By request (thanks James), a reminder to readers that the City of Galveston updates its list of registered contractors often. The city's website - http://www.cityofgalveston.org/ - has a plethora of information with regards to the city itself, Ike Recovery, and assistance.
Here's the updated list as of February 17, 2009:
registered_contractor_list_as_of_2-17-09.pdf
Oh. And IBC strongly suggests you go with a registered contractor!
