Generate a conditional or unconditional lien waiver for Texas (TX) construction projects. Includes state-specific notarization guidance and legal notes. Free, print-ready, no account needed.
Notarization
Texas requires all lien waivers to be notarized (or signed before a notary) under Texas Property Code §53.281 to be legally enforceable.
Conditional Waiver
Texas conditional waivers release lien rights contingent on the claimant actually receiving and clearing the specified payment.
Unconditional Waiver
Texas unconditional waivers take effect immediately and constitute a full release of lien rights regardless of whether payment has cleared.
Texas requires all lien waivers to be notarized (or signed before a notary) under Texas Property Code §53.281 to be legally enforceable.
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Legal Document
Upon receipt by the undersigned of a check from [Contractor Name] in the sum of [$0.00], payable to [Subcontractor / Vendor Name], and when the check has been properly endorsed and has been paid by the bank upon which it is drawn, this document shall become effective to release any mechanic's lien, stop payment notice, or bond right the undersigned has on the job located at:
This release covers a progress payment for all labor, services, equipment, and materials furnished through May 8, 2026.
This document does not affect any of the following: (1) Retention amounts withheld; (2) Extras or change orders for which the undersigned has not received payment; (3) The right of the undersigned to recover compensation for any work not compensated by the payment described above.
Important: This waiver is CONDITIONAL. It is effective only upon actual receipt and clearance of the payment instrument described above.
Executed on: May 8, 2026
Claimant (Subcontractor / Vendor)
Company / Name:
Signature:
Printed Name:
Title:
Date:
Notary Acknowledgment (if required by your state)
State of _________________ County of _________________
Subscribed and sworn to before me this _____ day of _____________, 20___
Notary Signature:
My Commission Expires:
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This document is a template. Consult a licensed attorney to confirm compliance with your state's mechanic's lien statutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Always notarize — no exceptions in Texas
Texas is one of a handful of states that strictly requires notarization. Keep a notary on speed-dial or use a mobile notary service for job-site signings.
Track your Texas monthly lien deadlines by invoice date
Texas lien rights are tied to the month materials were furnished, not the project end date. Track each invoice month separately so you don't accidentally let early deliveries expire.
Yes. Under Texas Property Code §53.281, a lien waiver must be signed and acknowledged before a notary public to be valid and enforceable. An un-notarized lien waiver in Texas has no legal effect.
In Texas, a subcontractor must file an affidavit of lien by the 15th day of the third month following the month in which labor or materials were furnished. For original contractors, the deadline is the 15th day of the fourth month after completion. Texas lien deadlines are complex — missing them forfeits your lien rights.
Yes. Texas Property Code §53.281 provides statutory forms for both conditional and unconditional lien waivers (progress and final). Using these forms provides a safe harbor. Custom waivers may be challenged in court.
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