By Don White | Published August 27, 2020 | Posted in Construction Law | Tagged Tags: construction, construction regulations, House Bill 2439 | Comments Off on Law Stops Texas Municipalities from Banning Certain Building Materials
Law Stops Texas Municipalities from Banning Certain Building Materials
In 2019, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 2439, a state law prohibiting local municipalities from passing ordinances preventing the use of certain types of building materials. By expanding the range of what can be used during construction projects, the law is intended to save Texas builders and consumers money on construction costs. For the Read More
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Three Questions to Ask Yourself Before Heading to the Courtroom When people feel like they’ve been wronged by another party in some form or fashion, taking a lawsuit against that party to court tends to be one of—if not the first—options they entertain. Understandably, we can all fly off the handle to an extent after Read More
Read MoreWhat Is Construction Law?
Everyone knows a lawyer is a person who practices law, one who (at the very least) provides legal counsel and representation to his or her clients. What you may not know is there are many different areas of law in which a lawyer can specialize, from family and civil law to municipal and real estate Read More
Read MoreWhy Does a Lawyer Cost So Much?
Why Does It Have to Cost? I know his brother, you think to yourself as you sit across from the lawyer, wondering why the retainer he just quoted you didn’t seem to include any discount. “And this retainer is no indicator of how much this may ultimately cost,” the lawyers says. What?!? MAY? ULTIMATELY? COST? Read More
Read MoreWhat Are the Different Types of Lawyers?
In the United States, our legal system is in place to facilitate the function of a civil society. It strives to ensure citizens abide by federal and state laws as well as balance state and federal power. It comes as no surprise that the world of law is multifaceted and encompasses multiple subcategories ranging from Read More
Read MoreTen Questions to Ask a Lawyer
Lawyers are essential components of our legal system that strive to ensure justice is served. Who knows, perhaps you will need to seek guidance from one of them in the future for any number of reasons. If you ever find yourself in need of legal counsel and/or representation, it is wise to schedule a consultation Read More
Read MoreI-35 Expansion and Condemnation in Denton County
Denton County landowners will soon be receiving letters from the Texas Department of Transportation concerning the condemnation of their land along I-35. The state plans to expand the interstate and needs to purchase land to facilitate that expansion. Read more at this Denton Record Chronicle article. Associate William Scazzero writes about the process of condemnation in Read More
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