A lis pendens is a legal document filed in the chainoftitle of a real property that is the subject of, or which is affected by, a pending lawsuit. Lis Pendens, meaning "pending lawsuit" in Latin, is a public notice indicating ongoing litigation involving real property.The primary purpose of filing a Lis Pendens in Texas is to give constructive notice to all parties involved in real estate transactions. This article will discuss the intended purpose of lis pendens notices and why Texas lawmakers should consider new ways to curb their frequent misuse. A lis pendens is a tool for notifying the public, interested persons included, that certain real property is subject to the outcome of pending litigation.