Texas Lease Agreement Template
Generate a lease agreement that complies with Texas law — with TX-specific clauses, legal requirements, and jurisdiction-aware protections.
Texas Legal Landscape
Texas is one of the most landlord-friendly states in the country. There is no statewide rent control (and state law prohibits local municipalities from enacting it), no cap on security deposits, and no implied warranty of habitability under the traditional common law. However, the Texas Property Code does provide specific tenant protections for repairs, security devices, and utility cutoffs.
Key TX Statutes
Texas Property Code — Landlord's Duty to Repair
Tex. Prop. Code §§ 92.051–92.061
Requires landlords to make diligent efforts to repair conditions affecting health or safety after proper notice.
Security Deposit Law
Tex. Prop. Code §§ 92.101–92.114
Requires return of security deposit within 30 days of move-out with itemized deduction list.
Rent Control Prohibition
Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 214.902
Prohibits any municipality from adopting rent control ordinances.
TX-Specific Considerations
No Rent Control
Texas law prohibits rent control at both state and local levels, giving landlords full discretion on rent amounts and increases.
No Security Deposit Cap
There is no statutory limit on security deposit amounts, though deposits must be returned within 30 days.
Repair Obligations
Landlords must make diligent efforts to repair conditions materially affecting health or safety after receiving written notice.
Security Devices Required
Landlords must provide security devices (deadbolts, window locks, peepholes) as specified in the Property Code.
Why Use a Texas-Specific Template?
- No rent control — prohibited by state law at all levels
- No cap on security deposit amounts
- Landlord-friendly enforcement environment
- Specific statutory requirements for security devices
- 30-day security deposit return requirement
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