Content and Recording of a Lis Pendens. To file a Lis Pendens in Texas, the party initiating the lawsuit must follow specific procedures outlined in the Texas Property Code.Request for an Expedited Foreclosure. The Texas Property Code requires that the name of the case and the case number be included in the lis pendens. Lis pendens is a notice lenders use when they initiate a foreclosure sale. A notice under Texas law filed in the public records to provide constructive notice to third parties that a legal proceeding is pending.