LIEN.
Tex. PROP Code § 53.231.
in effect(a) A person who furnishes material or labor to a contractor under a prime contract with a governmental entity other than a municipality or a joint board created under Subchapter D , Chapter 22 , Transportation Code, that does not exceed $25,000 and that is for public improvements in this state and who gives notice required by this subchapter has a lien on the money, bonds, or warrants due the contractor for the improvements.
(b) A person who furnishes material or labor to a contractor under a prime contract with a municipality or a joint board created under Subchapter D , Chapter 22 , Transportation Code, that does not exceed $50,000 and that is for public improvements in this state and who gives notice required by this subchapter has a lien on the money, bonds, or warrants due the contractor for the improvements.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1304 (H.B. 2515 ), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2009.