Articles and Literature
Spotlight: Edgar Garcia
San Antonio Construction News
Edgar Garcia is an interesting fellow. Involved in various trade associations in San Antonio, he always greets you with a big smile and is always interested in what you have to say. That type of nature is not what he has become, but the way he was born. He is a man who likes people but, most importantly, a person who really likes to help others achieve their highest goals. Sitting in his North San Antonio conference room, we explored where he came from and what makes him tick......
"Final Payment" Provisions in Construction Contracts Require Owner's "Final Payment"
ABC- South Texas Chapter
The San Antonio Court of Appeals, on September 28, 2005, issued an Opinion on Rehearing in the case of TA Operating Corporation V. Solar Applications Engineering, Inc., which reveals a lack of understanding of the practical operation of construction contracts and projects in Texas lien statutes. Unless the holding is reversed on appeal, the solar case has the potential to create great confusion and harm to the Texas construction industry.....
Can a Contractor sue the state of Texas?
By Edgar Garcia 01/15/2001
In a breach of its contract with a unit of the state of Texas, a Contractor was previously left to the mercy of the legislature. Without the legislature’s permission, the Contractor could not sue the state. Beginning August 30, 1999, a Contractor can avail itself of Chapter 2260 of the Government Code which provides a procedure for negotiating, contesting and collecting a claim against the state.
How to beat the state of Texas in a Contested Case Hearing
By Edgar Garcia 02/15/2001
Last month, Part I discussed whether a Contractor could sue the state of Texas for breach of contract. We learned that beginning August 30, 1999, a Contractor could avail itself of Chapter 2260 of the Government Code, which provides a procedure for negotiating, contesting and collecting a claim against the state. We discussed how to negotiate a claim. Now, let’s discuss how to win a Contested Case Hearing against the state.
I Won, But Can I Collect Against the state of Texas?
By Edgar Garcia 03/15/2001
In the previous two articles we learned that, beginning August 30, 1999, you can avail yourself of the procedure in Chapter 2260 of the Government Code to negotiate, contest and collect a claim against the state. We discussed how to negotiate a claim and how to win a contested case hearing against the state. But how do you collect on your claim?