Texas · Chapter 42 of 44

Mechanic's and Materialman's Liens

Texas constitutional and statutory mechanic's liens, perfecting a lien, notice requirements, and homestead protections from M&M liens.

20-minute read · Built for the TREC Sales Agent Exam

mechanic's lienmaterialman's lienM&M lienconstitutional lienstatutory lienperfectionnoticehomestead protectionTexas Constitution Article XVI Section 37Texas Property Code Chapter 53

M&M Liens in Texas

Texas has both CONSTITUTIONAL mechanic's liens (Texas Constitution Article XVI §37) and STATUTORY mechanic's liens (Texas Property Code Chapter 53). Both protect contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers who improve real property.

Texas Constitution Article XVI §37; Texas Property Code Chapter 53

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