Are there different types of liens for the State of Texas?

I thought a mechanic's lien was for mechanics, but it is starting to appear it is only for contractors/suppliers working on real property. What rights or liens are there for mechanics that work on people's vehicles and they do not pay? I did the work at the person's house and now they will not pay their bills. Is there anything I can do to file a lien on their property? Going to small claims court even if it is decided in your favor, they don't have to pay, so forget smalls claims court.

Under Texas law, a mechanic has a lien on a car to cover the cost of repairs. This means that until the mechanic is paid, he can keep the car. He also has the right to charge a reasonable fee for storage. If he is not paid, he has the right to sell the car and apply the proceeds to what is owed.

There is also something called a worker's lien in Texas. To assert a worker's lien, a mechanic must send the customer written notice of his lien within ten days after he takes possession. If payment is not made within 30 days, the mechanic must send another notice requesting payment. If payment is not made within 31 days of this notice, the mechanic may sell the car at a public sale and apply the proceeds to the amount owed.

The problem you have with asserting any liens is that you do not have possession of the car any more. How do you expect to assert a lien when you don't have possession of the item for which the lien is asserted? At this point, your only option is to sue in small claims court.

I posted it in the other question. There are mechanic's liens for vehicle services. Contact the county clerk's office for specifics on how to file