Texas Eviction Laws
Texas requires only a 3-day written notice to vacate before filing an eviction action in justice of the peace court.
Key Rules
- Nonpayment Notice
- 3 days written notice to vacate for nonpayment (unless lease specifies otherwise)
- Just Cause Required
- No — no just-cause eviction requirement in Texas
- Periodic Tenancy Notice
- 1 month written notice for month-to-month termination
- Rent Control
- No rent control — Texas law preempts any local rent control ordinances
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Applicable Statutes
Eviction notice (forcible detainer): landlord must give written notice to vacate before filing an eviction suit in justice of the peace court. For nonpayment of rent, 3 days notice is required (unless lease specifies a different period).
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Late payment of rent: landlord may charge a reasonable late fee if specified in the lease. Notice requirements for late fees apply.
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Retaliatory eviction prohibited: landlord may not retaliate against tenant within 6 months after tenant has in good faith complained about housing conditions.
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