Rent increase rules in Texas
Verified against Tex. Prop. Code § 91.001 and agency sources on 2026-07-04. Not legal advice.
Texas has no statewide cap on rent increases.
- Notice: No rent-increase statute; one month's notice terminates a month-to-month tenancy (Tex. Prop. Code § 91.001), the practical mechanism for new rent
- Statute: Tex. Prop. Code § 91.001 · source
Local rent control preempted except during a declared disaster with governor approval (Tex. Local Gov't Code § 214.902).
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Frequently asked questions
How much can a landlord raise rent in Texas?
There is no statewide limit — any amount, with proper notice. Local rent control preempted except during a declared disaster with governor approval (Tex. Local Gov't Code § 214.902).
How much notice is required for a rent increase in Texas?
No rent-increase statute; one month's notice terminates a month-to-month tenancy (Tex. Prop. Code § 91.001), the practical mechanism for new rent. (Tex. Prop. Code § 91.001)
Can rent be raised during a lease in Texas?
No — as everywhere in the US, a fixed-term lease locks the rent unless the lease itself contains an escalation clause. Increases take effect at renewal or on periodic (month-to-month) tenancies with the notice above.
What changed recently in Texas?
Local rent control preempted except during a declared disaster with governor approval (Tex. Local Gov't Code § 214.902).
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