Texas Notice of Intent to Lien
Texas does not require a notice of intent before a lien. The statutory steps are the monthly notice of claim from subcontractors and suppliers and the lien affidavit itself (Tex. Prop. Code §§ 53.054, 53.056).
Does Texas require a notice of intent to lien?
Not required. Texas does not require a notice of intent before a lien. The statutory steps are the monthly notice of claim from subcontractors and suppliers and the lien affidavit itself (Tex. Prop. Code §§ 53.054, 53.056).
A notice of intent is a final written demand. It names the amount, the property and the date you will file. An owner who wants to keep a lien off the title has a clear reason to pay first, and you keep a dated record of the demand.
- Notice of intent
- Not required
- Tex. Prop. Code §§ 53.054, 53.056
- When to send it
- None required
- Lien deadline
- By the 15th day of the 3rd month after the month of completion of the project (or delivery of specially fabricated materials, whichever is later) (varies by role)
- Where the lien is filed
- County recorder where the property sits
- Free blank form
- Yes, PDF
- Notice of Intent to File a Lien Affidavit
Who sends it, to whom, and how
- Who sends it
- No one has to. Any claimant with lien rights can send one as a last demand before filing.
- Who receives it
- No law says. Our letter goes to the property owner and the general contractor.
- How to send it
- Send it by certified mail, return receipt requested, so you can prove when it arrived.
What a Texas notice of intent says
The notice our service prepares states the following. Keep it to facts you can prove.
- Your name and the party you contracted with
- The property, with its address and county
- The labor or materials you furnished, and when
- The amount unpaid
- A demand to pay within 10 days, or you will file your affidavit claiming a mechanic's lien
- Your signature and the date
The Notice of Intent to File a Lien Affidavit our service prepares, with every field left blank. PDF, free, no sign-up. Fill in your own facts and check them against the rules on this page before you send it.
The Texas lien deadline it protects
The Texas lien deadline is by the 15th day of the 3rd month after the month of completion of the project (or delivery of specially fabricated materials, whichever is later). It varies by role and project type. The lien is filed with the county recorder where the property sits. Send the notice early enough that the payment window ends before that deadline.
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More Texas rules to know
- Subcontractors and suppliers still owe the Notice of Claim for Unpaid Labor or Materials by the 15th day of the 3rd month after each unpaid month, or the 2nd month on residential work (Tex. Prop. Code § 53.056(a-1)).
Source: Tex. Prop. Code §§ 53.054, 53.056. Read the Texas lien statute. Notice rules turn on facts specific to your project. Confirm with counsel before relying on them.
Send your Texas notice of intent
We prepare the notice from your project details. Self-serve from $49: you review, sign and send it. Full service from $99: we send it to every party with proof of delivery.
Texas notice of intent FAQ
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This page summarizes Texas law for general information and is not legal advice. Notice and release rules depend on your role, project type and dates. Confirm them against the statute or with counsel before relying on them.