Texas landlords must show all fees before you sign

Relating to the disclosure of certain fees by a landlord.

Introduced· 2024-11-12

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What it means for you

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Plain‑English summary, cross‑checked against the official bill text.

This bill would make landlords tell you all extra fees before you sign a lease, so you know the full cost.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

Right now, some landlords can add extra fees after you think you know your rent. This bill would stop that by making landlords list all regular fees, like for pets or amenities, before you sign your lease. This helps you know the true cost of your home upfront and avoid surprises. Landlords might say it adds paperwork, but it helps people budget better. If you want to avoid hidden costs when renting, this bill is important to support while it is still moving through the legislature.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

It would make landlords tell tenants about all fixed, regular fees, besides rent.
This must happen before a tenant signs a lease.
If a fee is not told to the tenant, they would not have to pay it.
This would start for leases signed or renewed on or after September 1, 2025.