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Texas Property Code §53.284
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Why generic templates fail in Texas
Texas Property Code §53.284 prescribes the four statutory forms. §53.281 voids any waiver that doesn't substantially conform. Your own template doesn't qualify.
§53.286 also voids most contractual waivers of future lien rights signed before the work is performed. That GC contract boilerplate releasing future lien rights doesn't protect you.
The forms we ship for Texas
Four statutory forms, picked automatically based on payment phase and status.
Conditional waiver on progress payment
Release lien rights on a progress payment, conditioned on payment clearing.
Unconditional waiver on progress payment
Release lien rights once the progress payment has cleared. Mandatory bold notice included.
Conditional waiver on final payment
Release lien rights on the final payment, conditioned on the check clearing.
Unconditional waiver on final payment
Release lien rights once the final payment has cleared. Mandatory bold notice included.
Texas-specific features
Statutory text for all four §53.284 forms shipped verbatim. The bold unconditional notice is preserved exactly as the code prescribes.
Texas lien waiver FAQ
Are non-statutory Texas lien waivers enforceable?
No. Texas Property Code §53.281 voids any waiver that doesn't substantially comply with the §53.284 forms. A custom waiver fails the substantial-compliance test.
Does Texas require notarization for lien waivers?
No. §53.284 does not require a notary. The form requires the claimant's signature, the dollar amount, and the through-date or final-payment marker.
Can I get a Texas sub to pre-sign waivers in the GC contract?
No. §53.286 voids contractual waivers of future lien rights with narrow exceptions. Each waiver must be tied to a specific payment.
Which Texas form for a progress payment?
Send conditional progress with the pay app. Lien rights release only when the check clears. After it clears, send unconditional progress to close out that pay period.
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Texas Property Code §53.284 compliant. Signed PDF in your dashboard the moment your sub clicks submit.
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