Bill
HB 2343
85(R) - 2017
House Business & Industry
House Business & Industry
Business, Industry, & Commerce
Civil Remedies
Vote Recommendation
Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
Author(s)
Paul Workman
Bill Caption
Relating to prerequisites to asserting certain claims arising from
certain construction defects.
Fiscal Notes
From the LBB: no significant fiscal implication to the state is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
HB 2343 would amend the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to add that before bringing an action asserting a claim regarding a construction defect, the claimant must obtain an inspection from an independent third-party licensed engineer and a report that identifies and describes the specific construction defect. Also, the claimant would be required to allow at least 150 days to correct the defect in the report.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This bill updates the procedure of bringing a suit for a construction defect and does not appear to have a connection to our liberty principles, therefore we remain neutral. However, the result of this legislation may result in fewer costly frivolous lawsuits and such a result would be beneficial if realized.
Organizations Supporting
AGC-Texas Building Branch
American Insurance Association
Associated Builders and Contractors of Texas
Texans for Lawsuit Reform
Texas Association of Builders
Texas Construction Association
Texas Society of Architects
Texas Water Infrastructure Network
Organizations Opposed
Texas Conference of Urban Counties
Texas Municipal League
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
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