(a) A claimant must enforce the lien within the same time and in the same manner as a mechanic’s, contractor’s, or materialman’s lien under Chapter 53.
(b) A holder of a prior encumbrance on land or a leasehold is not a necessary party to a suit to foreclose the lien.

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Terms Used In Texas Property Code 56.041

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