Texas Lien Forms
Texas contractors and suppliers, prepare your lien claims, releases and notices with this easy-to-use template Lien Forms.
Who is Entitled to a Mechanic's or Materialman's Lien in Texas
According to the Texas Property Code, any individual or company that provides labor or materials for a construction or improvement project, parties who fabricate materials specifically for a project, and design professionals such as architects or engineers are entitled to file a mechanic's or materialman's lien claim.
Types of Liens Under Texas Law
Texas law recognizes two main types of liens: the constitutional lien and the statutory lien.
- Constitutional Lien: This type of lien arises automatically for any party in a direct contractual relationship (privity of contract) with the property owner who provides goods used in improving the property.
- Statutory Lien: Subcontractors and others who are not in direct contract with the property owner do not have a constitutional lien. Instead, they must file a lien affidavit under Chapter 53 of the Texas Property Code to create a statutory lien and secure their lien rights.
It is recommended that all potential lien claimants—including those with constitutional lien rights—file a statutory lien. This is because constitutional liens do not extend to, nor are they enforceable against, future owners of the property.
Deadlines for Preliminary Notices
- Residential Projects. Subs and suppliers must send a preliminary notice to the owner and prime contractor by the 15th day of the 2nd month following the month that work was performed and unpaid. A Notice must be given for each month work was performed and unpaid.
- Non-Residential Projects. Subs and suppliers who have directly contracted with the prime contractor must give notice by the 15th day of the 3rd month following each month work was performed and unpaid.
Cost-Effective Reusable Forms for Construction Projects
Each template includes clear, step-by-step instructions. When you purchase your Lien Forms from MegaDox.com, you buy only what you need, when you need it. No subscription required, no additional fees attached. Use the forms as often as your business requires.
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Texas Affidavit Claiming Lien
Texas contractors, prepare an Affidavit Claiming Lien with this downloadable easy-to-use template form.
Legal Basis for Affidavit
The Affidavit Claiming Lien is made pursuant to Chapter 53 of the Texas Property Code. The Affidavit is NOT a lien claim, it is a sworn statement that the party making the Affidavit has a right to claim a lien for labor, services or equipment provided for a construction or improvement project.
The lien claimant (a contractor, subcontractor or supplier) makes the Affidavit to give evidence as to the validity of their lien claim.
Format and Jurisdiction
The template is provided in MS Word format and is reusable and easy to understand. Buy the form once, use it on all your projects.
This Affidavit Claiming Lien template was prepared in accordance with Texas laws and is intended to be used only within that State.
Texas Affidavit of Completion
Texas home owners, if you have just completed construction on your home, you must swear an Affidavit of Completion under Section 53.106 of the Texas Property Code.
- The Affidavit of Completion must be served on the contractor and each sub-trade or supplier that has sent you a notice of lien liability.
- The form contains a copy of Section 53.106 of the Code, and a Certificate of Delivery to record the details of how the document was served.
- Subcontractors and other lien claimants have 40 days from the date of completion to file an affidavit claiming a lien.
- This form is in MS Word format, and is easy to download, fill in and print.
- Intended for use only in the State of Texas.
Texas Bills Paid Affidavit by Subcontractor or Supplier
Before you can receive a progress payment for work and materials on a construction project, you must provide the contractor / owner with this Bills Paid Affidavit.
- The subcontractor or supplier attests that all of its laborers, suppliers and subcontractors have been paid for work, materials, equipment and supplies during the stated pay period.
- The subcontractor waives all rights, claims and causes of action against the contractor and the owner arising during the pay period.
- The affiant (the person making the affidavit) agrees to indemnify the contractor against any loss or damage arising from any false or incorrect information in the affidavit.
- This legal form template is available in MS Word format.
- Intended to be used only in the State of Texas.
Texas Conditional Lien Waiver and Release on Final Payment
Texas contractors, release your lien rights after receipt of final payment on a project with this Conditional Waiver and Release of Lien form.
Statutory Requirements
This Conditional 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 claimant may have against the owner's property for labor, services or equipment provided for construction on or improvements to the property. The waiver and release is only effective once the final payment clears the bank.
This release form should only be used if 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 Conditional Lien Waiver and Release on Final Payment is intended to be used only in the State of Texas.
Texas Conditional Lien Waiver and Release on Progress Payment
Texas contractors, release your lien rights up to the date of a progress payment with this Conditional Waiver and Release of Lien form.
Statutory Requirements
This Conditional Lien Waiver and Release form conforms to the statutory requirements set out in the Texas Property Code.
Purpose of Waiver and Release
The lien claimant releases its lien rights or claims for payment for labor, materials or equipment supplied for improvements to a property only up to the date specified in the release.
The waiver is conditioned on the progress payment clearing the bank.
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 Conditional Lien Waiver and Release on Progress Payment is intended to be used only in the State of Texas.
Texas Final Bills Paid Affidavit by Contractor
Before you can get final payment on a construction project, you'll need to provide the owner with this Texas Final Bills Paid Affidavit by Contractor.
- The contractor attests that all amounts due to the contractor with respect to supplies, labor or materials furnished for a construction or renovation job have been paid in full.
- The contractor further states that all parties who supplied labor or materials through the contractor have also been paid, except for any that are specifically listed in the Affidavit.
- The contractor also indemnifies the property owner against claims.
- This is a reusable legal form. Buy it, download it, and it's yours to use as often as you require.
- Intended to be used only in the State of Texas.
Texas Lien Waiver and Release Forms Package
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.
Texas Unconditional Lien Waiver and Release on Final Payment
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.
Texas Unconditional Lien Waiver and Release on Progress Payment
Texas contractors, release your lien rights up to the date of a progress payment 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 full and complete release of any lien rights or claims for payment which the claimant may have against the owner's property for labor, services and/or materials furnished for construction or improvements to the property, up to the date of a specific progress payment.
This is an unconditional waiver and release. It should only be used when the progress payment clears.
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 Progress Payment is intended to be used only in the State of Texas.
Texas Contractor's List of Subcontractors and Suppliers
Texas contractors, provide a home owner with this Contractor's List of Subcontractors and Suppliers before starting construction.
This Notice must be issued by a contractor to a property owner with respect to a construction or renovation project. The purpose of the Notice is to inform the owner as to all the subcontractors and suppliers who will be providing work or materials for the project.
State law requires you to keep this notice up to date, and to re-serve the owner if there are changes to the information. Luckily, you can use this digital form as often as you require.
The Contractor's List form is available in MS Word format. It is intended to be used only in the State of Texas.
