Tex. Const. art. XVI, § 37 · Article 16. GENERAL PROVISIONS
LIENS OF MECHANICS, ARTISANS, AND MATERIAL MEN.
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Text — Current through the amendments approved by voters in November 2025
Mechanics, artisans and material men, of every class, shall have a lien upon the buildings and articles made or repaired by them for the value of their labor done thereon, or material furnished therefor; and the Legislature shall provide by law for the speedy and efficient enforcement of said liens.
Notes and commentary — not constitutional text
History
(Feb. 15, 1876.)
Source of truth
- Edition
- Current through the amendments approved by voters in November 2025
- Official file
- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CN/htm/CN.16.htm
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