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Terms Used In Texas Property Code 53.232

  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005

The lien claimant must send written notice of his claim by certified mail to:
(1) the officials of the state, county, town, or municipality whose duty it is to pay the contractor; and
(2) the contractor at the contractor’s last known business or residence address.