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TX SB1155
Bill
Status
2/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sarah Eckhardt
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AI Summary
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Prohibits owners of housing developments supported by low income housing tax credit allocations from increasing rent paid by tenants during the duration of their lease agreement
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Exempts rent adjustments made under Section 8 voucher programs (United States Housing Act of 1937) or similar rental subsidy programs from this prohibition
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Adds the rent increase prohibition to existing protections that already prevent development owners from locking out residents or seizing their personal property without judicial process
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Applies only to lease agreements entered into or renewed on or after September 1, 2025
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to prohibiting an increase in the rent of a tenant residing in a development supported with a low income housing tax credit allocation.
Property Interests
Last Action
Referred to Local Government
2/28/2025