Section 53.104 - Preferences(a) Individual artisans and mechanics are entitled to a preference to the reserved funds and shall share proportionately to the extent of their claims for wages and fringe benefits earned. (b) After payment of artisans and mechanics who are entitled to a preference under Subsection (a), other participating claimants share proportionately in the balance of the reserved funds.Amended by Acts 2021, Texas Acts of the 87th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 690,Sec. 18, eff. 1/1/2022.Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1138, Sec. 16, eff. 9/1/1989. Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3546, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. 1/1/1984.