Texas Final Unconditional Lien Waiver Form

Fill out the fields to download the Unconditional Waiver and Release on Final Payment form. This form was created by construction attorneys to meet the Texas lien waiver requirements. Texas rules are strict: Altering the language in the document could cause the waiver to be invalid.

Lien waivers are regulated by Texas mechanics lien law. A valid waiver will release the signing party’s right to file a lien for the amount listed in the form.

Using the form

The Texas final unconditional waiver form should be used when the final payment for a project has been made and received by the party that furnished labor or materials. Signing this waiver signifies that payment has been received and no further payments are expected following the payment described in the waiver.

• Read the Guide: How to fill out a Texas Final Unconditional Lien Waiver form

Because this lien waiver form is unconditional, it should only be used when payment has actually in your bank account. If payment has not been received, if the check hasn’t yet cleared the bank, or if there is some other reason why payment might ultimately fail, this waiver should not be furnished. If this is the case, signing a conditional waiver is a safer option.

Texas is one of 12 states that has a statutory requirement for specific language to be included in the lien waiver. If you are furnishing materials, labor or services in Texas, make sure you are using the correct form. Levelset’s free template is in compliance with what is statutorily required. There is no room for debate about the contents of the lien waiver document because the state legislatures typically render any non-statutory lien waiver forms as completely null and void.

This form must be notarized before it is valid.

Other Texas waiver forms

• Unconditional Waiver on Progress Payment form
• Conditional Waiver on Progress Payment form
• Conditional Waiver on Final Payment form