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GOP Bill Would Limit A Texas Homeowner’s Ability To Sue Over Construction Defects

Andrew Schneider

Posted on April 12, 2021 · The measure would slash the statute of repose to five years, although defects often take more than five years to manifest.

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Posted on December 1, 2021 · House Bill 20, which was set to take effect Dec. 2, would have let Texas users banned by social media platforms sue for reinstatement or have the state attorney general sue on their behalf.

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Posted on November 9, 2021 · On Tuesday's show: A litigation expert discusses who might bear some of the legal responsibility for this weekend's tragedy at the Astroworld music festival.

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