On Jun. 20, TX LEG enacted bill relating to tenant repairs on rentals.
TX LEG enacted HB 2037 (SB 851) relating to repairs made to tenant's notice of intent to repair and provision of notice regarding residential home tenant's security deposit.
Document dated Jun. 20, 2025, was received on Jul. 9, 2025 due to a fixed feed.
Bill Provisions
If rental unit is located in municipality requiring the company, contractor, or repair to be licensed, person performing the repair must be licensed according to municipality.
Notice and other communications required or permitted may be sent by email if the tenant and landlord or landlord's agent have previously communicated by email.
Landlord or landlord’s agent may designate a specific e-mail address for tenant to use.
Legislative History
On Mar. 14, 2025, bill introduced in House; on May 2, 2025, bill was passed in House.
On May 5, 2025, bill introduced in Senate; on May 28, 2025, bill passed in Senate.
On May 31, 2025, bill was sent to governor; on Jun. 20, 2025, bill signed by governor.
