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If you are a contractor who specializes in residential construction in Texas, you need a residential construction contract tailored to conform with Texas law. Below are some statutes and guidelines you should follow to maximize your right to payment. Residential Construction Contract Requirements: Statutes that Govern Residential Contracts 1. Texas Property Code §53.255 and .256 requires contractor to provide a list of disclosures and list of subcontractors and suppliers to the h …

A well-thought-out and well-written proposal is critical to your company’s ability to get work and successfully complete the work at a profit. So here are the first steps you need to take to learn how to write a proposal letter.  You have to make sure your proposals have a professional look. That means your company name and the name and contact information for your salesperson can be easily identified and found. The questions you need to ask BEFORE you can answer, "How to write a pro …

Texas just experienced one of the worst arctic weather events in its history. Governor Abbott issued a statewide disaster which triggers the provisions of TBCC 58.  If you are considering offering disaster repair services to those affected, here’s a friendly reminder of the additional contracting requirements needed for disaster repair that falls under the TBCC 58 rules.  A contractor offering remediation services: (a) cannot request an upfront or interim payment that exceeds t …

Have you ever heard someone say that a particular term in a contract is so outrageous, unfair, one sided, or ridiculous that it cannot possibly be enforceable? If you are signing a contract as a consumer, that may very well be true as there are several laws out there for the express purpose of protecting the consumer.  However, if you are signing the contract as a business, for the most part the courts presume that you are a “big boy,” know what you’re signing (even if yo …

Human resources professionals and business owners have long debated about giving references on former employees. It’s both tempting and scary to share what you know about a less‑than‑desirable former employee. You also may be eager to sing the praises of an exemplary ex‑employee you want to see do well in a future position. Before you decide whether to give in to temptation or play it safe, it’s good to know the pros and cons of giving references and sharing such information. Name, …