Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1506

Caption

Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens; authorizing a fee; changing the eligibility for community supervision.

Impact

The bill significantly impacts property law in Texas by establishing a formalized online platform for posting lien notices and claims. This is designed to streamline and digitize the process, which may reduce disputes over lien rights among various stakeholders in construction projects. It also enhances the liability of property owners, notably requiring them to be aware of and respond to lien claims proactively. Additionally, the bill modifies deadlines for lien claims and provides clear guidelines on notices that contractors must provide.

Summary

SB1506 proposes amendments to the procedures and requirements related to mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens in Texas. Key changes include redefining terms related to lien claims, the introduction of a lien website for notice postings and communications, and altering timelines for lien claim affidavits. These amendments aim to clarify the processes for contractors, subcontractors, materialmen, and property owners, intending to enhance transparency in lien transactions and protections under Texas property law.

Contention

There are potential points of contention surrounding the bill, particularly regarding the responsibilities imposed on property owners and contractors. The requirement for timely notices and filings could lead to disputes over deadlines, especially if parties do not fully understand the new requirements set forth in the bill. Furthermore, while proponents argue that the changes create a more efficient system, critics might raise concerns about the challenges of navigating the online platform and the implications for smaller contractors who may be less familiar with digital processes.

Companion Bills

TX HB3065

Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens; authorizing a fee; changing the eligibility for community supervision.

Previously Filed As

TX SB324

Relating to changing the eligibility for community supervision for certain repeat intoxication offenders.

TX HB1227

Relating to changing the eligibility for community supervision of a person convicted of possession or promotion of child pornography.

TX HB93

Relating to changing the eligibility for community supervision and parole for certain repeat intoxication offenders.

TX HB1629

Relating to changing the eligibility for community supervision of a person convicted of certain burglary offenses.

TX HB1163

Relating to creating the criminal offense of boating while intoxicated with a child passenger; changing the eligibility for deferred adjudication community supervision.

TX HB2742

Relating to increasing criminal penalties for the manufacture or delivery of certain controlled substances; changing the eligibility for community supervision, deferred adjudication community supervision, or mandatory supervision.

TX HB4014

Relating to prohibiting the carrying of a firearm by a member of a criminal street gang while engaged in certain criminal activity; creating a criminal offense; changing the eligibility for community supervision.

TX SB2042

Relating to prohibiting the carrying of a handgun by a member of a criminal street gang while engaged in criminal activity; creating a criminal offense; changing the eligibility for community supervision.

TX HB2599

Relating to prohibiting the possession of a firearm by a person in a criminal street gang; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties; changing eligibility for community supervision.

TX HB1742

Relating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment and changing the eligibility for community supervision, mandatory supervision, and parole for persons convicted of intoxication manslaughter.

Similar Bills

TX HB3065

Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens; authorizing a fee; changing the eligibility for community supervision.

TX HB589

Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens; authorizing a fee; changing the eligibility for community supervision.

TX HB2237

Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens.

TX HB3498

Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens.

TX SB1281

Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens.

TX HB3553

Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens.

TX HB1456

Relating to the waiver and release of a mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's lien or payment bond claim and to the creation of a mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's lien for certain landscaping.

TX SB1332

Relating to the waiver and release of a mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's lien or payment bond claim.