Texas Residential Lease Agreement (2026)
A fixed-term lease (for example, 12 months) for a whole house or apartment. Texas has no cap on security deposits; the landlord must refund it within 30 days after the tenant surrenders the home (Property Code §92.103). Every Texas lease must include the flood disclosure of §92.0135.
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Texas: key facts
- Security deposit limit
- No limit in state law.
- Deposit return
- By the 30th day after the tenant surrenders the premises (§92.103).
- Ending a month-to-month tenancy
- One month's written notice by either party, unless a signed agreement says otherwise (§91.001).
- Required disclosures
- Flood disclosure (§92.0135), repair-remedies clause in bold or underlined (§92.056(g)), emergency phone (§92.020), owner/manager (§92.201).
- Late fees
- Only after rent is unpaid two full days; presumed reasonable up to 12% of rent (4 units or fewer) or 10% (more than 4) (§92.019).
- Homes built before 1978
- Federal law requires the lead-based paint disclosure and the EPA pamphlet (40 CFR 745.113). The form adds it automatically.
Official sources: Texas Property Code ch. 92 · Texas Property Code ch. 91 · Last reviewed: October 2026
How it works
- Answer questions about the home, the tenants, rent and deposit. The form checks Texas limits.
- See a free preview of your lease.
- Pay once and download PDF + Word, with the Texas addendum and signing instructions.
Frequently asked questions
- How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Texas?
- No limit in state law.
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental in Texas?
- One month's written notice by either party, unless a signed agreement says otherwise (§91.001).
- Does the lease include the lead-based paint disclosure?
- Yes. If the home was built before 1978, the federal Lead Warning Statement and the disclosure section are added automatically; you must also give the tenant the EPA pamphlet.
- Does the lease need to be notarized?
- No. A residential lease is signed by the landlord and every adult tenant; each tenant gets a signed copy.
- Can I get it in Spanish?
- Yes. You sign the English lease and also receive a Spanish reference translation and Spanish instructions.
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