(a) After the bond is filed, the county clerk shall issue notice of the bond to all named obligees.
(b) A copy of the bond must be attached to the notice.

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Terms Used In Texas Property Code 53.173

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Affidavit: means a statement in writing of a fact or facts signed by the party making it, sworn to before an officer authorized to administer oaths, and officially certified to by the officer under his seal of office. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.

(c) The notice must be served on each obligee by mailing a copy of the notice and the bond to the obligee by certified mail addressed to the claimant at the address stated in the lien affidavit for the obligee.
(d) If the claimant’s lien affidavit does not state the claimant’s address, the notice is not required to be mailed to the claimant.