The Texas Legislature meets this year from January to May for their regular session. Bills filed in the landlord/tenant category are listed below and can be seen here . If you have an opinion on any of these bills, contact your State Representative and State Senator in Austin. You can find out who they are at https://wrm.capitol.texas.gov/home They will be the second and third officials listed.
Number of Bills: 107 — Most bills did not pass. See HB 2037 , SB 38 and SB 2349 for changes to the Texas Property Code that affect tenants.
HB 21 Author: Gates | Capriglione | Martinez Fischer | Tepper | Bell, Cecil Sponsor: Bettencourt Last Action: 05/28/2025 E Effective immediately Caption: Relating to housing finance corporations; authorizing a fee.
HB 32 Author: Button | Geren | Moody | Smithee | Leach Last Action: 05/12/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the eviction from real property of certain persons not entitled to enter, occupy, or remain in possession of the premises.
HB 203 Author: Goodwin Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of certain leased residential real property.
HB 320 Author: Gervin-Hawkins Last Action: 02/28/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Feb 28 2025 11:02AM Caption: Relating to a residential landlord’s and tenant’s duties regarding the provision of certain information.
HB 410 Author: Rosenthal | Simmons Last Action: 02/28/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Feb 28 2025 11:02AM Caption: Relating to pet deposits or fees collected by landlords.
HB 438 Author: Rosenthal Last Action: 02/28/2025 H Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs: Feb 28 2025 11:02AM Caption: Relating to prohibiting an increase in the rent of a tenant residing in a development supported with a low income housing tax credit allocation.
HB 577 Author: Bucy Last Action: 03/03/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 3 2025 2:24PM Caption: Relating to the notice period for certain evictions.
HB 617 Author: Lopez, Ray Last Action: 03/04/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 4 2025 3:37PM Caption: Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of veteran status and to the enforcement of that prohibition.
HB 714 Author: Walle Last Action: 04/08/2025 H Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the establishment and implementation by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs of the Texas Tenant Readiness and Landlord Incentive Pilot Program.
HB 798 Author: Walle | González, Jessica Last Action: 03/05/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 5 2025 11:46AM Caption: Relating to certain rights and duties of residential tenants and landlords; increasing the amount of civil penalties.
HB 863 Author: Lalani | Thompson | Moody | Darby | Guillen Last Action: 04/29/2025 H Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to senior independent living communities; providing civil and administrative penalties.
HB 1063 Author: Bhojani | Rodríguez Ramos | Rosenthal Last Action: 04/01/2025 H Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the creation of tenant legal services offices by local governments to assist low-income residential tenants in eviction cases and in cases involving discrimination based on the tenants’ disabilities.
HB 1093 Author: Lambert | Darby | Metcalf | Dorazio Last Action: 04/28/2025 H Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to requirements for notice advertising the sale of property to enforce a self-service storage facility lien.
HB 1099 Author: Cole | Ward Johnson Last Action: 03/07/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 7 2025 2:33PM Caption: Relating to a landlord’s duty to provide and maintain a functioning air conditioning system or unit in an apartment.
HB 1100 Author: Cole Last Action: 03/07/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 7 2025 2:33PM Caption: Relating to a tenant’s provision of notice to a landlord for a repair or remedy through an online apartment portal.
HB 1184 Author: Hinojosa Last Action: 03/07/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 7 2025 2:33PM Caption: Relating to prohibiting a prospective residential landlord from increasing the amount of rent during the rental application process.
HB 1185 Author: Hinojosa Last Action: 03/07/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 7 2025 2:33PM Caption: Relating to a landlord’s notice to residential tenants regarding rent increases.
HB 1206 Author: González, Jessica Last Action: 03/10/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 10 2025 2:24PM Caption: Relating to the disclosure of certain fees by a landlord.
HB 1214 Author: Hinojosa Last Action: 03/10/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 10 2025 2:24PM Caption: Relating to consideration of education-related income in determining eligibility of applicants for residential tenancies.
HB 1247 Author: Zwiener Last Action: 03/10/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 10 2025 2:24PM Caption: Relating to the interruption of utility service by a residential landlord.
HB 1299 Author: Vo | Bernal Last Action: 03/10/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 10 2025 2:24PM Caption: Relating to certain deposits, fees, or charges required to be provided by a tenant or prospective tenant in connection with a residential lease.
HB 1369 Author: Jones, Venton Last Action: 03/11/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of residential eviction case information.
