A summary of Texas rules for security deposits, entry notice, late fees, rent increases, and required disclosures.
This is a general summary for informational purposes, not legal advice. Laws change and local ordinances can add requirements beyond state law — verify current rules with your state's official statutes or an attorney before relying on this for an actual tenancy.
Texas uses safe-harbor late fee percentages rather than a single statewide cap — generally up to 12% of rent for properties with four or fewer units and 10% for larger properties, provided the fee is written into the lease — and has one of the shortest standard eviction notice periods in the country at 3 days unless the lease specifies otherwise.
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