Relating to fire remediation contracts.
HB 4169 establishes new rules for fire cleanup contracts in Texas, requiring written agreements that clearly disclose key details to property owners. The bill specifies that contracts signed before an insurance company assesses fire damage (pre-estimate contracts) are not binding unless they include required statements about insurance coverage, estimated costs, and the owner's financial responsibility. Fire remediation contractors must submit all such contracts to an online filing system managed by the Texas Secretary of State. These provisions directly affect property owners and contractors handling fire-damaged property cleanup.
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Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 31, 2025
Last action Mar 31, 2025
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Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
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Mar 31, 2025
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Liz Campos
DDemocratic
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