10. CAPITOL RESEARCH SERVICES, Hearings on H.B. 730 Before the Senate Committee on Business and Commerce, 78th Leg. R.S. (May 20, 2003)
  11. CAPITOL RESEARCH SERVICES, Debate on H.B. 730 On the Floor of the Senate (Second and Third Readings), 78th Leg. R.S. (May 27, 2003)
  12. CAPITOL RESEARCH SERVICES, Debate on H.B. 730 On the Floor of the House (Senate Amendments), 78th Leg. R.S. (May 29, 2003)
  13. HOUSE RESEARCH ORGANIZATION, H.B. 730 Bill Analysis (April 25, 2003)
  14. H.J. of Tex., 78th Leg., R.S. (2003)
  15. S.J. of Tex., 78th Leg., R.S. (2003)
  16. Act of May 29, 2003, 78th Leg., R.S., ch. 458, 2003 Tex. Gen. Laws