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Texas
Tex. Prop. Code Chapter 53
Notice Deadline
15 Days
Lien Filing Deadline
By 15th of 3rd month (residential) or 4th month (commercial) after work
Public Bond Threshold
$100,000 for public projects
Texas has unique MONTHLY notice requirements that differ from all other states. Notices must be sent monthly for each month work is performed.
- Subcontractors
- Material suppliers
- Equipment lessors
- Property owner
- General contractor
- 1Monthly notices required - not a one-time notice
- 2Different deadlines for residential vs. commercial
- 3Notice by 15th of 2nd month (residential) or 3rd month (commercial)
- 4Lien affidavit filing required
- 5Retainage rules apply
IMPORTANT: Texas requires monthly notices, not a single preliminary notice. Each month work is performed, a new notice deadline applies. This is unique among all 50 states.
First Furnishing
Day 0
Notice Deadline
Day 15
Lien Filing
By 15th of 3rd month (residential) or 4th month (commercial) after work
Enforcement
1-2 years depending on project type