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Texas Rental Market
Current rents by bedroom · top metro breakdowns · YoY trend
Mar 29, 2026
1 Bedroom
$896
2 Bedrooms
$1,247
3 Bedrooms
$1,948
YoY Trend
-12.6%
Days on Market
73d
Houston SW
77036
1BR$796
2BR$1,268
3BR$2,000
YoY
-4.2%
DOM
112.05d
Listings
317
Dallas E
75227
1BR$996
2BR$1,226
3BR$1,895
YoY
-21.1%
DOM
34.84d
Listings
174
Texas Eviction Process
Complete timeline for removing a non-paying or violating tenant in Texas
ESTIMATED TOTAL TIMELINE
Average total: 21 days from notice to possession. US average is ~50 days.
Security Deposit Rules
Texas security deposit laws, limits, and return requirements
💰
Maximum Deposit
None
Per current statutes
📅
Return Deadline
14–45 days
After tenant vacates
📋
Itemization Required
Yes
Written itemization of deductions
📈
Interest Required
No
Required in some high-reg states
Rights & Responsibilities
What both parties are entitled to under Texas law
✅ Landlord Rights
→No deposit cap
→No rent control
→Expedited eviction (Rule 510)
→Landlord lien on property
⚖️ Tenant Rights
→Repair & deduct
→Habitability
Required Disclosures
Items you must disclose to tenants in Texas before or at lease signing
📄 Lead paint
📄 Landlord identity
📄 Back fees notice
Rent Control Status
Texas rent increase and rent control laws
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No Rent Control in Texas
Texas has no statewide rent control law. You can raise rents by any amount with proper notice (typically 30 days for month-to-month, or at lease end for fixed terms). Late fees are subject to a cap: 12% (4+ units), 10% (fewer).
Texas Landlord FAQs
Common questions answered — also powers Google rich results
How long does eviction take in Texas?+
The average eviction timeline in Texas is 21 days from notice to possession. The pay-or-quit notice period is 3 days. Filing fee is $46–$100.
What is the security deposit limit in Texas?+
In Texas, the security deposit maximum is None. Landlords must return the deposit with an itemized statement of deductions.
Does Texas have rent control?+
No. Texas has no statewide rent control. You can raise rents by any amount with proper notice — typically 30 days for month-to-month tenancies.
How much entry notice is required in Texas?+
Texas does not require advance notice before entering a rental unit by statute, though best practice is always to notify tenants.
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