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Tex. Prop. Code § 56.022

CONTENTS OF AFFIDAVIT

Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Paramount Pipe & Supply Co. v. Muhr (1988)

Most recently applied in Walthers v. Hermat Oilfield Services, Inc. (April 2010)

Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3568, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff

(a) A lien claimant's affidavit must include:

(1) the name of the mineral property owner involved, if known;

(2) the name and mailing address of the claimant;

(3) the dates of performance or furnishing;

(4) a description of the land, leasehold interest, pipeline, or pipeline right-of-way involved; and

(5) an itemized list of amounts claimed.

(b) A mineral subcontractor's affidavit must in addition include:

(1) the name of the person for whom labor was performed or material was furnished or hauled; and

(2) a statement that the subcontractor timely served written notice that the lien is claimed on the property owner or the owner's agent, representative, or receiver.

Official source: Texas Constitution and Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Texas statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.