📜 State Law Guide • Updated January 2025
Texas Landlord Tenant Laws 2025
Texas is one of the most landlord-friendly states with no rent control and minimal restrictions on security deposits. Here's what you need to know.
None
Rent Control
No limit
Security Deposit
30 days
Deposit Return
Recommended
Written Lease
No Rent Control in Texas
Texas Property Code prohibits municipalities from enacting rent control ordinances. This means landlords have full discretion over rental pricing.
What This Means for Landlords:
- Raise rent by any amount between lease terms
- No government caps on annual increases
- Cannot raise rent during active lease unless lease allows it
Security Deposit Rules
- No maximum limit: Landlords can charge any amount
- Return deadline: 30 days after tenant provides forwarding address
- Itemization required: Written description of deductions
- Bad faith penalty: $100 + 3x wrongfully withheld amount
Eviction Process
| Reason | Notice Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Non-payment of rent | 3 days (unless lease says otherwise) | Notice to vacate, not cure |
| Lease violation | Per lease terms | Follow lease notice requirements |
| Month-to-month termination | 1 month | Unless lease specifies different period |
| Holdover tenant | 3 days | After lease expiration |
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