Amend CSHB 730 as follows:                                                   
	(1)  On page 35, line 22, after the period, insert "Sec. 
430.003.  WAIVER BY CONTRACT PROHIBITED.  A contract between a 
builder and a homeowner may not waive the limited statutory 
warranties and building and performance standards adopted under 
this chapter.  This section does not prohibit a builder and a 
homeowner from contracting for more stringent warranties and 
building standards than are provided under this chapter.".
	(2)  Renumber sections, and cross-references in added Title 
16, Property Code, appropriately.