Texas HB4169 regulates fire remediation contracts, requiring written agreements and prohibiting pre-estimate contracts from being binding.

Texas HB4169 introduces regulations for fire remediation contracts, which involve services like removing, cleaning, or demolishing property damaged by fire. The bill mandates that such contracts must be in writing and include specific statements, such as acknowledging that pre-estimate contracts are not binding unless certain conditions are met. It also requires contractors to submit contracts to an electronic filing system maintained by the Secretary of State. Violations by contractors are considered deceptive trade practices.

Texas HB4169 regulates fire remediation contracts, requiring written agreements and prohibiting pre-estimate contracts from being binding.

Texas HB4169 introduces regulations for fire remediation contracts, which involve services like removing, cleaning, or demolishing property damaged by fire. The bill mandates that such contracts must be in writing and include specific statements, such as acknowledging that pre-estimate contracts are not binding unless certain conditions are met. It also requires contractors to submit contracts to an electronic filing system maintained by the Secretary of State. Violations by contractors are considered deceptive trade practices.