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TX SB601

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/13/2024

Primary Sponsor

Royce West

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits landlords of residential properties with at least six dwelling units under common ownership from charging tenants fees to receive their mail
  • Bans landlords from requiring tenants to use third-party services that charge fees to receive, store, or handle tenant mail
  • Defines "mail" broadly to include letters, postal cards, packages, bags, or other sealed articles delivered by USPS, common carriers, or other delivery services
  • Permits landlords to offer optional fee-based mail services that tenants may voluntarily choose to use
  • Applies only to leases entered into or renewed on or after September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to mail fees charged to tenants of certain residential properties.

Property Interests

Last Action

Referred to Business & Commerce

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Business & Commerce2/3/2025

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