TEXAS - Sales Tax On Rehab Labor?

[Bryant T.]

Hi All,

I got an estimate for rehab work on my Duplex in Texas and the contractor is claiming Sales Tax ~8% on the labor. Is this allowable? My gut says no and apparently so does the Comptroller of TX:

"Labor to repair, remodel, or restore residential real property is not taxable. Residential real property means family dwellings, including apartment complexes, nursing homes, condominiums, and retirement homes."

Source:https://comptroller.texas.gov/...

Seems pretty cut and dry, but wondering if I'm missing something.

Thanks in advance!