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TX HB2907
Bill
Status
2/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lauren Ashley Simmons
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AI Summary
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Requires lease provisions that authorize landlords, managers, or agents to publish a tenant's or their dependent's name or likeness for commercial purposes to include an opt-out option for tenants
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Limits any authorization for commercial use of tenant's name or likeness to the duration of the tenant's lease term only
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Declares void any lease provision that violates these requirements regarding tenant name/likeness authorization
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Allows tenants to recover damages equal to one month's rent, injunctive relief, and reasonable attorney's fees if landlords violate these protections
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Applies to leases entered into or renewed on or after September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the use by a landlord or landlord's manager or agent of a tenant's name or likeness for a commercial purpose.
Property Interests
Last Action
Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
3/19/2025