Texas • Mechanics Lien Deadlines
Texas Mechanics Lien Deadline Calculator
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Texas Lien Deadline Overview
Preliminary Notice Deadline
15th of 2nd month (residential) or 3rd month (commercial)
Mechanics Lien Filing Deadline
15th of 3rd month (residential) or 4th month (commercial)
Typical Projects
Building material suppliers, lumber yards, concrete and rebar suppliers working on private construction projects in Texas.
This page is a simplified summary for material suppliers and does not replace advice from a construction attorney.
How lien deadlines work in Texas
In Texas, material suppliers must follow specific deadlines to protect their lien rights. Preliminary notice requirements: 15th of 2nd month (residential) or 3rd month (commercial). The mechanics lien filing deadline is 15th of 3rd month (residential) or 4th month (commercial). Missing either deadline results in complete loss of lien rights for that project.
Preliminary notice rules
- ONGOING WORK: Must send monthly notices to protect each month's materials
- Single notice only protects that month and future deliveries
- Failure to send monthly notices may forfeit prior months' lien rights
Mechanics lien filing rules
- Failure to send monthly notices may forfeit prior months' lien rights
- 15th of 3rd month (residential) or 4th month (commercial)
- Lien Affidavit must be filed within deadline
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Frequently asked questions
What is the mechanics lien deadline in Texas?
15th of 3rd month (residential) or 4th month (commercial)
Does Texas require a preliminary notice?
15th of 2nd month (residential) or 3rd month (commercial)
What happens if I miss the deadline?
You lose your legal right to file a lien for that project, even if you're still owed money. That's why many suppliers use automated deadline tools instead of spreadsheets.