Texas Transportation Code

§ 313.054 — ENFORCEMENT OF ASSESSMENT; PRIORITY OF LIEN; DEFENSES

TN § 313.054Title 6. ROADWAYS · Part E. MUNICIPAL STREETS · Ch. 313. STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES · Art. C. ASSESSMENTS

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(a)An assessment under this subchapter:

(1)is collectible with interest, expense of collection, and reasonable attorney's fees, if incurred;

(2)is a first and prior lien on the property on which the lien is created from the date the municipality orders the improvement; and

(3)is superior to any other lien or claim other than a lien or claim for county, school district, or municipal ad valorem taxes.

(b)A lien against property or the personal liability of a property owner that arises from an assessment made under this subchapter may be enforced by:

(1)suit; or

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Legislative history

Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.