Sec. 53.231. LIEN. (a) A person who furnishes material or labor to a contractor under a prime contract with a governmental entity other than a municipality or a joint board created under Subchapter D, Chapter 22, Transportation Code, that does not exceed $25,000 and that is for public improvements in this state and who gives notice required by this subchapter has a lien on the money, bonds, or warrants due the contractor for the improvements.
(b) A person who furnishes material or labor to a contractor under a prime contract with a municipality or a joint board created under Subchapter D, Chapter 22, Transportation Code, that does not exceed $50,000 and that is for public improvements in this state and who gives notice required by this subchapter has a lien on the money, bonds, or warrants due the contractor for the improvements.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3554, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1304 (H.B. 2515), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Exempt Property and Liens
Chapter 53 - Mechanic's, Contractor's, or Materialman's Lien
Subchapter J. Lien on Money Due Public Works Contractor
Section 53.232. To Whom Notice Given; Manner
Section 53.233. Contents of Notice
Section 53.234. Time for Notice
Section 53.235. Official to Retain Funds
Section 53.236. Bond for Release of Lien
Section 53.237. Bond Requirements