| (a) Filing of lien. Pursuant to Property Code, Chapter 70, Subchapter F, a landowner may file a lien against the motor vehicle of a person who damages the landowner's fence with the motor vehicle upon issuance of a court ordered judgment. (b) Perfection. The landowner's lien must be perfected in accordance with Transportation Code, Chapter 501, Subchapter F. The applicant must file an application for certificate of title through a county tax assessor-collector on a form prescribed by the department. The application must be accompanied by an original or certified copy of the court order and the statutory fee for a title application. (c) Release of Lien. Upon receipt of the final payment, the landowner must provide the vehicle owner with a discharge of lien in accordance with §217.3(h) of this subchapter (relating to Motor Vehicle Certificates of Title). |
