Texas Lien Waiver Requirements

In Texas, lien waivers are commonly required with pay applications, but the form and timing are usually dictated by the contract and GC portal — not a single statutory template.

How Texas lien waivers differ from other states

• No single mandatory statutory form like California
• Heavy emphasis on conditional vs unconditional language
• Payment timing and notices matter
• Contracts often specify exact waiver wording

Choosing the correct waiver in Texas

As with most states, Texas waivers come down to two questions:

1. Has payment actually cleared?
2. Is this a progress or final billing?

Common Texas lien waiver mistakes

• Submitting unconditional waivers before payment clears
• Using generic language that conflicts with contract terms
• Mismatch between waiver amount and pay application
• Missing coverage dates or invoice references
• Incorrect party names

Progress billing and retainage in Texas

Texas projects often include retainage and notice requirements. A progress waiver should only cover the billed amount and period — not retainage or disputed sums unless explicitly intended.

How LienWaiverPro helps with Texas waivers

• Guides users to conditional vs unconditional correctly
• Aligns waiver amounts with pay application data
• Supports contract-driven language without guesswork
• Produces clean PDFs accepted by GC portals