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.Step 1: Providing Notice or Filing the Lawsuit. In a non-judicial foreclosure, the homeowner will be sent a notice letting them know they are in default. 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. A lis pendens is not a mechanics lien, but it is often required as part of the lien process. Remember that a lis pendens is a notice of a pending lawsuit. (c) The county clerk shall record the notice in a lis pendens record.