Talk of Waco

By Fred.

May 31, 2008 5:44 AM | Link to this

Bribes, bribes, bribes. It pervades our Congress. Why not our Judicial system as well? Our government of graft will fall…..just like Rome.

By Donna

May 31, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this

While I would rarely recommend a novel to describe what can happen when a state uses an election-method for judges, John Grisham’s latest novel, The Appeal, addresses very much this issue.

Not saying here that the appointment method doesn’t have problems too…just that this method has problems as well.

By Cindy

May 31, 2008 2:36 PM | Link to this

Usually, builders and their warranty co’s win in private industry run arbitration and fight to force consumers to arbitrate. When a builder or warranty co loses in arbitration, they suddenly don’t think their private system of “justice” is fair and sometimes do not accept the loss as a homeowner is expected to. In the Cull/Perry Homes case, the homeowner chose arbitration and won, somewhat of a reversal of what one usually sees happen. But when Perry lost, he got his bought and paid for judges to overturn it. That is a luxury homeowners cannot afford or exercise. Arbitration clauses should be avoided. They take away consumers’ rights, and even if the consumer wins this can be the result. I’m glad this case got so much publicity. Usually these things are swept under the rug or outright hidden in arbitration proceedings. Now at least others will know what Perry Homes is made of.

By Janet

May 31, 2008 4:39 PM | Link to this

Why didn’t Bob Perry just do the right thing and fix the Cull house long ago? His actions prove one thing; a New Home Warranty in Texas is only as good as a man’s word. Bob Perry spent a whole lot of money to prove he is not a man of his word and exposes his true integrity. Why would anyone buy a house from Perry Homes that has no warranty? Home Owners for Better Building, HOBB.org

By Janet

May 31, 2008 4:39 PM | Link to this

Why didn’t Bob Perry just do the right thing and fix the Cull house long ago? His actions prove one thing; a New Home Warranty in Texas is only as good as a man’s word. Bob Perry spent a whole lot of money to prove he is not a man of his word and exposes his true integrity. Why would anyone buy a house from Perry Homes that has no warranty? Home Owners for Better Building, HOBB.org

By Nancy

June 1, 2008 2:04 AM | Link to this

The political influence of the homebuilding industry in Texas has been total and complete control of elected officials in Austin and now we know even the Supreme Ct. of Texas. It is quite alarming that a small group of wealthy homebuilders along with their attorney’s can so totally influence legislation AND as can clearly be seen in the Cull case, even the Supreme Ct. of the state.

It is a crime that the largest purchase a family ever makes, their home, has NO consumer protection. Anti consumer legislation that began in Texas thanks to Bob Perry and “friends” has now spread across the nation. Foreclosures are rampant today, but what is not understood is that many of them are due to serious construction defects that builders like Bob Perry refuse to repair and clearly don’t have to.

Fraudulent lending and substandard construction are certainly a leading part of the cause of the recession we are in today. Innocent people are being destroyed while the criminals are laughing all the way to the bank.

Please reform Texas!! Stop the wealthy builders from running the state!

By Marcia

June 1, 2008 3:01 PM | Link to this

Bob Perry sets the standards and the other builders follow suit. The worst mistake I ever made was buying a new home in Houston. I believed I did my due diligence in using the BBB who continues to support my builder today. My house is literally falling apart and neither the builder, the BBB or anyone else cares. What they do care about is their connections to campaign contributors, keeping companies happy while so many suffer, All one has to do is watch the evening news in Houston to see the absolute corruption. I certainly appauld the investigative news reporters our city has so that they make people aware it is time for a change next election. Maybe, just maybe another Bob Bullock will lead the way.

By Janice

June 2, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this

I have been following the Cull’s case. I feel very sorry for their experience and can sympathize as my husband and I are involved in litigation against the builders of our home. Something needs to be done to protect home buyers from these crooks. It is a horrible thing to watch your home dwindle in value and know that even though you may win in court, collecting the money is another thing.