The Texas Construction News staff writer
DALLAS — The legal landscape for Texas contractors is shifting as recent statutory amendments governing construction contracts take full effect, according to the “Under Construction – February 2026” publication by the Law Offices of Snell & Wilmer.
The amendments, which apply to contracts entered into or renewed on or after Sept. 1, 2025, introduce stricter regulations on how contractors and subcontractors must operate. Key provisions require detailed documentation when submitting claims for additional time or payment, outline specific owner response times, and establish new guidelines for stop-work options and contractual waivers.
Texas courts have yet to interpret the new statutory prohibitions or determine whether the Federal Arbitration Act preempts them, leaving construction firms to navigate a period of legal transition as they draft new project agreements this year.
