You can file suit against the contractor. Since he is not responding to you, you can file suit for negligence and breach of contract (if you had a written contract with the contractor). You can file suit in a small claims action in Texas Justice Court--the court that handles small claims matters in Texas.
The statute of limitations This means that if you discover a problem with the construction, you must file a lawsuit within four years from the date you discovered the issue or should have reasonably discovered it.
File a Complaint With the Texas Attorney General The Texas Attorney General is the top legal officer in Texas. The Office of the Texas Attorney General has a Consumer Protection Division that handles complaints against businesses that are engaging in unfair or unlawful business practices.
Penalties for building without a permit can range from hefty fines to needing to demolish the work if it isn't up to code.
The person or contractor who will be performing the work usually pulls the permit. Ultimately, however, the owner is responsible for ensuring that all necessary permits have been secured. 4.