September 30, 2026
When a Houston Remodeler Walks Off the Job
When a Houston remodeler walks off mid-project, Texas homeowners still have contract remedies, ways to finish the work without killing leverage, and trust-fund exposure paths under Property Code Chapter 162.
August 12, 2026
Texas Construction Defect Statute of Repose vs. Limitations
The Texas construction defect statute of repose under Civil Practice and Remedies Code §16.009 can end a Houston homeowner’s claim ten years after substantial completion—even if the defect was just found. Here is how repose differs from the statute of limitations and how to calendar both before the file is dead.
July 23, 2026
Contractor Fraud and Unlicensed Contractors in Texas: What Homeowners Need to Know
Texas contractor fraud is more common than you think, especially after storms. Learn how the Construction Trust Fund Act (Tex. Prop. Code Ch. 162) and Penal Code § 32.45 protect homeowners from fraudulent and unlicensed contractors.
July 15, 2026
How to Handle Construction Defects in Texas: A Homeowner’s Guide
Play video Watch the construction-defect video A cracked slab, a leaking roof, wiring that trips the breaker every week — discovering a construction defect in the home you just built...
January 14, 2026
Houston Construction Defects: Understanding Your Rights Under the RCLA
Houston’s construction market is one of the most active in the nation. Thousands of new homes, renovations, and commercial buildouts are completed every year across Harris County and the surrounding...
October 1, 2025
Fall Contractor Disputes: When Summer Repairs Go Wrong
As summer transitions to fall, many Houston homeowners are discovering that contractor work performed to repair summer storm damage was substandard, incomplete, or performed without required permits. Roofs that still...
September 3, 2025
Contractor Disputes After Hurricane Damage: Protecting Yourself from Scams and Bad Work
In the aftermath of major hurricanes and severe storms, Houston and surrounding areas are inundated with contractors offering emergency repair services. While many are legitimate, others are opportunistic scammers who...