Legal Forms

Texas contractors, prepare your lien releases when required with this downloadable package of easy-to-use Lien Waiver and Release forms.

These Texas Lien Waiver and Release Forms allow contractors, suppliers and vendors to easily prepare releases each time a payment is received for labor, materials or equipment supplied to a worksite.

State Law Governing Lien Waivers

Texas law requires a statutory form for each type of lien waiver. Both conditional and unconditional lien waivers are allowed, but unconditional waivers can only be given after payment is received.

State law also prohibits a party from waiving its lien rights in the contract. 

What is Included in the Package

This package contains the following forms which allow you to partially or fully release your lien claim against an owner's property. The forms meet the statutory requirements as to form and content:

• Conditional Waiver and Release of Lien Upon Final Payment,
• Conditional Waiver and Release of Lien Upon Progress Payment,
• Unconditional Waiver and Release of Lien Upon Final Payment,
• Unconditional Waiver and Release of Lien Upon Progress Payment.

Format and Jurisdiction

Download a set of the Texas Lien Waiver and Release Forms and you can use them for all of your construction projects. No additional fees or costs.

All the forms in this package conform to the statutory requirements set out in the Texas Property Code, and should only be used on projects within the State.

Notify your landlord that your rental unit needs repairs with this Texas Notice to Landlord form.

Purpose of the Notice

The Notice serves as an official document to notify your landlord that repairs are necessary for your rental premises. It also establishes a specific time frame within which the landlord must complete the required repairs, as detailed in the Notice.

Proof of Service

Included with the Notice is a Service of Notice form. This form is designed to record the details regarding how the Notice is delivered to your landlord, providing a clear record of service.

Format and Usage

The Notice is provided in Microsoft Word format. It is easy to download, fill in, and print, ensuring convenience for tenants when preparing and serving the document.

This process is governed by Title 8 of the Texas Property Code and is specifically intended for use within the State of Texas.

Texas landlords, give notice to your tenants that the property they are renting has been sold with this Notice to Tenant of Sale of Rental Premises.

• The tenant is notified of the sale, and given instructions to pay the rent to the new owner.
• The Notice includes a Record of Service form, so you can record the details of how you served the Notice on the tenant.
• Downloadable, fully editable, and easy to use.
• Re-use the form as often as necessary, perfect for multi-unit properties.
• This form can be used by landlords and rental property managers.
• Intended to be used in the State of Texas.

You can't be in two places at once. But with this Durable Special Power of Attorney form, you can close a mortgage loan for a Texas property while you're somewhere else altogether!

• Under this Power of Attorney form, you can appoint an attorney-in-fact as your agent, with authority to sign all the required documents to place a mortgage on your property.
• The powers granted under this document are limited only to the extent of dealing with the mortgage. Once that's completed, the authority of the attorney-in-fact comes to an end.
• This is a durable power of attorney, which means it remains in effect even if you become incompetent or incapable of managing your affairs.

Get this Texas Power of Attorney for Mortgage Closing form, and rest assured that your loan will close on time even if you can't be there to make it happen.

Appoint an agent (attorney) to obtain a tax refund on your behalf with this Limited Power of Attorney for Taxes for Texas residents.

• request and receive the required documentation,
• amend and sign your tax returns, and
• receive any other information required with respect to the matter.

You may want to consider naming your accountant as your agent in this Texas Limited Power of Attorney for Taxes. Download the form, fill it in, and sign it - give your attorney a copy and make one for the IRS as well.

Appoint an agent to act on your behalf to buy or sell property or vehicles with this Texas Limited Power of Attorney for Purchase or Sale of Property or Vehicle.

• Use this legal form to name a family member, friend or associate as your agent and give them the power to sign all the necessary and do whatever else is required to close the deal for the real estate, vehicle or other asset you are buying or selling.
• You can also authorize your attorney-in-fact to pay or collect the purchase price, and deposit or distribute the funds.
• Your attorney's authority to act for you remains in effect only until the transaction has been completed.

This Texas Limited Power of Attorney to Buy or Sell Asset allows you to conduct your business dealings through an agent when you're not available to do it yourself. Download a copy today.

Cancel an existing Power of Attorney with this free Texas Revocation of Power of Attorney form.

• You can use this form to revoke the powers you gave to your attorney-in-fact under a previous Power of Attorney.
• Once it is signed, give a copy of it to each person that was acting as your attorney-in-fact, and to any bank, insurance company or other institution that had a copy of your Power of Attorney on file.
• This free form is provided in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used in the State of Texas.

Texas tenants, if your landlord has not made repairs to your unit after being given notice, serve them with this Second Notice to Landlord form.

If you are a tenant in Texas and have already informed your landlord that repairs are needed in your rental unit, but the landlord has not yet addressed these issues, it is important to take further action. The next step is to serve your landlord with a Second Notice to Landlord of Needed Repairs.

Legal Requirements

This notice is a requirement under Title 8 of the Texas Property Code. By serving this notice, you are formally requesting that your landlord carry out the necessary repairs within the timeframe specified in the notice. If the landlord fails to complete the repairs by the deadline indicated, you may pursue remedies as provided under Texas state law.

Proof of Service

Included with the Second Notice is a Service of Notice form. This form should be used to document the details of how and when the notice was served on your landlord. Accurate record-keeping of the notice delivery is essential in case you need to take further action.

Format and Availability

The Second Notice and Service of Notice form are available in Microsoft Word format. They are designed to be easily downloaded, filled out, and printed for your convenience.

Jurisdiction

Please note that these forms are intended for use only within the State of Texas.

Make a Statutory Durable Power of Attorney with this easy-to-use form for Texas, under the Durable Power of Attorney Act, Chapter XII of the Probate Code.

• You can grant your attorney-in-fact the power to deal with your finances and property on your behalf as you see fit, including:
  • your real estate property,
  • banking and financial transactions,
  • stocks and bonds,
  • personal property,
  • insurance,
  • retirement plans and social security,
  • employment benefits,
  • tax and legal matters,
  • your business affairs and operations.
• This Power of Attorney does NOT give your attorney-in-fact the authority to make health care or other medical decisions for you.
• This legal form template is available in MS Word format, and is easy to fill in and print. No need to buy additional copies - you and your spouse can each prepare a Power of Attorney with this form.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Texas.

Texas contractors, release your lien rights after receipt of final payment on a construction project with this Unconditional Waiver and Release of Lien form.

Statutory Requirements

This Unconditional Lien Waiver and Release form conforms to the statutory requirements set out in the Texas Property Code.

Purpose of Waiver and Release

This Waiver and Release authorizes a release of any lien rights or claims for payment which the lien claimant may have against the owner's property for labor, services, or equipment furnished for construction or improvements to the property.

This is an unconditional waiver and release. It should only be used when you have received final payment. 

Format and Jurisdiction

This is a downloadable MS Word document. Buy the form once, and it's yours to use as often as you require.

This Unconditional Lien Waiver and Release on Final Payment is intended to be used only in the State of Texas.