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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to provision of construction documents to purchasers of |
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newly constructed homes. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. The heading to Chapter 420, Property Code, is |
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amended to read as follows: |
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CHAPTER 420. REGULATION OF BUILDING CONTRACTS AND TRANSFERS OF |
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TITLE FROM BUILDER [CONTRACT PROVISIONS] |
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SECTION 2. Chapter 420, Property Code, is amended by adding |
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Section 420.004 to read as follows: |
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Sec. 420.004. CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. A builder who |
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constructs a new home must provide a copy of any documents used in |
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the construction of the home, including written specifications or |
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blueprints: |
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(1) at the time the construction is completed, to the |
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person who contracted with the builder for the construction of the |
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home; or |
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(2) at the time title to the home is transferred by the |
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builder, to the person who purchases the home from the builder. |
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SECTION 3. The change in law made by this Act applies only |
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to a contract entered into or a transfer of title made on or after |
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the effective date of this Act. A contract entered into or a |
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transfer of title made before the effective date of this Act is |
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governed by the law in effect immediately before the effective date |
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of this Act, and that law is continued in effect for that purpose. |
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SECTION 4. This Act takes effect September 1, 2009. |