Texas Property Code 53.208 – Action On Bond
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(a) A claimant may sue the principal and surety on the bond either jointly or severally, if the claim remains unpaid for 60 days after the claimant perfects the claim.
(b) The claimant may sue for the amount of the claim and court costs.
Terms Used In Texas Property Code 53.208
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
- Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) The suit must be brought in the county in which the property being improved is located.
(d) If the bond is recorded at the time the lien is filed, the claimant must sue on the bond within one year following perfection of his claim. If the bond is not recorded at the time the lien is filed, the claimant must sue on the bond within two years following perfection of his claim.