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Tex. Prop. Code § 53.152 (2026)

Release Of Claim Or Lien

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Sec. 53.152. RELEASE OF CLAIM OR LIEN. (a) When a debt for labor or materials is satisfied or paid by collected funds, the person who furnished the labor or materials shall, not later than the 10th day after the date of receipt of a written request, furnish to the requesting person a release of the indebtedness and any lien claimed, to the extent of the indebtedness paid. An owner, the original contractor, or any person making the payment may request the release.

(b) A release of lien must be in a form that would permit it to be filed of record.

Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3548, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1138, Sec. 21, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 12 cases, 2010–2017 · leading case: Addicks Servs., Inc. v. GGP-BRIDGELAND, LP, 596 F.3d 286 (5th Cir. 2010).
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Addicks Servs., Inc. v. GGP-BRIDGELAND, LP, 596 F.3d 286 (5th Cir. 2010). · cites it 2× “Texas Property Code § 53.152 Addicks urges that the Texas Property Code compels the conclusion that the Interim Waivers were not intended to extend to claims for extra work.”
Lyda Swinerton Builders, Inc. v. Cathay Bank, 409 S.W.3d 221 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2013). · cites it 2× “See Tex. Prop. Code Ann. § 53.152 (a). Release documents are “an intended and customary part of the payment process” in construction transactions.”
Vanderbilt Mortg. & Fin., Inc. v. Flores, 746 F. Supp. 2d 819 (S.D. Tex. 2010). · cites it 4× “Tex. Prop.Code § 53.152 provides the minimal requirements for releasing a mechanic’s lien.”
Pineridge Assocs., L.P. v. Ridgepine, LLC, 337 S.W.3d 461 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2011). “" Tex. Prop.Code Ann. § 53.152 (Vernon 2007) (emphasis added).”
In re Shank, 569 B.R. 238 (Bankr. S.D. Tex. 2017). “3, 6, 7 and Tex. Prop. Code § 53.152(a) (requiring a creditor to furnish a “release of the indebtedness and any lien claimed, to the extent of the indebtedness is paid” when the debt “is satisfied or paid by collected funds”) with In re Howard, 972 F.”
Addicks Servs., Inc. v. GGP-Bridgeland, LP, et a, No. 09-20155 (5th Cir. Mar. 8, 2010). · cites it 2× “Texas Property Code § 53.152 Addicks urges that the Texas Property Code compels the conclusion that the Interim Waivers were not intended to extend to claims for extra work.”
Hal Sauls v. Munir Bata, LLC, & the Colony Assets Dev., LLC, No. 02-14-00208-CV (Tex. App.—Fort Worth June 12, 2015). “See Tex. Prop. Code Ann. § 53.152 (West 2014).”
Pineridge Assocs., L.P. & LAC Props. Operating P'ship, L.P. v. Ridgepine, LLC, No. 02-09-00308-CV (Tex. App.—Fort Worth Mar. 17, 2011). “” Tex. Prop. Code Ann. § 53.152 (Vernon 2007) (emphasis added).”
Pineridge Assocs., L.P. & LAC Props. Operating P'ship, L.P. v. Ridgepine, LLC, No. 02-09-00308-CV (Tex. App.—Fort Worth Mar. 17, 2011). “‖ Tex. Prop. Code Ann. § 53.152 (Vernon 2007) (emphasis added).”
Liverman, Roger, No. PD-1595-14 (Tex. Crim. App. Aug. 17, 2015). “5, 6, 7, 10 TEX. PROP. CODE § 53.152 ................”
Liverman, Aaron, No. PD-1596-14 (Tex. Aug. 18, 2015). “5, 6, 7, 10 TEX. PROP. CODE § 53.152 ................”
2012 Props., LLC v. Garland Indep. Sch. Dist., No. 05-15-01002-CV (Tex. App.—Dallas Dec. 10, 2015). “Liens Nonmortgage HN4 To be entitled to summary judgment, the Liens Mechanics’ Liens movant must demonstrate that no genuine issues HN7 Although Tex. Prop. Code Ann. § 53.152 of material fact exist and that he is entitled to delineates the minimal obligation of a contractor…”
Tex. Prop. Code § 53.152(a): 3 cases
Lyda Swinerton Builders, Inc. v. Cathay Bank, 409 S.W.3d 221 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2013). “See Tex. Prop. Code Ann. § 53.152 (a). Release documents are “an intended and customary part of the payment process” in construction transactions.”
Vanderbilt Mortg. & Fin., Inc. v. Flores, 746 F. Supp. 2d 819 (S.D. Tex. 2010). “Tex. Prop.Code § 53.152 provides the minimal requirements for releasing a mechanic’s lien.”
In re Shank, 569 B.R. 238 (Bankr. S.D. Tex. 2017). “3, 6, 7 and Tex. Prop. Code § 53.152(a) (requiring a creditor to furnish a “release of the indebtedness and any lien claimed, to the extent of the indebtedness is paid” when the debt “is satisfied or paid by collected funds”) with In re Howard, 972 F.”
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