THE TEXAS CONSTITUTION

ARTICLE 16. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sec. 37.  LIENS OF MECHANICS, ARTISANS, AND MATERIAL MEN.  Mechanics, artisans and material men, of every class, shall have a lien upon the buildings and articles made or repaired by them for the value of their labor done thereon, or material furnished therefor; and the Legislature shall provide by law for the speedy and efficient enforcement of said liens.
(Feb. 15, 1876.)