HB 1518 Author: Bell, Cecil Last Action: 03/12/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 12 2025 11:15AM Caption: Relating to the issuance by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs of verified residential rental applications.
HB 1533 Author: Button | Noble | Turner | Bell, Keith Sponsor: Bettencourt Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25 Caption: Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.
HB 1590 Author: Gates Last Action: 03/17/2025 H Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM Caption: Relating to multifamily residential developments owned by public facility corporations.
HB 1595 Author: Gates Last Action: 03/17/2025 H Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM Caption: Relating to public housing authorities; authorizing a fee.
HB 1711 Author: Collier Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM Caption: Relating to notice and opportunity to cure a tenant’s default that must be given before filing an eviction suit.
HB 1860 Author: Cole Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM Caption: Relating to disclosure by the landlord of a residential multiunit complex to a tenant of the percentage of the tenant’s monthly rent payment attributable to the property taxes due for the complex.
HB 1962 Author: Bernal Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM Caption: Relating to the disposition of rental payments received by public housing authorities from tenants.
HB 2031 Author: Richardson | Harris Davila | Spiller Last Action: 05/13/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the possession, carrying, transporting, or storing of a firearm or firearm ammunition by a tenant on the leased premises; providing a civil penalty.
HB 2037 Author: Darby | Luther Sponsor: Middleton Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25 Caption: Relating to repairs made pursuant to a residential or manufactured home tenant’s notice of intent to repair and the provision of notice regarding a residential or manufactured home tenant’s security deposit.
HB 2184 Author: Meza Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM Caption: Relating to a tenant’s right to terminate a residential lease following certain outages of essential utilities.
HB 2214 Author: Walle Last Action: 05/05/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to notice requirements for a leased dwelling located in a floodplain.
HB 2223 Author: Collier Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of eviction case information.
HB 2471 Author: Simmons Last Action: 03/17/2025 H Referred to Land & Resource Management: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM Caption: Relating to security deposits collected by a municipal utility district.
HB 2491 Author: Talarico Last Action: 03/17/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM Caption: Relating to the use of certain algorithmic devices in the determination of residential rental prices.
HB 2493 Author: Bowers | Turner | Bhojani | Simmons Last Action: 03/17/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain eviction-related service businesses.
HB 2578 Author: Walle | Collier | Gates Last Action: 04/23/2025 S Received from the House Caption: Relating to landlord and tenant dispute information reported by courts and published on a publicly accessible Internet website.
HB 2748 Author: Goodwin Last Action: 03/18/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 18 2025 11:56AM Caption: Relating to a pilot program to disburse payments to residential landlords when tenants terminate leases following family violence, certain sex offenses, or stalking.
HB 2879 Author: Isaac | Hefner | Louderback | Pierson | Leach Last Action: 05/15/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the justified use of force, including deadly force, by certain persons on certain residential property or manufactured home community property.
HB 2900 Author: Simmons Last Action: 03/19/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM Caption: Relating to a landlord’s duty to provide and maintain in good operating condition heating and air conditioning equipment in an apartment unit.
HB 2901 Author: Simmons Last Action: 03/19/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM Caption: Relating to the maximum amount of a security deposit for a residential lease.
HB 2903 Author: Simmons Last Action: 03/19/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM Caption: Relating to a landlord’s duty to acknowledge receipt of a notice to repair or remedy a condition that materially affects the physical health or safety of a tenant.
HB 2904 Author: Simmons Last Action: 03/19/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM Caption: Relating to restrictions on, and required disclosures relating to, rent increases for residential and manufactured home tenancies.
HB 2905 Author: Simmons Last Action: 03/19/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM Caption: Relating to rental application fees; providing an administrative penalty.
HB 2907 Author: Simmons Last Action: 03/19/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM Caption: Relating to the use by a landlord or landlord’s manager or agent of a tenant’s name or likeness for a commercial purpose.
HB 2908 Author: Simmons Last Action: 03/19/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM Caption: Relating to a tenant’s receipt of a security deposit refund.
HB 2909 Author: Simmons Last Action: 03/19/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM Caption: Relating to the expunction of records in residential eviction suits.
HB 2910 Author: Hinojosa Last Action: 03/19/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM Caption: Relating to single-family homes held by corporate owners for rental purposes; providing a civil penalty.
HB 2968 Author: Talarico Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM Caption: Relating to single-family homes held by corporate owners for rental purposes; requiring information by and registration of certain corporate owners; authorizing a fee and civil penalty.
