Lien waiver software for Texas general contractors.

Waiver forms

Statutory forms prescribed — waivers must follow the state form

Governing statute

Tex. Prop. Code §§ 53.281-53.287 (waiver/release subchapter); statutory forms in § 53.284. Lien deadlines: § 53.052; subcontractor notice: § 53.056.

Mechanics lien filing deadline

Non-residential/commercial: file the lien affidavit no later than the 15th day of the fourth calendar month after the month the work was completed, terminated, or abandoned (original contractor) or the month the claimant last provided labor or materials (subcontractor). (Residential projects use the 15th day of the third month.)

Preliminary notice

Subcontractors (non-residential/commercial): send the § 53.056 notice of unpaid balance to the owner and original contractor no later than the 15th day of the third month after each month in which the labor or materials went unpaid. (Original/general contractors with a direct contract with the owner have no preliminary-notice requirement.)

Notarization

Statutory lien waivers (conditional/unconditional, progress/final) do NOT require notarization for original contracts entered on or after January 1, 2022 — HB 2237 removed the "and notarized" requirement from Tex. Prop. Code § 53.284, leaving only a signature (§ 53.281(b)(2)). Texas had been one of only three states requiring notarized waivers; that obligation ended Jan 1, 2022. Note two caveats: (1) for original contracts entered BEFORE Jan 1, 2022, the old law (notarization required) still applies; and (2) this concerns pre-payment waivers/releases exchanged in the payment process — a release of an already-filed/recorded lien filed with the county clerk is a separate document that must still be notarized to be recorded.

Electronic signatures

Accepted

Payment releases only on a signed waiver

Funds are staged in escrow and release automatically the moment your Texas sub signs — never before, never forgotten.

E-signature, no account for subs

Each sub gets a one-click signing link. They read the waiver and sign — no login, no app, no friction.

Audit-ready ledger

Every waiver, payment, signature timestamp, and IP recorded per project — ready for the title company, lender, or owner.

Does SureHold support Texas lien waivers?

Yes. SureHold sends conditional and unconditional waivers for Texas projects, collects an e-signature, and records a full audit trail. Texas uses a general waiver template that we are reviewing state by state; California is currently our verified statutory state.

Do my Texas subcontractors need an account to sign?

No. Subs sign from an emailed link — no account, no app, no fee. Faster signatures mean your records close on time.

How much does Texas lien waiver software cost?

SureHold publishes its pricing: free up to 10 payments a month, then $79/month (Growth) or $149/month (Pro). No quote or demo required.

Where can I read Texas's full lien waiver requirements?

Our Texas lien waiver page covers the forms, notarization, e-signature, and mechanics lien deadlines in detail, with sources. SureHold is not a law firm and this is not legal advice — consult a Texas construction attorney for project-specific questions.