A TEXAS based lighting retailer that asked our TRADITION LIEN SERVICE division to record a TEXAS Lien Affidavit (Texas Property Code §§ 55.054, 53.056, 53.103) on new home built in Bulverde, TX within Comal County. According to Wikipedia, Comal County is known for its rich German-Texan and European history.
On private Commercial projects TEXAS Property Code mandates that a General/Prime contractors and Subcontractors may file a notarized TEXAS Lien Affidavit for a commercial project after the 15th day of the month, three (3) months after the completion of providing equipment, labor, materials or services for a project. Record the lien with the clerk of the county in which the project is located. Cost to record a lien with the Comal County Clerk’s office is $26 for the first page and $4 for each additional page. The office does accept out of state business checks. Make the check out to COMAL COUNTY CLERK. Include a self addressed stamped envelope.
Turn around time to record is 1-2 business days. Recorded liens and releases will be returned with one week.
Once a Lien Affidavit is recorded, lien claimants must file suit to foreclose on the lien within two (2) years from date a lien was recorded or one (1) year from entire project completion date, whichever is later.