Texas • Updated 2025
Texas Lease Agreement Template
Free, state-specific lease agreement template fully compliant with Texas law. Download instantly in PDF or Word format — no email required.
Lease Agreements in Texas
Texas landlord-tenant law is governed primarily by Chapter 92 of the Texas Property Code. Texas is considered a relatively landlord-friendly state, with fewer restrictions on security deposits and rent increases compared to states like California or New York.
Texas has no statewide rent control law. Landlords may raise rent freely, subject only to the notice requirements in the lease. Security deposits are not capped, though landlords must return them within 30 days of the tenant surrendering possession.
Texas requires landlords to make "diligent" efforts to repair conditions that materially affect health or safety within a reasonable time after written notice. If the landlord fails to do so, the tenant may have remedies including repair-and-deduct (up to one month's rent) or lease termination.
Texas Lease Agreement Key Facts
Security Deposit Limit
No statutory limit
Deposit Return Deadline
30 days after tenant surrenders possession
Notice to Terminate Month-to-Month
1 month (unless lease specifies otherwise)
Rent Control
None — no statewide rent control
Eviction Notice (Non-Payment)
3-Day Notice to Vacate
Landlord Entry Notice
No statutory requirement (reasonable notice recommended)
Repair Request Notice
Must be in writing; landlord has "reasonable time" to repair
Governing Law
Tex. Prop. Code Ch. 92
Texas Legal Requirements
- ✓Landlords must return the security deposit within 30 days and provide a written itemized deduction list (Tex. Prop. Code § 92.103).
- ✓A lease must disclose whether the property is in a 100-year flood plain.
- ✓Lead paint disclosure is required for properties built before 1978.
- ✓Landlords must provide a smoke detector in each bedroom and test them before move-in.
- ✓Landlords must repair conditions that materially affect health or safety after written notice from the tenant.
- ✓Texas law requires landlords to include remedies available to tenants for landlord non-compliance in written leases.
Texas Governing Laws
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.056
Landlord's Duty to Repair or Remedy
Requires landlords to make a diligent effort to repair conditions that materially affect the physical health or safety of an ordinary tenant. Tenant must provide written notice of needed repairs.
Tex. Prop. Code §§ 92.101–92.109
Security Deposits
Governs security deposit collection and return. Landlords must return the deposit within 30 days, provide an itemized accounting of deductions, and may not retain deposits for normal wear and tear.
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.019
Late Fees
Allows late fees only if the lease includes a late fee provision and the fee is reasonable. Late fees cannot be charged until the rent is at least 2 days past due for monthly tenancies.
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This template is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws may have changed — consult a licensed Texas attorney for complex situations.