Sec. 56.056. ASSERTION OF CLAUSE AS AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE. The assertion of a contingent payment clause is an affirmative defense to a civil action for payment under a contract.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 4.001(a), eff. September 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 4 - Business Opportunities and Agreements
Chapter 56 - Agreement for Payment of Construction Subcontractor
Subchapter B. Contingent Payment Clause
Section 56.051. Enforcement of Clause Prohibited to Extent Certain Contractual Obligations Not Met
Section 56.052. Enforcement of Clause Prohibited Following Notice From Contingent Payee
Section 56.053. Enforcement of Clause Prohibited if Existence of Sham Relationship
Section 56.054. Enforcement of Clause Prohibited if Unconscionable