Sec. 2258.057. WITHHOLDING BY CONTRACTOR. (a) A contractor may withhold from a subcontractor sufficient money to cover an amount withheld from the contractor by a public body because the subcontractor violated this chapter.
(b) If the contractor has made a payment to the subcontractor, the contractor may withhold money from any future payments owed to the subcontractor or sue the subcontractor or the subcontractor's surety for the amount withheld from the contractor by a public body because of the subcontractor's violation.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.49(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle F - State and Local Contracts and Fund Management
Chapter 2258 - Prevailing Wage Rates
Subchapter C. Enforcement; Civil and Criminal Penalties
Section 2258.051. Duty of Public Body to Hear Complaints and Withhold Payment
Section 2258.052. Complaint; Initial Determination
Section 2258.053. Arbitration Required for Unresolved Issue
Section 2258.054. Arbitration Award; Costs
Section 2258.055. Arbitration Decision and Award Final
Section 2258.056. Payment by Public Body to Worker; Action to Recover Payment