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TRCC survives sunsetting

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s Blogabear‘s view of HB2295, the bill to sunset the Texas Residential Construction Commission, aka the TRCC. And here’s John Coby‘s view of it. I sure hope the former is closer to the truth, because it passed, though with some … Continue reading →

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The TRCC should be sunsetted

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

What EoW says. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, it’s ludicrous to think that a rational profit-maximizing actor such as Bob Perry would spend as much as he does on political access without expecting to get some … Continue reading →

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TRCC escapes the axe

Posted on December 19, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Unfortunate. The Sunset Advisory Commission agreed Tuesday night to recommend that the Texas Residential Construction Commission be reviewed again in four years, instead of the usual 12. But it said the agency must resolve disputes more quickly and recommended that … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The TRCC sunset hearings

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

As we know, the Texas Residential Construction Commission (TRCC) is up for review by the Sunset Committee in the House, which has made an initial recommendation that it be scrapped. The agency got to defend itself at a public hearing … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The trouble with the TRCC

Posted on September 7, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

You already know how I feel about the Texas Residential Construction Commission. So, this story about how they’re trying to stave off death by Sunset Committee may seem promising for them, but as far as I can tell they aren’t … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Trash the TRCC

Posted on September 3, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

I’ll say it again: The Texas Residential Construction Commission was created at the behest of homebuilders for their protection from consumers, and it deserves ti die. Nearly two weeks ago, the Sunset Advisory Commission said what TRCC opponents have been … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Bye-bye, TRCC

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Good riddance if it goes away. An agency created to resolve disputes between homeowners and builders is “fundamentally flawed” and should be abolished, the Sunset Advisory Commission staff said today. “It’s really doing more harm to homeowners than good,” said … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The fox has always guarded the henhouse

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

News item: Rick Perry appointee says something obnoxious and privileged about the people his company fleeces for his fortune. The official who oversees Texas’ consumer watchdog says payday-loan customers — not the lenders — are responsible when the loans trap … Continue reading →

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Texas blog roundup for the week of March 30

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

It’s April Fool’s week, but there’s no fooling around with the Texas Progressive Alliance and the weekly blog roundup. Click on for the highlights.

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Texas blog roundup for the week of September 22

Posted on September 23, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Neither rain nor sleet nor hurricane can stop the Texas Progressive Alliance from doing its weekly blog roundup. Click on for the highlights. Continue reading →

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Who’s building your house?

Posted on October 17, 2006 by Charles Kuffner

When I was growing up in New York, the guy who owned the Syms men’s clothing franchise was their main advertising pitchman. His catch phrase (which is still the company’s motto, apparently) was that “An educated consumer is our best … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Tell it to the arbitration council

Posted on January 6, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

In 2003, the Lege created the Texas Residential Construction Commission to resolve disputes between homeowners and builders without having to use the civil courts. Today’s Chron takes a look at the effectiveness of the TRCC, and learns that the answer … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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