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TRCC Abolished? What Now? The Wild Wild West?

The Sunset Act, which is chapter 325 of the Government Code, requires that the legislature review each state agency periodically to determine whether the functions of that agency should continue. In the 2009 regular session of the Texas Legislature, the […]

TRCC Abolished. What’s Next-The Wild Wild West?

Ok.  The TRCC no longer exists.  So what’s a home owner to do?  The following excerpt reprinted from the TRCC website attempts to shed some light on this question. Revised FAQs—August 18, 2009  (Sourced from TRCC Website) What does it […]

Struggling Texas Builders Face Even Tougher Regulatory Mandates in 2009

Suffice it to say that building is a tough business in Texas, and many industry professionals believe that 2009 will be no exception. “The state regulatory requirements enacted in 2008 will push some small builders over the edge this year. It’s unfortunate, but it looks like more Texas builders will be standing instead of sitting when the music stops at the start of 2010.”