Texas Property Code

§ 53.157 — DISCHARGE OF LIEN

PR § 53.157Title 5. EXEMPT PROPERTY AND LIENS · Part B. LIENS · Ch. 53. MECHANIC'S, CONTRACTOR'S, OR MATERIALMAN'S LIEN · Art. G. RELEASE AND FORECLOSURE; ACTION ON CLAIM

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An affidavit claiming a mechanic's lien filed under Section 53.052 may be discharged of record by:

(1)recording a lien release signed by the claimant under Section 53.152;

(2)failing to institute suit to foreclose the lien in the county in which the improvement is located within the period prescribed by Section 53.158, 53.175, or 53.208;

(3)recording the original or certified copy of a final judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction providing for the discharge;

(4)filing the bond and notice in compliance with Subchapter H;

(5)filing the bond in compliance with Subchapter I; or

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Legislative history

Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 690 (H.B. 2237), Sec. 22, eff. January 1, 2022.