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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A claimant may sue the principal and surety on the bond either jointly or severally, if the claim remains unpaid for 60 days after the claimant perfects the claim.
(b) The claimant may sue for the amount of the claim and court costs.
(c) The suit must be brought in the county in which the property being improved is located.
(d) If the bond is recorded at the time the lien is filed, the claimant must sue on the bond within one year following perfection of his claim. If the bond is not recorded at the time the lien is filed, the claimant must sue on the bond within two years following perfection of his claim.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Property Code - PROP § 53.208. Action on Bond - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/property-code/prop-sect-53-208/
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