Page v. Structural Wood Components, Inc.

in which Justice HECHT, Justice OWEN, Justice O’NEILL, Justice SCHNEIDER, Justice SMITH, and Justice WAINWRIGHT joined.

Chapter 53 of the Property Code permits a construction subcontractor to claim a hen on funds retained by the owner if the subcontractor “(1) sends the notices required by this chapter in the time and manner required; and (2) files an affidavit claiming a hen not later than the 30th day after the work is completed.” Tex. PROP. Code § 53.103. In this case, the owner terminated the general contractor and hired other contractors to complete the project. The question before us is…