Lis pendens is a notice lenders use when they initiate a foreclosure sale. Any party can file a lis pendens without an attorney.An attorney is recommended, but not required. A lis pendens is a notice of pending litigation. It constitutes constructive notice of any claims in the suit as to the land. Edit, sign, and share lis pendens online. No need to install software, just go to DocHub, and sign up instantly and for free. After the 30-day period, the lender files a foreclosure complaint with the Office of Foreclosure. Texas Property Code Section 12.008 permits judicial removal of a lis pendens. Once a docket number is assigned to the file, a "Lis Pendens" must be filed in the county records where the property is located.