Texas HB3847 establishes specific pleading requirements for commercial construction defect claims.

Texas HB3847 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to introduce new rules for commercial construction defect litigation. It mandates that a claimant's petition must describe the observed failure in detail, state the factual basis for the claim, and be verified by someone knowledgeable of the facts. The bill allows a defendant to move to dismiss a claim for insufficient pleading, with the claimant having the opportunity to replead within a specified timeframe.

Texas HB3847 establishes specific pleading requirements for commercial construction defect claims.

Texas HB3847 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to introduce new rules for commercial construction defect litigation. It mandates that a claimant's petition must describe the observed failure in detail, state the factual basis for the claim, and be verified by someone knowledgeable of the facts. The bill allows a defendant to move to dismiss a claim for insufficient pleading, with the claimant having the opportunity to replead within a specified timeframe.