Texas Doesn't Mess Around With Lien Deadlines.
Miss yours, and you don't get paid — no matter how clear the debt is, no matter how much you're owed.
A direct message to subcontractors
You did the work. Now protect what you're owed.
If you're owed money for work you already finished, you don't have time to figure this out on your own. Contact Texas Lien Law Firm and let us handle it — flat fee, no hourly billing, no guesswork. We know exactly what Texas requires, and we make sure it gets done right, on time.
Find your deadline
Find out exactly how much time you have left.
The calendar starts with the month you did the work — not when the general contractor stopped answering. Check your estimated dates, then confirm them with our office.
For work performed before January 1, 2022, or claims involving multiple unpaid months, ask us to review your specific dates.
Why subcontractors get burned
The rules are tighter when you're not the general contractor.
Subcontractors have to act sooner. Texas requires notices before a lien can be filed, and the dates depend on the month you performed the work or supplied materials.
Those notices generally go to both the property owner and the general contractor. Waiting for a call back from the GC does not pause the clock. Neither does a promise that payment is coming next week.
The deadline doesn't care why you haven't been paid. It only cares whether you filed on time.
One flat fee
One price. Everything included.
No hourly billing. No surprise fees.
$599
- Pre-lien notice, including required notices to the owner and general contractor
- Lien affidavit preparation
- Filing in the county real property records
Our process
How we handle it.
- 01We ask for a summary of your work.
- 02We ask you to share your contracts, work orders, and receipts.
- 03We identify every party: the owner, owner's representative, general contractor, and anyone you worked under.
- 04We research and verify each party's information.
- 05We research the legal property description for the project location.
- 06We confirm your work dates and the amount owed.
- 07We check your statutory deadlines and move quickly when time is short.
- 08If a deadline has passed, we discuss other options to recover payment.
We verify all of the information so your lien holds up.
Get in touch
Don't mess around with Texas lien deadlines on your own.
Tell us what's unpaid and where the project is. Or call us at (281) 205-0652.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions.
Can a subcontractor file a mechanics lien in Texas?
Yes. Subcontractors who provide labor or materials may have lien rights under Chapter 53 of the Texas Property Code. Unlike an original contractor, a subcontractor generally must send the required notices before filing.
Who needs to receive a pre-lien notice?
A subcontractor generally must notify both the property owner and the original contractor. The notice must contain the required information and be sent by the applicable deadline. Each month of unpaid work can have a separate deadline.
When is my notice due?
For work on or after January 1, 2022, a subcontractor's notice is generally due by the 15th day of the third month after an unpaid commercial work month, or the 15th day of the second month for a residential project. Special circumstances can change the analysis, so confirm your dates with our office.
What if the general contractor won't respond?
Silence, promises, and excuses do not stop the statutory clock. You may still need to send notices and file your affidavit by the deadline even while trying to resolve the balance.
How much does filing cost?
Our flat fee is $599 for the pre-lien notices, lien affidavit preparation, and filing in the county real property records. No hourly billing and no surprise fees.
What happens after the lien is filed?
A properly filed lien creates a recorded claim against the property. It can prompt payment, but it does not automatically collect the debt. Additional deadlines may apply to enforcing the lien.