About Texas Tenants Rights Hub | Texas Tenants Rights Hub

What This Site Is

Texas Tenants Rights Hub is a free, independently run legal information resource for Texas renters. Every guide on this site is grounded in the Texas Property Code, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, and verified court decisions — not opinions, not paraphrases from other websites.

Our goal is simple: every Texas renter should understand their legal rights before they need them. Most tenants lose money on security deposits, tolerate illegal eviction tactics, or endure unrepaired units simply because they don't know what the law actually says. This site fixes that.

How we verify our content: Every statute cited on this site links directly to statutes.capitol.texas.gov — the official Texas Legislature publication. Court cases link to Justia, Casetext, or official court records. If we can't source it, we don't publish it.

What We Cover

All guides cover Texas state law. Some topics include notes on city-specific rules for Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio.

💰 Security Deposits 30-day return rule, deductions, treble damages. Read guide →

🚪 Evictions Notice requirements, illegal lockouts, your defenses. Read guide →

🔧 Repairs Habitability law, repair-and-deduct, lease termination. Read guide →

⚠️ Retaliation Protected activities, remedies, documentation. Read guide →

📋 Lease Issues Void clauses, rent increases, early termination. Read guide →

💲 Late Fees Caps, grace periods, what landlords can't charge. Read guide →

🔑 Landlord Entry What TX law does (and doesn't) require for notice. Read guide →

🔥 Smoke Detectors Landlord installation duties and tenant remedies. Read guide →

⚖️ Sue Your Landlord Step-by-step Texas Justice Court guide. Read guide →

📄 Mandatory Disclosures What landlords must give you in writing. Read guide →

What This Site Is NOT

This is not legal advice. Texas Tenants Rights Hub provides general legal information only. No attorney-client relationship is formed by reading this site. Laws change; individual situations vary. For advice specific to your situation, consult a licensed Texas attorney or a legal aid organization.

We do not represent tenants or landlords. We are not a law firm. We do not provide case evaluation, legal strategy, or representation of any kind.

Free Legal Help in Texas

If you need actual legal advice or representation — especially if you're facing eviction — these organizations provide free or low-cost services to qualifying Texans:

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) Free civil legal services in South and West Texas. Covers housing, eviction, and tenant rights.
Lone Star Legal Aid Free civil legal services in East and Southeast Texas including Houston.
Texas Law Help Plain-English legal guides and forms from Texas legal aid organizations.
Texas Attorney General — Renters' Rights Official state guidance on tenant rights from the TX AG's office.
Austin Tenants Council Tenant education and referral services in the Austin area.
Texas Tenant Advisor Tenant education resources and referrals statewide.

Corrections & Updates

Texas law changes. If you find an error, a stale statute citation, or a topic we haven't covered, contact us. We take accuracy seriously and will investigate and correct any legitimate errors promptly.

Legal Disclaimer: This site provides general legal information only — not legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is created by accessing or using this site. The information on this site may not reflect the most current legal developments and should not be relied upon as a substitute for competent legal counsel. Always consult a licensed Texas attorney for advice specific to your situation.