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Texas Mechanics LienLienra knows your state.
⚠ Texas has a strict 4-month deadline — and the lien must be a notarized sworn affidavit. Miss it and your rights are gone permanently.
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Where Texas contractors lose their lien rights
✕ Missing notarization
Texas requires a notarized sworn affidavit. An unnotarized lien is legally void — it cannot be enforced even if filed on time.
✕ Post-filing service: only 5 days
Texas requires certified mail to the property owner within 5 days of filing. Miss this and your lien may be unenforceable.
What Lienra handles automatically for Texas
Check your Texas case in 30 seconds
Describe what happened — Kayron will identify your deadline, notice requirements, and filing path for Texas automatically.
Texas Filing Requirements
Notice Requirements — Texas
Monthly Notice of Non-Payment must be sent for each unpaid month (subcontractors and suppliers — Tex. Prop. Code § 53.056)
Subcontractors: Texas subcontractors must send Monthly Notice of Non-Payment for each unpaid month before filing a lien. Without it, lien rights for that month are forfeited.
How to File in Texas with Lienra
Describe your case
Enter what happened — Kayron reads it and identifies your Texas lien path automatically.
Your MECHANICS LIEN AFFIDAVIT is generated
State-correct document for the County Clerk — includes the required notarization block.
File before the deadline
Deadline: 15th day of the 4th month after the last month of work (commercial). Lienra shows your exact deadline and what to do after filing.
Texas Mechanics Lien — Common Questions
What is the mechanics lien deadline in Texas?
In Texas, the mechanics lien deadline is 15th day of the 4th month after the last month of work (commercial). Missing this deadline means permanently losing your right to file a lien.
Where do I file a mechanics lien in Texas?
File your mechanics lien with the County Clerk.
Do I need notarization for a mechanics lien in Texas?
Yes. Texas requires notarization — the lien must be signed before a notary public. An unnotarized lien may be void.
Is a preliminary notice required in Texas?
Yes. Monthly Notice of Non-Payment must be sent for each unpaid month (subcontractors and suppliers — Tex. Prop. Code § 53.056)
What is the document called in Texas?
In Texas, the document is called a MECHANICS LIEN AFFIDAVIT. Important: Texas requires a SWORN AFFIDAVIT before a notary public. An unnotarized lien is legally void (§ 53.054). Subcontractors must send Monthly Notice of Non-Payment for each unpaid month before filing (§ 53.056)..
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Kayron applies Texas's exact rules — County Clerk · 15th day of the 4th month after the last month of work (commercial)
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