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› How are the dates and deadlines calculated?

This is an important issue that is often misunderstood. The dates and deadlines related for lien and bond claims are based off the month and year in which the work was actually performed. The invoice date and company accounting methods are irrelevant for these claims.
The important issues are when the work was actually performed and the value of the work for each individual month.
A helpful example? Assume that a contractor completed a three-month painting project that lasted from January to March. The contractor would need to separately identify the value of the work performed for January, February, and March. It would not matter if only one invoice was issued at the end of the project.
The deadlines will vary depending on the type of document and the type of contractor or supplier. General deadlines can be found in the chart below.

IMPORTANT, IF THE 15th OF THE MONTH FALLS ON A WEEKEND OR A HOLIDAY, THE LAST DAY TO FILE A LIEN WILL ALWAYS MOVE TO THE EARLIEST BUSINESS DAY.

ORIGINAL (GENERAL) CONTRACTOR CONSTITUTIONAL LIEN
CHART OF TIME DEADLINES
Month of:
a) Written Termination
b) Abandonment of Project
c) Settlement or:
d) Completion of the Contract		 PRIVATE COMMERCIAL PROJECTS
Notice To Owner File Lien Affidavit By:
January None May 15th
February None June 15th
March None July 15th
April None August 15th
May None September 15th
June None October 15th
July None November 15th
August None December 15th
September None January 15th
October None February 15th
November None March 15th
December None April 15th
Subcontractor(Second Tier) Lien Claim Requirements
Chart of Time Deadlines
Month of Activity Commercial (Private) Projects
Invoice Prelien Notice Letter Lien Affidavit
January March 15th April 15th May 15th
February April 15th May 15th June 15th
March May 15th June 15th July 15th
April June 15th July 15th August 15th
May July 15th August 15th September 15th
June August 15th September 15th October 15th
July September 15th October 15th November 15th
August October 15th November 15th December 15th
September November 15th December 15th January 15th
October December 15th January 15th February 15th
November January 15th February 15th March 15th
December February 15th March 15th April 15th
Sub-Subcontractor(3rd Tier) Lien Claim Requirements
Chart of Time Deadlines
Month of Activity Commercial (Private) Projects
Invoice Prelien Notice Letter Lien Affidavit
January March 15th March 15th April 15th
February April 15th April 15th May 15th
March May 15th May 15th June 15th
April June 15th June 15th July 15th
May July 15th July 15th August 15th
June August 15th August 15th September 15th
July September 15th September 15th October 15th
August October 15th October 15th November 15th
September November 15th November 15th December 15th
October December 15th December 15th January 15th
November January 15th January 15th February 15th
December February 15th February 15th March 15th

Related questions and answers

What if the property is owned by a company or business, who should I send the lien documents to?

It is important to know the name of the registered agent or legal representative of the company. If this name is not found, the copies of the lien documents should be sent to the company with attention to the person you know has the highest position.  

Can I notarize my lien and bond claim documents with Texas Easy Lien?

Yes, you do not have to leave your office to file your liens anymore. Texas Easy Lien now has the capability of notarizing and filing your documents online.

Which documents must be notarized and filed?

All lien affidavits (construction liens), Sworn Statement of Accounts (document attached to a bond claim), and lien releases must be notarized and filed. Bond Claim Sworn Statement of Accounts are filed with the Surety Company on record, and they should be mailed via Certified Mail with Return Receipt Requested.

What do I need to have my documents notarized?

All you need is for the signer to have access to a camera and a valid ID. You can use any device with a camera (desktop, tablet, or your phone).

What do I need to have my documents filed?

Nothing. Texas Easy Lien will have access to your documents once they are notarized, and we will file them with the county for you.