Sec. 3503.051. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:
(1) "Claimant" means a person directly entitled to payment under a construction payment bond.
(2) "Construction payment bond" means a surety agreement or obligation issued to guarantee or assure payment by a principal obligor for work performed or materials supplied or specially fabricated for a public or private construction project.
(3) "Notice of claim" means a written notification by a claimant who makes a claim for payment from the surety company. The term does not include a routine statutory notice required by Section 53.056 or 53.057, Property Code, or Section 2253.047, Government Code.
(4) "Surety company" means an authorized surety or guaranty company that executes and delivers a construction payment bond as a surety for a principal obligor.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 727 (H.B. 2017), Sec. 3, eff. April 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 690 (H.B. 2237), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2022.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 3503 - Surety Bonds and Related Instruments
Subchapter B. Prompt Payment of Construction Payment Bonds
Section 3503.052. Construction of Subchapter
Section 3503.053. Certain Terms Void
Section 3503.054. Notice of Claim; Acknowledgment and Investigation
Section 3503.055. Notice of Acceptance or Rejection of Claim