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TX SB1802

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Carol Alvarado

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands landlord repair duties to include maintaining ramps, elevators, and handrails in good operating condition on routes to, from, or inside a tenant's dwelling

  • Adds accessibility feature failures (ramps, elevators, handrails) as a specific condition that triggers landlord liability, alongside existing requirements for conditions affecting tenant health and safety

  • Allows landlords found liable for accessibility feature failures to provide alternative housing accommodations at no cost to the tenant until repairs are completed or the lease term ends

  • Clarifies that the law does not require landlords to provide alternative housing accommodations or relocation assistance to any tenant

  • Applies only to leases entered into or renewed on or after September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to a landlord's duty to repair or remedy certain conditions.

Property Interests

Last Action

Placed on General State Calendar

5/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development5/8/2025
Business & Commerce3/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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