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Texas Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

Security deposit limits, notice requirements, eviction process, late fees, and more for Texas landlords. All citations reference actual Texas statutes.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Laws change frequently. Always verify current statutes with your state legislature or consult a licensed attorney before making legal decisions.
Security DepositNotice PeriodEvictionLate FeeLease TerminationRent IncreaseHabitabilityLandlord EntryFair Housing
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Security Deposit Rules

Tex. Prop. Code § 92.103
No statutory limit on deposit amount. Must be returned within 30 days after move-out. Itemized list of deductions required. Tenant must provide forwarding address in writing.
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Notice Period Requirements

Tex. Prop. Code § 91.001
Month-to-month requires 30 days notice (unless lease specifies otherwise). Lease violation: 3-day notice to vacate for nonpayment (unless lease specifies shorter).
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Eviction Process

Tex. Prop. Code § 24.005
Nonpayment: 3-day notice to vacate (unless lease allows shorter). Lease violation: notice per lease. Court filing (forcible detainer) in Justice of the Peace court. Fast timeline.
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Late Fee Rules

Tex. Prop. Code § 92.019
No statutory cap on late fee amount. Grace period required: landlord must wait at least 2 full days after due date before charging late fee. Fee must be reasonable. One-time late fee per late payment.
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Lease Termination

Tex. Prop. Code § 92.016
Fixed-term ends per lease. Month-to-month: 30 days notice. Early termination for military (SCRA), domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking with documentation.
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Rent Increase Rules

Tex. Prop. Code § 91.001
No rent control. Texas preempts local rent control by state constitution (Article XI, Sec. 18). No statutory limit. Proper notice for month-to-month tenancies.
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Habitability Standards

Tex. Prop. Code § 92.052
Landlord must make diligent effort to repair conditions that materially affect health or safety. Tenant must give notice and reasonable time to repair. Tenant may terminate or repair-and-deduct in some cases.
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Landlord Entry Rules

Tex. Prop. Code § 92.0081
No specific statute on landlord entry notice. Texas law does not define required notice period. Lease should specify entry terms. Emergency entry permitted.
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Fair Housing Protections

Tex. Prop. Code § 301.021
Texas Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and familial status. Mirrors federal Fair Housing Act.
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