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Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Property Code § 53.201: BOND.

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  1. PROPERTY CODE
  2. TITLE 5. EXEMPT PROPERTY AND LIENS
  3. SUBTITLE B. LIENS
  4. CHAPTER 53. MECHANIC'S, CONTRACTOR'S, OR MATERIALMAN'S LIEN
  5. SUBCHAPTER I. BOND TO PAY LIENS OR CLAIMS

(a) An original contractor who has a written contract with the owner may furnish at any time a bond for the benefit of claimants.

(b) If a valid bond is filed, a claimant may not file suit against the owner or the owner's property and the owner is relieved of obligations under Subchapter D or E.

Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3551, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 526, Sec. 22, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.

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