HB 2975 Author: Bucy Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM Caption: Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products and local regulation of cannabis establishments; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license or registration; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax.
HB 3130 Author: Bhojani Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Referred to s/c on Property Tax Appraisals by Speaker: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM Caption: Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of residential real property leased to an elderly person.
HB 3155 Author: Simmons Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM Caption: Relating to the disclosure of fees by certain landlords in residential rental application transactions.
HB 3198 Author: Jones, Jolanda Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM Caption: Relating to screening by a landlord of applicants for residential tenancies.
HB 3209 Author: Morales, Christina Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM Caption: Relating to carbon monoxide detectors in certain properties.
HB 3340 Author: Ward Johnson Last Action: 03/21/2025 H Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs: Mar 21 2025 9:52AM Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality to establish rent control for persons 65 years of age or older.
HB 3497 Author: Vo Last Action: 03/24/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 24 2025 2:16PM Caption: Relating to certain deposits or fees required to be provided by a tenant or prospective tenant in connection with a residential lease.
HB 3532 Author: Gates Last Action: 03/24/2025 H Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs: Mar 24 2025 2:16PM Caption: Relating to multifamily residential developments owned by public facility corporations.
HB 3533 Author: Gates Last Action: 03/24/2025 H Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs: Mar 24 2025 2:16PM Caption: Relating to multifamily residential developments financed, owned, or operated by public facility corporations.
HB 3706 Author: Zwiener Last Action: 03/26/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 26 2025 11:31AM Caption: Relating to the installation by a residential tenant of electric vehicle supply equipment in a parking space assigned to the tenant.
HB 3953 Author: Morales, Christina | Lopez, Ray Last Action: 04/16/2025 H Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to a study by the broadband development office on Internet service for multiunit residential properties.
HB 4151 Author: Reynolds Last Action: 03/31/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 31 2025 4:34PM Caption: Relating to fair housing practices in the State of Texas, including the consideration of criminal history in rental decisions.
HB 4179 Author: LaHood Last Action: 03/31/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 31 2025 4:34PM Caption: Relating to the right of first responders and their dependents to vacate and avoid liability under a residential lease.
HB 4243 Author: Reynolds Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to removal of certain eviction case information from credit reports.
HB 4250 Author: Reynolds Last Action: 03/31/2025 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 31 2025 4:34PM Caption: Relating to emergency generators or other power sources for nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and certain multiunit complexes; providing a civil penalty.
HB 4305 Author: Gates Last Action: 04/01/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Apr 1 2025 12:28PM Caption: Relating to disclosure of rent and certain fees and charges by a landlord.
HB 4470 Author: Hayes Last Action: 04/03/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM Caption: Relating to the termination of a lease agreement of a servicemember’s dependent.
HB 4554 Author: Slawson Last Action: 04/03/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM Caption: Relating to procedures for residential eviction suits.
HB 5073 Author: González, Jessica Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM Caption: Relating to a landlord’s duty to provide an accounting statement to a residential tenant.
HB 5166 Author: Bryant Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM Caption: Relating to housing; providing property tax exemptions and relief relating to housing; providing a civil penalty; authorizing a fee.
HB 5241 Author: Simmons Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM Caption: Relating to an action to remedy certain conditions affecting safety or habitability of certain residential rental property; providing a civil penalty.
HB 5407 Author: Bhojani Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM Caption: Relating to restrictions on residential leasing in property owners’ associations.
HB 5435 Author: Bell, Keith Sponsor: Nichols Last Action: 05/31/2025 E Sent to the Governor Caption: Relating to required lease terms for public property leased to a nongovernmental entity.
HB 5438 Author: Bhojani Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM Caption: Relating to restrictions on residential leasing in property owners’ associations.
HB 5486 Author: Toth Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM Caption: Relating to the provision of written notice to vacate real property.
HB 5522 Author: Schofield Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Ways & Means: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM Caption: Relating to the unauthorized occupancy of real property and a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on the real property; creating a criminal offense.
HJR 30 Author: Goodwin Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a limitation on the maximum appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of certain leased residential real property.
HJR 147 Author: Bhojani Last Action: 03/19/2025 H Referred to s/c on Property Tax Appraisals by Speaker: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a limitation on the maximum appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of residential real property leased to an elderly person.
