Laughlin Environmental, Inc. v. Premier Towers, L.P.

OPINION

KEM THOMPSON FROST, Justice.

In this case, we must determine if a “Payment and Performance Bond” qualifies as a statutory payment bond under sections 53.202 and 53.211 of the Texas Property Code. Appellant Laughlin Environmental, Inc., the hen claimant, challenges the trial court’s summary judgment in favor of the property owner, appellee Premier Towers, L.P., arguing the bond at issue does not satisfy the statutory requirements and thus does not provide the owner the corresponding statutory protections. We agree, reverse the trial court’s judgment, and remand this case for further…