Sec. 53.152. RELEASE OF CLAIM OR LIEN. (a) When a debt for labor or materials is satisfied or paid by collected funds, the person who furnished the labor or materials shall, not later than the 10th day after the date of receipt of a written request, furnish to the requesting person a release of the indebtedness and any lien claimed, to the extent of the indebtedness paid. An owner, the original contractor, or any person making the payment may request the release.
(b) A release of lien must be in a form that would permit it to be filed of record.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3548, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1138, Sec. 21, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Exempt Property and Liens
Chapter 53 - Mechanic's, Contractor's, or Materialman's Lien
Subchapter G. Release and Foreclosure; Action on Claim
Section 53.151. Enforcement of Remedies Against Money Due Original Contractor or Subcontractor
Section 53.152. Release of Claim or Lien
Section 53.153. Defense of Actions
Section 53.155. Transfer of Property Sold
Section 53.156. Costs and Attorney's Fees
Section 53.157. Discharge of Lien
Section 53.158. Period for Bringing Suit to Foreclose Lien
Section 53.159. Obligation to Furnish Information
Section 53.160. Summary Motion to Remove Invalid or Unenforceable Lien