§ 53.231 Lien
§ 53.232 to Whom Notice Given; Manner
§ 53.233 Contents of Notice
§ 53.234 Time for Notice
§ 53.235 Official to Retain Funds
§ 53.236 Bond for Release of Lien
§ 53.237 Bond Requirements
§ 53.238 Notice of Bond
§ 53.239 Action On Bond
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Terms Used In Texas Property Code Chapter 53 > Subchapter J - Lien On Money Due Public Works Contractor

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Month: means a calendar month. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005