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20Mar

A Matter Of Trust – Avoiding The Pitfalls Of The Texas Construction Trust Fund Act

Subcontractors have long celebrated—and general contractors long feared—the Texas Construction Trust Fund Act, codified in Chapter 162 of the Texas Property Code. The Act, which is (ideally) construed broadly to primarily protect subcontractors,...
By: Porter Hedges LLP
Source Url: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/a-matter-of-trust-avoiding-the-pitfalls-48890/

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