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Preliminary Notice

Generic Preliminary Notice FormProject Awareness Letter FormTexas Affidavit of Contract – Homestead FormTexas Notice of Specially Fabricated Materials FormTexas Notice of Contractual Retainage FormTexas Three Month Notice FormTexas Two Month Notice FormTexas Residential Notice Letter to OwnerTexas Non-Residential Monthly Notice Form (2022)Texas Notice of Claim for Unpaid Retainage Form (2022)Texas Residential Monthly Notice Form (2022)

Lien Waivers

Texas Final Conditional Lien Waiver FormTexas Final Unconditional Lien Waiver FormTexas Partial Conditional Lien Waiver FormTexas Partial Unconditional Lien Waiver Form

Mechanics Lien

Texas Mechanics Lien Form for Subcontractors & SuppliersTexas Mechanics Lien Form for General Contractors

Notice of Intent

Texas Notice of Intent to Lien FormAviso de Intención de Gravamen (NOI) – Formulario Gratis

Pay Application

Payment Application Form

Notice of Commencement

Texas Affidavit of Commencement Form

Schedule of Values

Schedule of Values Template

Notice of Completion

Notice of Completion (General) FormTexas Affidavit of Completion Form

Foreclosure

Notice of Intent to File Miller Act Suit FormNotice of Intent to File Action on Bond FormNotice of Intent to Foreclose Form

Prompt Payment

Notice of Intent to Make Prompt Payment Claim Form

Bond Claim

Notice of Intent to Make Bond Claim Form

Request for Information

Request for List of Subcontractors & Suppliers FormTexas Request for Payment Bond Information (Statutory) FormTexas Request For Notice of Termination FormTexas Request for Project Information FormRequest for Reasons Payment Was Withheld FormRequest for Affidavit of Payment (General) FormRequest for Payment Bond Information (Generic, Non-Statutory) FormRequest for Licensing Information FormRequest for Project Information FormRequest for Proof of Funding Letter [Free Template]

Retainage

Notice of Intent to Make Retainage Claim Form

Miller Act

Preliminary Notice on Miller Act Project FormRelease of Miller Act Claim FormWaiver of Miller Act Claim FormRequest for Copy of Miller Act Bond FormMiller Act Claim Form

Contract

Roofer Contract TemplateDrywall Contract TemplateConstruction Contract TemplateSubcontractor Agreement TemplateMaterial Supply Agreement TemplateTime and Material Contract TemplateEquipment Rental Agreement Template

Change Order

Change Order Form

Demand letters

Prompt Payment Demand Letter TemplateDemand Letter Template – Final Notice Before IRS Reporting

Lien Release

Texas Release of Lien Form

Other

Construction Proposal TemplateConstruction Draw Schedule TemplateNotice to Proceed TemplateWork Order TemplateProject Information SheetNotice That Bond Claim Will Be Challenged FormNotice to Insurer FormDemand for Payment FormNotice of Intent to Suspend Work (General) FormNotice of Incomplete Payment FormNotice of Potential Breach FormNotice of Nonpayment FormNotice of Withholding Payment FormNotice of Intent to Challenge Lien FormAffidavit of Payment (General) FormTexas Residential Disclosure Statement FormTexas Notice of Bond FormCOVID-19 Notice of Project Impact & Delays – TemplateTexas Residential Disclosure Statement (2022) Form

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What You Need To Know About Construction Payment in Texas

This page helps you find answers to all of your questions about construction payment in Texas. Learn how documents such as pay applications, notices, contracts, lien waivers, mechanics liens, and more fit into Texas’s construction payment process. Select a document to learn more about how it applies to construction projects in Texas and to see your specific requirements.

It’s essential to exchange these documents when payments are flowing smoothly and when payment problems arise. These resources will help you navigate the payment process, increase visibility and communication, and avoid payment issues. But, if the need arises, they can also help you resolve payment problems and get paid what you earn.

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