Free Texas Tenant Selection Criteria Disclosure
Required Texas tenant selection criteria disclosure under Property Code Section 92.3515. Must be provided in writing before accepting an application fee. Criteria must comply with federal Fair Housing Act.
Free Texas Tenant Selection Criteria Disclosure — overview
A Texas Tenant Selection Criteria Disclosure documents key facts about the rental property at the time of lease signing. Texas Property Code Section 92.3515 requires landlords to disclose tenant selection criteria in writing before accepting an application fee. The form on this page produces a comprehensive Texas selection criteria disclosure.
Complete the Disclosure Form
Complete the form below to generate a comprehensive Texas Tenant Selection Criteria Disclosure. The form produces a multi-page PDF in legal-document format with all sections, signature lines, and tenant acknowledgment. Both parties should sign the printed copy.
1. Rental Property
2. Tenant Selection Criteria
3. Tenant Information
4. Landlord Information
5. Tenant Acknowledgment
About Texas Tenant Selection Criteria Disclosure
Texas Property Code Section 92.3515 requires landlords to disclose written tenant selection criteria to prospective tenants before accepting an application fee. The criteria must address income requirements, credit history, eviction history, criminal background policy, and other factors. All criteria must comply with the federal Fair Housing Act (which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, and disability) and Texas anti-discrimination law.
Texas’s Tenant Selection Criteria Framework
- Statute: Texas Property Code Section 92.3515
- Federal: Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. Section 3601 et seq.)
- Timing: written disclosure required BEFORE accepting application fee
- Required: income, credit, eviction history, criminal background policy
- Application: consistent across all applicants
What the Disclosure Covers
- Income requirements (e.g., 3x monthly rent)
- Minimum credit score (if applicable)
- Eviction history policy and lookback period
- Criminal background policy (HUD-compliant)
- Identification and verification requirements
- Application fee amount
Tenant Reporting Responsibilities
Texas applicants should receive the selection criteria in writing BEFORE paying any application fee. If you believe you have been denied housing based on a protected characteristic (race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, disability, or Texas-protected category), you can file a complaint with HUD or the Texas Workforce Commission Fair Housing Section. The landlord must apply criteria consistently to all applicants.
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⚖ Legal Disclaimer
This form is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For Texas Fair Housing guidance, visit Texas Workforce Commission Fair Housing and review Texas Property Code Section 92.3515. Consult a qualified Texas attorney for advice specific to your situation.
