PROPERTY CODE

CHAPTER 57. RAILROAD LABORER'S LIEN


	§ 57.001.  RAILROAD LABORER'S LIEN.  A mechanic, 
laborer, or other person who works or uses tools or a team in the 
construction, operation, or repair of a railroad or railroad 
equipment has a lien on the railroad and equipment for the amount 
owed for the labor or the use of the tools or team.

Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3570, ch. 576, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.            


	§ 57.002.  PRIORITY.  A lien under this chapter takes 
priority over all other liens on the same property.

Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3570, ch. 576, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.            


	§ 57.003.  DURATION OF LIEN.  A lien under this chapter 
ceases to exist 12 months after the day that it is created, unless 
the lien claimant has sued to foreclose the lien.

Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3570, ch. 576, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.            


	§ 57.004.  ENFORCEMENT.  A court in a suit to foreclose 
the lien shall render judgment for the amount due and order to be 
sold as much of the railroad right-of-way and equipment as is 
necessary to satisfy the judgment only if:
		(1)  the work was performed at the instance of the 
railroad company or the company's agent, contractor, or 
subcontractor;  and
		(2)  the amount claimed is due.                                               

Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3571, ch. 576, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.            


	§ 57.005.  VENUE.  A suit to foreclose a lien under this 
chapter may be brought in a county in which:
		(1)  the work was performed or any part of the cause of 
action accrued;  or 
		(2)  the principal office of the railroad company is 
located.               

Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3571, ch. 576, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.            


	§ 57.006.  PARTIES.  Holders of other liens on the same 
property are not necessary parties to a suit to foreclose a lien 
under this chapter but may intervene in the suit.

Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3571, ch. 576, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.