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Texas Mechanics Lien & Preliminary Notice Deadline Calculator

Calculate exact statutory cutoff dates for commercial subcontractors in Texas (TX) under Notice of Claim / Monthly Notice (Property Code § 53.056) and export calendar reminder alerts.

Texas (TX) Mechanics Lien Deadline Calculator

Statute Reference: Notice of Claim / Monthly Notice (Property Code § 53.056)

120-Day Filing Window
Texas Preliminary Notice Deadline
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Derivative claimants must send monthly notices to owner and prime contractor.

Texas Final Mechanics Lien Cutoff
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Calculated 120 calendar days from your last day furnishing labor or materials.

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When is a preliminary notice due in Texas?

In Texas, specialty subcontractors must serve a Notice of Claim / Monthly Notice (Property Code § 53.056) within 45 days of first furnishing labor or materials. Derivative claimants must send monthly notices to owner and prime contractor.

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How many days do you have to file a mechanics lien in Texas?

Under Notice of Claim / Monthly Notice (Property Code § 53.056), a Texas mechanics lien must generally be filed within 120 days from the last day labor or materials were furnished to the project.

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