Civic
Georgia Street Reconstruction
Multi-phase roadway and infrastructure work between Daytona Road and Farmers Avenue, running through November 2028.
Potter & Randall County
Amarillo Mechanics Lien Lawyers — Flat Fee, Fast Filing
For Amarillo-area contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers who haven't been paid for their work.
Live local projects
What's Being Built in Amarillo Right Now
TxDOT
FM 1541 (Washington Street) Safety Upgrades
An $11 million TxDOT project adding ADA-compliant sidewalks, lighting, and traffic signal improvements from 48th Avenue south of Loop 335, targeting summer 2027.
TxDOT
I-40 & I-27 Safety Improvements
Ongoing TxDOT drainage work and reduced-conflict U-turn (RCUT) installations along Business I-40 and Soncy Road.
Civic
New Fire Station #14
Nearing completion, expanding emergency response coverage near the medical center.
Commercial
Holiday World Amarillo
A new RV sales showroom and shop under construction on SE 3rd Avenue, expected April 2027.
Industrial
Amarillo Cold Storage
A new facility with loading docks and office space on Axiom Drive.
Industrial
Coast Packing Company (Project Clara)
A 15,600-square-foot lard refinery on Centerport Boulevard, targeting late 2027.
Commercial
Xcel Energy Call Center
Interior renovations and new storage building additions on Parkside Drive.
Civic, commercial, or industrial — every contractor and supplier on these Amarillo projects is working under the same Chapter 53 deadlines.
Working on one of these?Texas lien deadlines are unforgiving
Texas has some of the most technical mechanics lien deadlines in the country under Chapter 53 of the Texas Property Code. Missing a deadline can mean permanently losing your right to payment — regardless of how much you're owed or how clear the debt is. This applies to contractors and suppliers in Amarillo just as strictly as anywhere else in the state.
Find your deadline
Find out your exact deadline.
What's included
One flat fee. No hourly billing.
$599
One price
- Pre-lien notice
- Lien affidavit preparation
- Filing with the county clerk
No hourly billing. No surprise fees. County recording fees are set by the county.
Built for Amarillo projects
Amarillo's construction activity spans civic infrastructure like the Georgia Street and Washington Street projects, major TxDOT safety work along I-40 and I-27, and a wave of commercial and industrial development — from RV dealerships to cold storage and food-processing facilities tied to the Panhandle's ranching and agricultural economy. Liens for Amarillo-area projects are recorded with the Potter County Clerk or the Randall County Clerk, depending on where the property sits. Texas Lien Law Firm handles the notices, filings, and paperwork so Amarillo contractors and suppliers can focus on their work, not the legal process.
The law
Understanding Chapter 53
Constitutional and statutory basis
Texas lien rights rest on two foundations: the Texas Constitution, Article XVI, Section 37, which grants mechanics, artisans, and material suppliers a lien on buildings they improve, and Chapter 53 of the Texas Property Code, which sets out the procedures claimants must follow to perfect that lien.
Who is entitled to file
Anyone who furnishes labor or materials to improve real property under a contract with the owner or a contractor may be entitled to a lien — original contractors, subcontractors at any tier, and material suppliers, as well as certain architects, engineers, and surveyors.
Original vs. derivative claimants
An original contractor contracts directly with the owner. Derivative claimants — subcontractors and suppliers — work under someone else and must send notice of the unpaid claim to the owner and original contractor before filing (§53.056). Original contractors generally are not required to send that pre-lien notice.
Filing the lien affidavit
The lien affidavit must meet the content requirements of §53.054 and be filed within the deadline set by §53.052 — generally the 15th day of the fourth month after the month work was completed or last furnished on commercial projects, and the 15th day of the third month on residential projects. A copy must then be sent to the owner and original contractor under §53.055.
Residential vs. commercial requirements
Residential projects have shorter deadlines and additional requirements, including specific statutory notice language, and homestead projects require a signed written contract before work begins. Commercial projects have longer windows but the same zero-tolerance approach to missed dates.
Retainage claims
Claims for unpaid retainage have their own notice and filing timeline under §53.057, tied to the completion, termination, or abandonment of the original contract rather than to each monthly delivery.
How we handle it
Step by step, start to finish
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We ask for a summary of your work
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We ask you to upload your contracts, work orders, and receipts
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We identify all parties — owner, owner's representative, general contractor, and any contractor you worked under
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We research, confirm, and verify all party information
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We research the legal property description for the project location
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We confirm your work dates and amount owed
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We confirm you're within your statutory deadline, and expedite if necessary
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If a deadline has passed, we discuss other legal options available to recover payment
We verify all of the information so your lien holds up.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to file a mechanics lien in Amarillo, Texas?+
Deadlines under Chapter 53 depend on your role and project type and run on monthly cycles. For most projects, the lien affidavit is due by the 15th day of the fourth month (commercial) or third month (residential) after the month your work was completed or last furnished. Subcontractors and suppliers also have earlier notice deadlines. Use the calculator above, then confirm with our office.
How much does it cost to file a lien in Amarillo?+
Our fee is a flat $599 covering the pre-lien notice, lien affidavit preparation, and filing. No hourly billing and no surprise fees. County recording fees are set by the county clerk.
Do I file my lien with Potter County or Randall County?+
Amarillo spans both counties. The lien is recorded in the real property records of the county where the project property sits — the Potter County Clerk or the Randall County Clerk. We confirm the correct county before filing.
Do I need a lawyer to file a mechanics lien in Texas?+
Texas does not require a lawyer, but the statute is technical and small defects in notices, property descriptions, or timing can invalidate a lien. Having a lien attorney prepare and file reduces that risk and signals the claim is being handled seriously.
Do you handle liens on civic/municipal and TxDOT-adjacent private contracts, not just standard commercial builds?+
Yes. Private projects — including private work tied to civic and TxDOT corridors — use Chapter 53 liens. Public property generally cannot be liened; instead, subcontractors and suppliers on public projects protect themselves through payment bond claims under Chapter 2253 of the Government Code. We review your contract chain and tell you which applies.
What happens if I've already missed my deadline?+
A missed deadline can end your lien rights, but it does not always end your ability to get paid. Depending on the facts, there may be contract, prompt-payment, or other claims available. We will discuss the legal options that remain.
What happens after my lien is filed?+
The recorded lien attaches to the property and clouds title, which often prompts payment or a negotiated resolution. If payment still does not come, the lien preserves your right to pursue foreclosure within the statutory deadline.
Start your lien filing
Tell us about the unpaid work and we'll review your deadlines.