(a) The lien does not affect an encumbrance that attached to land or a leasehold before the lien’s inception.
(b) The lien on material, machinery, supplies, or a specific improvement takes priority over an earlier encumbrance on the land or leasehold on which the material, machinery, supplies, or improvement is placed or located.

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Terms Used In Texas Property Code 56.004

  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.