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Terms Used In Texas Property Code 51.001

  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.

Except as provided by Chapter 59, this subtitle does not affect:
(1) the right to create a lien by special contract or agreement; or
(2) a lien that is not treated in this subtitle, including a lien arising under common law, in equity, or under another statute of this state.