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Senate Bill 539 |
Senate Author: Carona |
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Effective: 9-1-11 |
House Sponsor: Kleinschmidt |
Senate Bill 539 amends provisions of the Property Code governing mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens to require, rather than authorize, a court to award costs and reasonable attorney's fees as are equitable and just in any proceeding to foreclose such a lien or to enforce a claim against a bond or to declare that any lien or claim is invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part. The bill provides an exemption from this requirement if the lien or claim arises out of a residential construction contract.