Legal Question in Construction Law in Texas

'' Sub-Contractors''

In Texas, electricians are required to be licensed by the State (TDLR) There are individual license designations such as apprentice, journeyman, master and electrical contractor. How can I find rules governing the use of journeyman ''acting as or being employed as subcontractors'' for electrical contractors. The journeyman are not master electricians nor electrical contractors.

This issue is important in that as a Licensed Master Electrian and Electrical Contractor my business and many others are being adversely effected by illegal business practices. Some Licensed Electrical Contractors in my area are hiring ''subs'' to avoid paying employment taxes and providing workers comp insurance. Can anyone help me with this issue?


Asked on 10/14/04, 11:35 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles White Charles G. White

Re: '' Sub-Contractors''

Go to: http://www.cwhitelaw.com

Under the "Professional Finders" section near the bottom -- click on "Texas Liscensing."

Next Click on "Electricians" on the left side. On the right side of that screen you will find such rules as have been adopted through this date. However, these rules are not likely to answer your question. You may need to talk to the Texas Work Force Commission to get more specific information about shams used to escape employment tax obligations. See:

http://www.twc.state.tx.us

Also, the general contractors may be particularly concerned if these electrical contractors are using a sham to evade workers compensation or payroll tax obligations.

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Answered on 10/14/04, 5:40 pm


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