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Legal Insights and Best Practices for Texas Construction Professionals & Government Contractors
The RFI Blog, published by Sanderford & Carroll, P.C., focuses on legal issues related to the construction industry in Texas. It covers topics such as construction contracts, scope of work disputes, mechanic's lien laws, federal procurement law, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution, and highway construction claims. The blog addresses practical challenges faced by contractors, subcontractors, developers, and owners, including lien perfection, contract modifications, and legal procedures involving county clerks. It also discusses statutory and constitutional lien rights, change orders, and trust fund statutes relevant to construction projects. The content is aimed at providing guidance on navigating construction law complexities and protecting legal rights in construction-related matters.
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Sham Contracts and the Constitutional Mechanic’s Lien
Compared to prime (general) contractors, it is much more difficult for subcontractors to perfect lien and bond claims on private projects. Subcontractors must give timely notice of non-payment to…
Hell Hath No Fury Like a County Clerk Scorned
After struggling to cobble together your mechanic’s lien affidavit, you’ve driven 150 miles to reach the county clerk’s office before close of business. Today is the filing…
When a Handshake is Not Enough – the Change Order
Any construction contract worth its salt includes provisions for modifying the agreement, either by agreement or by unilateral action. The most common modifications increase or decrease the contract scope,…
Criminals in the Construction Industry – Texas’ Trust Fund Statute
Do you know any criminals?
If you have worked in the construction industry for very long then the likely answer is, “Yes”! I’m not talking about folks that you…
When Owners Withhold Payment – Enforceability of Contingent Payment Clauses in Texas
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Miller Act Bonds: Not Always the Protection a Subcontractor Expects
When a construction project goes sideways, a subcontractor’s ability to place a lien or perfect a bond claim is often the difference between…
Subcontractors Strike Out – City Eliminates Payment Bond
That Public Works Project you are bidding may not be bonded after all. Under Texas Law, state and local projects with a price…
Reverse and Render – Texas 5th Court of Appeals Holds Trial Courts Lack Discretion to Deny Mechanic’s Lien Foreclosure
Perfecting a statutory mechanic’s and materialman’s lien under current Texas law is difficult. The statutes are less than clear and chocked full…