Terms Used In Texas Constitution Art. 8 sec. 15

  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.

The annual assessment made upon landed property shall be a special lien thereon; and all property, both real and personal, belonging to any delinquent tax payer shall be liable to seizure and sale for the payment of all the taxes and penalties due by such delinquent; and such property may be sold for the payment of the taxes and penalties due by such delinquent, under such regulations as the Legislature may provide.