Relating to statutes of limitation and repose for certain claims arising out of residential construction.
Impact
The approval of HB 2024 will have significant implications for both homeowners and contractors in Texas. By specifying limitations on claims, the bill seeks to provide a clear framework for resolving disputes arising from residential construction issues. Supporters argue that it will encourage better construction practices and accountability among contractors, while opponents may raise concerns about the adequacy of claims periods for homeowners seeking redress for construction defects.
Summary
House Bill 2024 amends existing laws regarding statutes of limitations for certain claims related to residential construction. The bill establishes a 10-year limitation for filing claims regarding defective or unsafe conditions in residential properties, while also introducing provisions for claims associated with written warranties provided by contractors. The legislation aims to clarify the timeframe for legal actions and ensure fairness in the construction industry by delineating responsibilities and obligations of contractors in relation to their work on residential properties.
Contention
Debates surrounding HB 2024 have focused on the balance between providing sufficient consumer protection for homeowners and offering necessary legal protections for contractors. Critics have voiced concerns that the changes may limit homeowners' rights to pursue claims, potentially leading to injustices in situations where construction defects cause significant property damage.
Provides for civil procedure under which a claimant may seek actual damages from a construction professional due to construction defects in a condominium.
Provides for civil procedure under which a claimant may seek actual damages from a construction professional due to construction defects in a condominium.
Eliminates statute of limitations for human trafficking prosecutions and extends statute of limitations for civil cases arising from human trafficking.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the appraised value of real property located in certain counties that arises from the installation or construction on the property of border security infrastructure and related improvements and to the consideration of the price paid by certain governmental entities for a parcel of or easement in real property purchased for the purpose of installing or constructing such infrastructure when appraising other real property.
Prohibits utility from billing customer for costs incurred for certain upgrades to utility infrastructure; allows costs for certain upgrades to utility infrastructure be recovered in utility's rate base.
Prohibits utility from billing customer for costs incurred for certain upgrades to utility infrastructure; allows costs for certain upgrades to utility infrastructure be recovered in utility's rate base.