A Texas subcontractor agreement is a legal document that details the relationship between a contractor and a subcontractor for a specific job. It outlines the subcontractor’s scope of work, the fee the contractor will pay the subcontractor, the project deadline, and job requirements like transportation and insurance.
Subcontractor Definition
“‘Subcontractor’ means a person who contracts to furnish labor or material to, or has performed labor or supplied materials for, a contractor or another subcontractor in connection with a contract to improve real property.”
Can a subcontractor sue a homeowner in Texas?
Generally, a subcontractor cannot sue a homeowner as there is no contract between the subcontractor and the homeowner. However, the subcontractor may be able to file a lien, such as a mechanic’s lien, on the homeowner’s property.
How long does a contractor have to pay a subcontractor in Texas?
Under the Texas Prompt Payment Act, specifically Texas Property Code § 28.002(b), the contractor must pay the subcontractor no later than the seventh day after the date the contractor receives payment from the owner.
Sample
View a Texas subcontractor agreement template and download it as a PDF or Word file below.
