Texas law provides liens for two specific types of services provided to horse owners: 1) the stable keeper’s lien, (Tex. Prop. Code §70.003) which secures payment for charges related to the care of horses; and 2) the stock breeder’s lien, which secures payment for breeding services. The stable keeper’s lien also applies to
What Happens if Lien Foreclosure Sale Proceeds Not Enough?
In many cases, the proceeds from a stock breeder’s or stable keeper’s lien foreclosure sale will not be enough to satisfy your debt. In those cases, you may sue the owner for the deficiency, if any.
The law suit may not be worth it, however, as you could end up spending more on legal fees
What is a “Public Sale” as Referenced in Texas Lien Statutes?
The law is vague as to what, specifically, constitutes a “public sale” as referenced in the stock breeder’s and stable keeper’s lien statutes. This clearly would not include a sale by private treaty to a third party without the possibility of others bidding on the horse. If you are foreclosing on either the stock breeder’s
How to Enforce Texas Stock Breeder’s Lien
Fortunately, unlike many states, Texas does not require holders of stock breeder’s liens to file suit or involve the courts in order to enforce their liens—provided the enforcement provisions in the statute are precisely followed.
If you own or stand a stallion and a mare owner does not pay for the breeding services, you have
Overview of Texas Stock Breeder’s Lien
Who has a stock breeder’s lien, and to which animal(s) does the lien apply? An owner or keeper of a stallion, jack, bull, or boar confined to be bred for profit has a preference lien on the offspring of the animal for the amount of the charges for the breeding services, unless the owner or
Overview of Texas Stable Keeper’s Lien
Texas law provides liens for two specific types of services provided to horse owners: boarding services (the stable keeper’s lien) and breeding services (the stock breeder’s lien). This blog provides an overview of the stable keeper’s lien.
How does a stable keeper’s lien work? The Texas stable keeper’s lien, also known as an “agister’s lien,” is