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orchards and replacing trees, and pruning of orchard trees.
owner is a party either directly or by implication of law.
with an owner either directly or through the owner's agent.
improvements appurtenant to the residence.
provided by a residential construction contract.
delivered.  The term does not include retainage under Subchapter E.
as to be reasonably unsuitable for use elsewhere.
required by an original contract.
performed under an original contract.
work performed under the contract.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3533, ch. 576, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.
1997;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 889, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3535, ch. 576, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.
required by Subchapters B through G and K.
party's agent, regardless of the manner prescribed by law.
form required constitutes compliance with the notice requirement.
notice by the person to whom it is directed.
even if the material is not delivered.
has a lien on the property.
or subcontractor has a lien on the property.
Leg., ch. 410, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
and to each lot of land necessarily connected or reclaimed.
and utilities that are public property.
or on which the labor was performed.
improvement is situated or on which the labor was performed.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3536, ch. 576, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.
engineer, or surveyor in accordance with Section 53.021(c).
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3537, ch. 576, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.
that the other person was to perform the contract.
has or claims a security interest only.
1989;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 526, § 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
person must comply with this subchapter.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3538, ch. 576, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.
filed affidavit does not invalidate the lien.
1989;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 526, § 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
contract has been completed, finally settled, or abandoned.
performed or the material furnished.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3539, ch. 576, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.
1989;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 851, § 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
to the owner and the method by which the notice was sent.
items of work done or material furnished or specially fabricated.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3540, ch. 576, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.
1989;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 526, § 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
after the date the affidavit is filed with the county clerk.
1999, 76th Leg., ch. 889, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
prescribed by this section for the lien to be valid.
or specially fabricated material was delivered.
(2)  the claim is otherwise paid or settled.
customary form is sufficient as notice under this section.
1989;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 526, § 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
contractor or a subcontractor providing for retainage.
reputed owner or the original contractor, as applicable.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3541, ch. 576, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 889, § 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
this section for the lien to be valid.
which the claimant receives and accepts the order for the material.
(2)  the price of the order.
if the normal delivery time for the job has passed.
claimant has given notice under Section 53.056.
required to give notice under this section.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3542, ch. 576, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.
1989;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 526, § 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
claim for which he receives notice.
immediately on receipt of the notice.
receipt of the notice sent as required by Section 53.252.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3543, ch. 576, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.
1989;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 526, § 11, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
claim has been satisfied or released.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3544, ch. 576, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.
written notice that the contractor intends to dispute the claim.
in legible form on the face of the notice.
secure the lien for the claim.
authorized to withhold funds under this subchapter.
addition to any amount for which he is liable under Subchapter E.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3545, ch. 576, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.
subcontractor, laborer, or materialman to whom the payment is owed.
materialman to whom the payment is owed.
community supervision for the offense.
incorrect information in the affidavit.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 578, § 1, eff. Aug. 31, 1987.
1989;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 526, § 13, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
the reasonable value of the completed work.
share proportionately in the balance of the retained funds.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3546, ch. 576, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.
accordance with the preference provided by Section 53.104.
1989;  Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1138, § 17, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
(e)  Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 889, § 12, eff.
1989.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 526, § 14, eff. Sept.
1, 1997;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 889, § 12, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
written request for notice of termination or abandonment.
of the termination or abandonment.
terminated or work was abandoned for purposes of this subchapter.
as required by this section.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 1003, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2005.
of filing the affidavit claiming the lien.
mechanic's liens on which suit is brought.
of payment of the contract price.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3547, ch. 576, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.
materials are to be used.
(5)  a general description of the improvement.
2003, 78th Leg., ch. 410, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
laborers, materialmen, or their sureties.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3548, ch. 576, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.
to be filed of record.
own expense a suit brought on the claim.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3549, ch. 576, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.
the date of purchase within which to remove the purchased property.
Added by Acts 1984, 68th Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 18, § 4(a), eff.
date the order was entered.
1989.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 526, § 15, eff. Sept.
lien is claimed, whichever is later.
1989.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 526, § 16, eff. Sept.
1, 1997;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 889, § 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
the surety and a copy of the bond.
and the work performed by the claimant for which the claim is made.
costs, not to exceed $25, in furnishing the requested information.
waiver or release of the claim or lien claimed in the affidavit.
the date the claimant answers or appears in the proceeding.
removed for any other ground authorized by this section.
validity and enforceability of the claim or lien.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 526, § 17, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
the amount of the lien claim.
attorney's fees and costs to the movant under Section 53.156.
federal government or a federal agency.
deposit amount is a part of the deposit.
was entered by the court.
of the liability of the owner, if any, to the claimant.
filed with the county clerk.
file a bond to indemnify against the lien.
county in which the property subject to the lien is located.
Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1138, § 24, 39(1), eff.
1989;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1132, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
(b)  A copy of the bond must be attached to the notice.
the address stated in the lien affidavit for the obligee.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3550, ch. 576, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.
1989;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 526, § 19, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
mailing in the real property records.
in the real property records.
1989;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 526, § 20, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
underlying lien claim becomes unenforceable under Section 53.158.
1989;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 526, § 21, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
of obligations under Subchapter D or E.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3551, ch. 576, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.
2005, 79th Leg., ch. 728, § 11.158, eff. Sept. 1, 2005.
the contract are not required to be filed.
owner in records kept for that purpose.
clerk shall furnish a copy of the bond and contract to any person.
delivery, and filing of the originals.
1987;  Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1138, § 30, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
relinquishment of lien of record.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3552, ch. 576, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.
(3)  file any affidavit with the county clerk.
(3)  at any other address allowed by law.
Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 380, § 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
copy of all notices received.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3553, ch. 576, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.
property being improved is located.
following perfection of his claim.
claimant is entitled to a pro rata share of the penal sum.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3554, ch. 576, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.
or warrants due the contractor for the improvements.
(6)  the claimant's business address.
lawful offsets, and credits known to the affiant have been allowed.
the labor was performed or the material furnished.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3555, ch. 576, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.
claim for which notice is given.
is to pay the money, bonds, or warrants to the contractor.
certified mail, return receipt requested, to all claimants.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3556, ch. 576, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.
bond within six months after the bond is filed.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 526, § 23, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
a homestead, the notice must also comply with Section 53.254.
must give notice under this section for the lien to be valid.
delivered, the claimant must give notice under Section 53.252.
claimant has given notice under Section 53.252.
furnished or the labor is performed.
material for the original contractor.
record the contract in records kept for that purpose.
responsibilities, and risks in this transaction.
type and size of construction project on your property.
meaning of a document, consult an attorney.
rights to receive this information.
money is being properly disbursed.
up to the amount that you failed to withhold.
release from that subcontractor or supplier.
issued to the date of the endorsement."
date a subcontractor or supplier is added or deleted.
UPDATED LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS.
DOCUMENT, THIS WAIVER MAY NOT BE CANCELED AT A LATER DATE.
provided documentation on the date of closing.
provided in any manner agreed to by the lender and the owner.
chapter, a contract lien, or a deed of trust.
whom a payment is owed.
person to whom a payment is owed.
improvements to the real property.

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