Texas Landlord Required Disclosures: What You Must Tell Tenants

Texas landlords have a number of mandatory disclosures that must be provided to tenants — some before signing the lease, others as part of the lease agreement itself. Failure to comply can expose landlords to liability and even allow tenants to terminate the lease.

Disclaimer: This guide provides general legal information for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult a licensed attorney in Texas for guidance specific to your situation. Information last verified: March 2026.

Required Disclosures Summary

Lead-Based Paint Disclosure

For any residential property built before 1978, landlords must comply with federal lead-based paint disclosure requirements:

• Provide tenants with the EPA pamphlet "Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home"
• Disclose any known lead-based paint or lead-based paint hazards in the property
• Provide any available reports or records related to lead-based paint in the property
• Include a lead disclosure attachment as part of the lease agreement
• Retain signed acknowledgments for at least 3 years

This is a federal requirement that applies in all 50 states, including Texas.

Flood Risk Disclosure (Effective January 1, 2022)

Texas Property Code §92.0135 requires landlords to provide a separate written flood disclosure to prospective tenants:

What Must Be Disclosed

1. Whether the property is located in a 100-year floodplain as designated by FEMA
2. Whether the landlord is aware that the property has flooded at least once in the preceding 5 years

Key Requirements

• The disclosure must be a separate written notice — not buried in the lease
• It must be provided at or before the time the lease is signed, including renewals
• The notice applies to all residential leases, including renewals and extensions

Consequences of Non-Disclosure

If the landlord fails to provide the flood disclosure and the property subsequently floods:

• The tenant may terminate the lease
• The tenant must have experienced substantial loss or damage to personal belongings
• The landlord may be liable for tenant damages

Landlord/Agent Identity

Under Property Code §92.201, landlords must disclose:

• The name and address of the property owner or the owner's authorized agent
• The person or place where rent payments should be delivered
• The person or place to send notices required under the lease or by law

This information must be kept current — if ownership or management changes, the tenant must be notified.

Parking and Towing Rules

For multi-unit residential complexes, landlords must disclose parking and towing policies:

• The location of tenant parking areas
• Any rules or restrictions on parking
• Towing policies — including who may be towed and under what circumstances
• Contact information for the towing company

These disclosures must be included in the lease or provided as a separate written notice.

Tenant Repair Remedies

Texas law requires landlords to include a statement in the lease informing tenants of their rights if repairs are not made. This notice must be in bold or underlined text and inform tenants that:

• If the landlord fails to repair a condition materially affecting health or safety within a reasonable time (presumed 7 days), the tenant has legal remedies
• These remedies include the right to repair and deduct, terminate the lease, or file a lawsuit
• The tenant must provide written notice of the needed repair and must not be delinquent on rent

See our Maintenance Obligations guide for more on repair requirements.

Early Termination Rights

Texas landlords must inform tenants of their right to terminate a lease early under specific circumstances:

Family Violence

Under Property Code §92.016, tenants who are victims of family violence may terminate their lease by:

• Providing the landlord with a copy of a protective order or a police report documenting the violence
• Giving 30 days' written notice to the landlord
• The tenant is released from future rent obligations but remains responsible for rent through the termination date

Military Deployment

Under the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) and Texas law, active-duty military service members may terminate a lease early if:

• They receive permanent change of station (PCS) orders
• They are deployed for 90 days or more
• They provide 30 days' written notice plus a copy of their orders

Security Device Requirements

Under Property Code §92.151–92.170, landlords must ensure each dwelling is equipped with:

• Exterior doors: Keyed deadbolt locks and keyless bolting devices (peepholes on doors without windows)
• Sliding doors: Pin locks and handle latch locks or security bars
• Windows: Window latches on all operable windows

Tenants may request additional or rekeyed security devices, and the landlord must comply within a reasonable time.

Best Practices for Landlords

1. Use a disclosure checklist — ensure every required disclosure is provided at lease signing
2. Keep signed copies — maintain tenant-signed acknowledgments of all disclosures
3. Update for renewals — provide fresh flood disclosures and updated information at each renewal
4. Stay current on flood maps — check FEMA maps periodically for changes to your property's flood zone status
5. Include repair remedy language — use the exact statutory language in bold or underlined text within the lease

How Landager Helps

Landager's lease management tools help you track required disclosures, store signed acknowledgments, and set reminders for lease renewals — ensuring you never miss a mandatory disclosure requirement.

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