HJR 200 Author: Bryant Last Action: 04/03/2025 H Referred to Ways & Means: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a portion of the market value of certain leased residential real properties, to establish and prescribe the permissible uses of the property tax relief to rental households fund, and to include payments from the property tax relief to rental households fund in the exception of certain appropriations to pay for ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
SB 38 Author: Bettencourt | Blanco | Campbell | Creighton | Hagenbuch | et al. Sponsor: Button | Geren | Moody | Smithee | Leach Last Action: 06/20/2025 E See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to the eviction from real property of certain persons not entitled to enter, occupy, or remain in possession of the premises.
SB 230 Author: West Last Action: 02/03/2025 S Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to limitations on the information contained on a consumer report furnished by a consumer reporting agency.
SB 337 Author: Eckhardt Last Action: 02/03/2025 S Referred to Local Government Caption: Relating to the establishment and implementation by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs of the Texas Tenant Readiness and Landlord Incentive Pilot Program.
SB 340 Author: Eckhardt Last Action: 02/03/2025 S Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to screening by a landlord of applicants for residential tenancies.
SB 443 Author: Hinojosa, Juan “Chuy” Last Action: 02/03/2025 S Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to single-family homes held by corporate owners for rental purposes; providing a civil penalty.
SB 485 Author: Alvarado | Eckhardt | Gutierrez | Hinojosa, Juan “Chuy” Last Action: 02/03/2025 S Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to the duties of care of certain landlords regarding disasters.
SB 601 Author: West Last Action: 02/03/2025 S Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to mail fees charged to tenants of certain residential properties.
SB 603 Author: West Last Action: 02/03/2025 S Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to a landlord’s authority to collect from a tenant certain late fees for nonpayment or late payment for a utility.
SB 759 Author: Cook Last Action: 02/07/2025 S Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the disclosure of certain fees by a landlord.
SB 851 Author: Middleton Last Action: 02/13/2025 S Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to repairs made pursuant to a tenant’s notice of intent to repair and the refund of a tenant’s security deposit.
SB 867 Author: Bettencourt Last Action: 05/15/2025 S Placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to housing finance corporations; authorizing a fee.
SB 882 Author: Cook Last Action: 02/13/2025 S Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to certain rights and duties of residential tenants and landlords; increasing the amount of civil penalties.
SB 948 Author: Johnson Last Action: 02/13/2025 S Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of residential eviction case information.
SB 1155 Author: Eckhardt Last Action: 02/28/2025 S Referred to Local Government Caption: Relating to prohibiting an increase in the rent of a tenant residing in a development supported with a low income housing tax credit allocation.
SB 1478 Author: Hall Last Action: 03/06/2025 S Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the removal of certain power facilities operated on leased property.
SB 1802 Author: Alvarado Sponsor: Button Last Action: 05/27/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to a landlord’s duty to repair or remedy certain conditions.
SB 1904 Author: Kolkhorst Last Action: 03/17/2025 S Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to procedures for residential eviction suits.
SB 2179 Author: Hagenbuch Last Action: 03/24/2025 S Referred to Vet Affairs Caption: Relating to the termination of a lease agreement of a servicemember’s dependent.
SB 2302 Author: Johnson Last Action: 03/25/2025 S Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to certain fees charged to tenants of residential properties.
SB 2349 Author: Alvarado Sponsor: Walle Last Action: 05/19/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25 Caption: Relating to notice requirements for a leased dwelling located in a floodplain.
SB 2437 Author: Parker Last Action: 03/25/2025 S Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to requirements for notice advertising the sale of property to enforce a self-service storage facility lien.
SB 2524 Author: Miles Last Action: 04/03/2025 S Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to an action to remedy certain conditions affecting safety or habitability of certain residential rental property; providing a civil penalty.
SB 2734 Author: Cook Last Action: 04/03/2025 S Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to consideration of education-related income in determining eligibility of applicants for residential tenancies.
SB 2762 Author: Cook Last Action: 04/03/2025 S Referred to Local Government Caption: Relating to the sale of a manufactured home community.
SB 2763 Author: Cook Last Action: 04/03/2025 S Referred to Local Government Caption: Relating to the renewal of certain leases in manufactured home communities.
SB 2766 Author: Cook Last Action: 04/03/2025 S Referred to Local Government Caption: Relating to public housing authorities.
SB 2767 Author: Cook Last Action: 04/03/2025 S Referred to Local Government Caption: Relating to public facility corporations.
SB 2834 Author: Johnson Last Action: 04/07/2025 S Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the eviction hearings and appeals.
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