Lien

Tex. Transportation Code § 314.045, under Purchase Or Condemnation of Property For Highways By Certain Municipalities.

Tex. Transportation Code § 314.045

Sec. 314.045. LIEN. (a) An assessment creates a lien on property prior to all other liens except a lien for ad valorem taxes. (b) The lien takes effect on the filing of the notice provided by Section 314.043(a) or (d). Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.