Posted on July 13th, 2007 by TechDigger
MySA.com: Business
A bill backed by consumer groups to protect homeowners, employees and investors from mandatory arbitration agreements was introduced Thursday in the House and Senate.
Oh, I know the argument, “you don’t have to sign the agreement.” Right. If every other business is following the same practice, you won’t sign any agreement ever. And it isn’t [...]
Filed under: TRCC, Texas Residential Construction Commission, home builders, homeowners, madatory arbitration | 2 Comments »
Posted on May 29th, 2007 by TechDigger
Just some highlights from an article worth reading.
Capitol Offense by Dave Mann and A.J. Bauer - The Texas Observer
Last September, Heath Chandler made an audacious decision, or so it seemed. The Houston contractor chose to break the law. Since 2003, every home builder in Texas has been legally required to register with the state’s most [...]
Filed under: Bob Perry, John Krugh, Perry Homes, TRCC, Texas Residential Construction Commission | 2 Comments »
Posted on November 22nd, 2006 by TechDigger
It looks like somebody, Jessica Farrar of District 148, thinks that the Texas Residential Construction Commission could use some improvements.
80(R) HB 295 - Introduced version - Bill Text
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
relating to the regulation of and claims against residential home builders.BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
ARTICLE [...]
Filed under: Binding Arbitration, Bob Perry, HB 295, Home Owners for Better Building, Jessica Farrar, John Krugh, Lawsuit Reform, Lawsuit abuse, Perry Homes, TRCC, Texas Homebuilders, Texas Residential Construction Commission, texas, texas politics | No Comments »
Posted on October 29th, 2006 by TechDigger
We in Texas are fortunate to have a select number of private citizens dedicated to the democratic process. These individuals are willing to contribute 100,000’s of dollars to candidates to ensure that they are able to represent themselves adequately before the public. Imagine the civic commitment of such individuals!
Don’t you think it’s about time the [...]
Filed under: Arbitration, Better Business Bureau, Binding Arbitration, Bob Perry, Frivolous Lawsuit, Governor, John Krugh, Lawsuit Reform, Lawsuit abuse, Perry Homes, Rick Perry, TRCC, Texans for Lawsuit Reform, Texas Homebuilders, Texas Residential Construction Commission, campaign, campaign contributions, election, grass-roots, politics, republican, texas, texas politics | 1 Comment »
Posted on October 25th, 2006 by TechDigger
I guess San Antonio, the second largest city in Texas, doesn’t rate Rick Perry’s attention.
MySA.com: Business:
The San Antonio Express-News interviewed all the candidates except Perry, who declined a request. The Express-News also asked each to give yes or no answers to a series of questions on key business issues. Perry’s campaign provided brief statements on [...]
Filed under: Carole Keeton Strayhorn, Carole Strayhorn, Governor, Rick Perry, San Antonio Express News, Texas Residential Construction Commission, Texas enterprise fund, campaign, debate, election, republican, texas, texas personal income tax, texas politics, vote | No Comments »
Posted on October 13th, 2006 by TechDigger
Maybe it’s just me, but more and more it seems government serves to protect the interests of businesses from being interfered with, lawfully or not. Just recently, Balous Miller filed a lawsuit against those in Helotes who prevented Walmart from building. Now we have builders that sue because someone complains publicly.
MySA.com: Metro | State:
An unusually [...]
Filed under: Balous Miller, Duane Waddill, Emerald Forest, Free Speech, Frivolous Lawsuit, Helotes, Home Owners for Better Building, Jay Hirata, Lawsuit Reform, Lawsuit abuse, San Antonio, Sitterle Corp, TRCC, Texas Residential Construction Commission, William Oliver, libel, scare tactics, texas | No Comments »
