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Contractors back HB 1922 change to accrual date in right-to-repair statute; committee hears business testimony
Summary
A contractor and construction-industry representatives urged the Senate committee to adopt HB 1922 to clarify when the statute of limitations begins for right-to-repair claims, arguing current ambiguity has led to costly litigation and denied contractors an opportunity to fix defects.
The Senate Committee on Business & Commerce heard testimony on House Bill 1922, which would set a uniform accrual date for construction defect claims under Texas’ right-to-repair statute.
Sponsor remarks said ambiguity about when a claim accrues has produced inconsistent court interpretations, increased litigation and higher costs. “HB 19 22 establishes a uniform accrual date for defects claims ensuring that all parties understand when the statute of limitations begins,” the sponsor said.
Josue Reyes, president and CEO of D Wilson Construction and a board member of Associated Builders and Contractors of Texas, testified in strong support. Reyes said his company faces multiple lawsuits that, he alleged, were filed without giving his firm notice or a chance to repair the alleged defects. He said clarifying accrual to begin when a contractor’s report is postmarked would restore the statute’s intended pre-litigation repair process. “Right to Repair only works if we're given the opportunity to repair,” Reyes told the committee.
The committee closed public testimony and left the bill pending.
