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Generally, filing a mechanics lien in Texas costs $26.00 for the first page and an additional $4.00 for every additional page.
For a residential construction project, you must file the lien affidavit no later than the 15th day of the 3rd month after the day the indebtedness accrues. Indebtedness accrues on the last day of the month when the original contract is (a) terminated, (b) completed, (c) finally settled, or (d) abandoned.
Fill out your lien form with complete, accurate details. Bring your Affidavit of Lien to the county recorder's office in the county where the property is located, and pay the lien recording fee. After recording a Texas mechanics lien, claimants must provide notice to the property owner and GC within 5 days of filing.
Under Texas construction law, if the property in question is a homestead, the contractor, subcontractor, or material supplier must have a written contract with the property owner to qualify for a mechanic's lien. This contract must be filed with the county records office.
CURRENT RULES. The general rule is that a contractor does not need a written contract to file a Texas mechanics liens. However, a written contract is required for all Texas mechanics lien claimants working on residential, homestead projects.