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TX HB3155

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lauren Ashley Simmons

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires landlords who lease five or more dwellings to provide rental applicants with a complete list of all fees, including dollar amounts, at the time of application

  • Mandates disclosure of upfront fees such as application fees, application deposits, processing fees, utility connection fees, hold fees, and administrative fees

  • Requires disclosure of fixed recurring lease fees including pest control, facilities, trash collection, and insurance fees, as well as optional service fees for cable/technology packages, pets, parking, and payment types

  • Applicants are not obligated to pay any fees that were not properly disclosed as required by the law

  • Landlords who violate the disclosure requirements are liable to the applicant for an amount equal to any undisclosed fee that was charged and collected; effective September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the disclosure of fees by certain landlords in residential rental application transactions.

Property Interests

Last Action

Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

3/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development3/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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