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Summary
Changes the Texas Residential Construction Commission Act in several parts. The changes are aimed at increasing the abilities of homeowners to use the commission to receive redressBackground
The Texas Residential Construction Commission was created in the 2003 session in response to high profile problems in residential construction in Texas. In early 2006, Comptroller Strayhorn issued a report indicating that 86% of complainants to the commission felt their construction defect had not been resolved through the TRCC process.This bill is exactly the same as HB 3404(79R) which received testimony but did not pass out of the State Affairs committee.
The State Affairs committee testimony on HB 3404(79R) is available here (opens in RealPlayer at testimony)
Detailed Commentary
Rep. Farrar stated, in introducing the bill in the 79th, that the bill language:1) Requires builder membership in Texas Star Builder Program.
2) Establish 3 consumer seats on the TRCC board.
3) Eliminate fees to families filing complaints.
4) Increases licensing fees to builders.
5) Requires builders hold a general liability policy of $500,000.
6) Requires disclosure of the building standards, warranties, and risks of homes sold by licensed builders.
Additional Links
Realty Times Article on Comptroller TRCC Report.Comptroller TRCC Report
Texas Observer on the TRCC
Robinson, Clay "Renovating home agency a tough job" Houston Chronicle 12/3/2006
Bay Area Houston on HB 295
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Summary
Changes the Texas Residential Construction Commission Act in several parts. The changes appear to be aimed at increasing the abilities of homeowners to use the commission to receive redress
Background
The Texas Residential Construction Commission was created in the 2003 session in response to high profile problems in residential construction in Texas. In early 2006, Comptroller Strayhorn issued a report indicating that 86% of complainants to the commission felt there construction defect had not been fixed through the TRCC process.
Detailed Commentary
1) Expands the act to cover interior improvements of less than $20,000 value.
2) Prohibits the commission from charging a fee to a homeowner for filing a complaint or receiving an inspection or arbitration.
3) Clarifies the definition of "public members" of the commission board to exclude industry and include citizens "who have consistently shown an interest in consumer protection."
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Additional Links
Realty Times Article on Comptroller TRCC Report.Comptroller TRCC Report
Texas Observer on the TRCC
Robinson, Clay "Renovating home agency a tough job" Houston Chronicle 12/3/2006
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Summary
Changes the Texas Residential Construction Commission Act in several parts. The changes appear to be aimed at increasing the abilities of homeowners to use the commission to receive redress
Background
The Texas Residential Construction Commission was created in the 2003 session in response to high profile problems in residential construction in Texas. In early 2006, Comptroller Strayhorn issued a report indicating that 86% of complainants to the commission felt there construction defect had not been fixed through the TRCC process.
Detailed Commentary
1) Expands the act to cover interior improvements of less than $20,000 value.
2) Prohibits the commission from charging a fee to a homeowner for filing a complaint or receiving an inspection or arbitration.
3) Clarifies the definition of "public members" of the commission board to exclude industry and include citizens "who have consistently shown an interest in consumer protection."
* THIS ARTICLE IS A STUB. PLEASE CONTRIBUTE BY EXPANDING THE DETAILED BILL ANALYSIS *
Additional Links
Realty Times Article on Comptroller TRCC Report.Comptroller TRCC Report
Texas Observer on the TRCC
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Changes the Texas Residential Construction Commission Act in several parts. The changes appear to be aimed at increasing the abilities of homeowners to use the commission to receive redress
Background
The Texas Residential Construction Commission was created in the 2003 session in response to high profile problems in residential construction in Texas. In early 2006, Comptroller Strayhorn issued a report indicating that 86% of complainants to the commission felt there construction defect had not been fixed through the TRCC process.
Detailed Commentary
1) Expands the act to cover interior improvements of less than $20,000 value.
2) Prohibits the commission from charging a fee to a homeowner for filing a complaint or receiving an inspection or arbitration.
3) Clarifies the definition of "public members" of the commission board to exclude industry and include citizens "who have consistently shown an interest in consumer protection."
* THIS ARTICLE IS A STUB. PLEASE CONTRIBUTE BY EXPANDING THE DETAILED BILL ANALYSIS *
Additional Links
Realty Times Article on Comptroller TRCC Report.Comptroller TRCC Report
Texas Observer on the TRCC
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