Statutory Compliance • Texas Property Code Ch. 28

Texas Prompt Payment Act (Chapter 28) & Mechanic's Lien Invoice Guide

Texas Property Code Chapter 28 requires owners to pay prime contractors within 35 days of receiving a written payment request (and contractors to pay subcontractors within 7 days), with mandatory 1.5%/month (18% APR) statutory interest on unpaid balances.

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Step-by-Step Execution

Action Checklist

1. Submit a Clear Written Payment Request

Chapter 28 timelines begin on the date the owner receives a written payment request covering completed work or suitably stored materials.

2. Cite Texas Property Code Chapter 28 & 18% APR Statutory Interest

Click the 1-click Texas preset below to include the exact Chapter 28 Prompt Payment citation and 1.5%/month interest notice on your PDF invoice.

3. Calculate Accrued Statutory Interest on Overdue Balances

If an invoice goes past 35 days, use our Late Fee Calculator to compute the exact daily 18% APR statutory interest and append it to a past-due invoice.

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Key Rules & Benchmarks

Governing Statute	Texas Property Code Chapter 28 (Private) & Tex. Gov't Code Ch. 2251 (Public)
Statutory Payment Window	35 days (Owner to Prime) • 7 days after receipt (Prime to Subcontractor)
Statutory Late Interest Rate	1.5% per month (18% per annum) automatic statutory accrual
Mechanic's Lien Framework	Texas Property Code Chapter 53

Texas Property Code Chapter 28 & Chapter 53 Statutory Footer

Issued pursuant to Texas Property Code Chapter 28 (Prompt Payment to Contractors and Subcontractors). Unpaid balances accrue statutory interest at 1.5% per month (18% per annum) starting the day after payment is due. Lien rights reserved under Texas Property Code Chapter 53.

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Preset Scopes:

Description Qty Unit Rate (USD) Disc % Tax Total Actions

USD 450.00

USD 540.00

USD 220.00

Subtotal USD 1,210.00

Sales Tax (8.25%) USD 99.82

Total Due USD 1,309.82

Frequently Asked Questions: Texas Property Code Ch. 28

Do I need a contract clause to charge 18% APR interest under the Texas Prompt Payment Act?

Under Texas Property Code § 28.004, an unpaid amount required under Chapter 28 begins to accrue interest automatically at 1.5% per month (18% per year) on the day after the date on which the payment becomes due.

Are there presets for California, Florida, New York, and all 50 US states?

Yes. Quickest includes statutory prompt payment and mechanic's lien citations for all 50 US states inside the Jurisdiction selector.