📄 Texas Lease Agreement
Free Configurable Residential Lease — Texas Compliant
Texas Rental Agreement: Texas Property Code imposes significant disclosure requirements on landlords — including owner/manager disclosure, tenant selection criteria, utility arrangements, and flood zone status. Deposits must be returned within 30 days of move-out with itemized deductions under TPC § 92.103.
📅 Lease Term
🏠 Rental Property
👤 Parties
💰 Rent & Payments
Nonpayment Notice (Texas): 3 days written notice to pay or vacate for nonpayment.
🔒 Security Deposit
Deposit Limit (Texas): No statutory maximum on security deposits.
⚡ Utilities
🐾 Pets & Occupants
✨ Required Texas Disclosures
The following disclosures are required in Texas:
- Lead-based paint (pre-1978)
- Owner/Manager name and address (TPC § 92.201)
- Tenant Selection Criteria disclosure (TPC § 92.3515)
- Utility payment disclosure (TPC § 92.008)
- Flood disclosure (TPC § 92.0135)
- Smoking policy disclosure required
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This configurable lease agreement is designed specifically for Texas landlords and incorporates the key requirements of Texas Property Code Title 8, Chapters 91–94 (Residential Tenancies).
Security Deposit Rules
No statutory maximum on security deposits. Texas Property Code imposes significant disclosure requirements on landlords — including owner/manager disclosure, tenant selection criteria, utility arrangements, and flood zone status. Deposits must be returned within 30 days of move-out with itemized deductions under TPC § 92.103.
Nonpayment of Rent — Notice Requirements
3 days written notice to pay or vacate for nonpayment. Proper written notice is required before filing for eviction. See the Texas eviction notice laws guide for full procedural requirements.
Rent Control Status
No rent control — preempted statewide by TXLG § 214.902. See Texas rent increase laws for current limits and notice requirements.
Required Disclosures at Lease Signing
- Lead-based paint (pre-1978)
- Owner/Manager name and address (TPC § 92.201)
- Tenant Selection Criteria disclosure (TPC § 92.3515)
- Utility payment disclosure (TPC § 92.008)
- Flood disclosure (TPC § 92.0135)
- Smoking policy disclosure required
Key Texas Landlord Resources
For complete landlord-tenant law guidance, see our Texas security deposit laws, lease termination laws, landlord entry laws, and tenant screening laws. For professional tenant screening with same-day results, visit our screening services.
⚖ Legal Disclaimer
These forms are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. FCRA requirements are complex and strictly enforced — violations carry statutory damages of $100–$1,000 per violation plus actual damages and attorney fees. Fair Housing law prohibits discrimination based on protected characteristics. Apply screening criteria consistently to all applicants. Consult a qualified attorney before making screening decisions. See our editorial standards for accuracy details.
