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Texas Landlord–Tenant Law
Evictions, notice requirements, late fees, required disclosures, lawful entry, and the specific Texas statutes every landlord must know to stay compliant.
Lawful Entry in a Texas Rental: What the Statute Actually Says (and Doesn't)
Texas has no statewide statute setting a notice period for landlord entry. That surprises landlords and tenants alike — and it's why the lease language and customary practice matter more here than in almost any other state.
7 min read · Apr 21, 2026
Abandoned Property After a Texas Eviction: What Landlords Can and Can't Do With It
Texas does not give landlords a blanket right to toss or sell a former tenant's belongings. The process depends on whether you executed a writ of possession, the tenant walked, or the lease has a contractual landlord's lien.
6 min read · Apr 21, 2026
Late Fees in Texas Under § 92.019: What's Actually Enforceable
Texas Property Code § 92.019 sets hard rules on when a landlord can charge a late fee, how much, and what happens if the fee is unreasonable. Here's what holds up and what invites a counterclaim.
7 min read · Apr 21, 2026
Filing Eviction in Bexar County JP Court: The Step-by-Step for Landlords
A practitioner's walkthrough of filing an eviction in Bexar County's Justice of the Peace courts — from the § 24.005 notice through the writ of possession and constable execution.
7 min read · Apr 21, 2026
The Texas 3-Day Notice to Vacate: What § 24.005 Actually Requires
Texas Property Code § 24.005 controls the notice to vacate that must precede every eviction. Miss the delivery method, the wording, or the day count and the JP court will dismiss you.
7 min read · Apr 21, 2026