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Section 55.002 contains timing and other conditions for hospital and certain EMS liens. Do not infer validity from a billing statement alone.
Texas Property Code Chapter 55
Texas Hospital Lien Guide & Checklist
Organize the notices, county records, bills, insurance payments, and discharge documents that may matter when a Texas hospital or emergency-medical-services lien is asserted after an accident.
Prepared by the Texas Settlement Calculator Editorial Team · Published September 23, 2026 · Content updated September 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
What Chapter 55 generally covers
Texas Property Code Chapter 55 addresses certain hospital and emergency-medical-services liens connected with accident-related injury claims. Among other requirements, the chapter addresses when a lien can attach, what property it may reach, limits on the lien amount, filing and notice requirements, and discharge. The exact effect of the statute depends on the facts and current law.
Read Texas Property Code Chapter 55Four statutory points to verify from the current law
Amount
Section 55.004 limits what a Chapter 55 lien may cover and includes different rules for hospital and qualifying EMS liens.
Securing the lien
Section 55.005 addresses provider notice and filing a written lien notice with the county clerk before money is paid to an entitled person because of the injury.
Discharge
Section 55.006 addresses filing a certificate to discharge a lien after the covered debt is paid or released.
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Identify whether a Chapter 55 lien may be involved
Check the public filing and notice information
Reconcile the amount with billing and insurance records
Resolve and document discharge when applicable
Important limitations
This page is general educational information, not legal advice, and it cannot determine whether a lien is valid, enforceable, perfected, excessive, paid, impaired, or discharged in a particular matter. Chapter 55 can interact with settlement, release, insurance, billing, reimbursement, and other legal issues. Verify the current statute and obtain case-specific advice from a licensed Texas attorney if needed.
This tool produces a preliminary, non-binding estimate based on the information you provide and general personal-injury valuation methods. It is not legal advice, not a guarantee of any outcome, and not a substitute for review by a licensed attorney. Actual settlements and verdicts vary widely based on evidence, jurisdiction, insurance coverage, and many other factors. Texas Settlement Calculator is not a law firm and does not practice law; use of this tool does not create an attorney-client relationship.