§ 56.001 Definitions
§ 56.002 Lien
§ 56.003 Property Subject to Lien
§ 56.004 Priority
§ 56.005 Accrual of Indebtedness
§ 56.006 Liability of Owner
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Terms Used In Texas Property Code Chapter 56 > Subchapter A - General Provisions

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
  • Week: means seven consecutive days. See Texas Government Code 311.005