(a) If a lien, other than a lien granted by the owner in a written contract, is fixed or is attempted to be fixed by a recorded instrument under this chapter, any person may file a bond to indemnify against the lien.(b) The bond shall be filed with the county clerk of the county in which the property subject to the lien is located.(c) A mechanic's lien claim against an owner's property is discharged after: (1) a bond that complies with Section 53.172 is filed;(2) the notice of the bond is issued as provided by Section 53.173; and(3) the bond and notice are recorded as provided by Section 53.174.Amended By Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 526, Sec. 18, eff. 9/1/1997.Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1138, Sec. 24, 39, eff. 9/1/1989 Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3549, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. 1/1/1984.