Texas Landlord-Tenant Laws
Complete 2026 guide to Texas landlord laws — security deposits, eviction process, entry notice, and rent control status.
Landlord Score
8
out of 10
Landlord Friendly
Key Law Summary — Texas
🏦
Security Deposit Max
None
📋
Eviction Notice
3 days (pay or quit)
⚡
Avg Eviction Timeline
21 days
🚪
Entry Notice Required
Not required
💰
Late Fee Cap
12% (4+ units)
⚖
Eviction Filing Fee
$46–$100
🏘️
Rent Control
None
❄️
Winter Eviction Ban
No
✅ Landlord Rights in Texas
→No deposit cap
→No rent control
→Expedited eviction (Rule 510)
⚖ Tenant Rights in Texas
→Repair & deduct
→Habitability
📋 Required Disclosures
✓ Lead paint
✓ Landlord identity
⚡ Eviction Timeline — Texas
1
Serve Notice
3-day notice to pay or quit
2
Wait Period
Allow 3 days for tenant to comply
3
File Complaint
File at court — fee: $46–$100
4
Court Hearing
Attend hearing with documentation
5
Judgment & Writ
Total avg: 21 days start to finish
Local Court Resources
At a Glance
Landlord Score8/10
Eviction Avg21 days
Notice Period3 days
Entry NoticeNone