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Texas Residential Lease Agreement Template

A Texas-compliant lease with every disclosure the state requires built in, not bolted on — 11 state-specific clauses plus 11 universal ones. Fill it in, e-sign it, and it lives with the tenant record.

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Free forever · e-signature included · reviewed against Texas Property Code, Chapter 92 (Residential Tenancies)
No limitSecurity deposit capTex. Prop. Code §§ 92.103, 92.104, 92.107
30 daysDeposit returnafter move-out
≤12%Late fee rulePresumed reasonable up to 12% of rent (4 or fewer units) or 10% (more than 4 uni...
3 daysNotice for non-paymentTex. Prop. Code §§ 24.005, 91.001

What a Texas lease must include

Texas has no statewide cap on security deposits, but landlords must return them within 30 days under Tex. Prop. Code § 92.103. Late fees are allowed only once rent is two full days late and are presumed reasonable up to 12% of rent (10% in buildings of more th...

These are the clauses and disclosures our Texas template carries. Each cites the statute it comes from; the ones marked checkbox are filled from your property's answers.

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Mold disclosureLandlord has knowledge of mold or mold-related conditions in the Premises. Description and remediation status: Landlord...Tex. Prop. Code §92.260checkbox
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Floodplain disclosureThe Premises is located in a 100-year floodplain as designated by FEMA. Landlord has no actual knowledge that the Premis...Tex. Prop. Code §92.0135checkbox
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Security deposit limit noticeTexas law does not establish a statutory cap on the amount of security deposit a landlord may charge. The security depos...Tex. Prop. Code §92.101 et seq.
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Security deposit return termsWithin thirty (30) days after Tenant surrenders the Premises and provides Landlord with a forwarding address in writing,...Tex. Prop. Code §92.103 – §92.109
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Repair & habitability noticeLandlord is required to make a diligent effort to repair conditions that materially affect the physical health or safety...Tex. Prop. Code §92.052 – §92.0563
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Smoking policySmoking of tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, marijuana, or any other substance is: Prohibited in the Premises, in...Texas does not have a statewide rental smoki...checkbox
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Parking & towing rulesTenant acknowledges receipt of a written copy of the parking rules and towing policy applicable to the Premises, includi...Tex. Prop. Code §92.0131
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Smoke detector certificationLandlord certifies that the Premises is equipped with operational smoke detectors as required by Texas Property Code §92...Tex. Prop. Code §92.251 – §92.260
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Repair noticeTo request a repair, Tenant must: Be current on rent at the time the request is made; Send written notice describing the...Tex. Prop. Code §92.056
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Late-fee limitsLate fees under this Lease are subject to Texas Property Code §92.019: (a) A late fee may not be charged unless rent is...Tex. Prop. Code §92.019
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Statutory early-termination rightsRight to Vacate for Family Violence (§92.016): Tenant who is a victim of family violence may terminate this Lease withou...Tex. Prop. Code §92.016, §92.017, §92.0161
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Universal clauses (11)Lead-based paint (pre-1978), pets, utilities, entry, subletting, holdover, notices, signatures — the parts every state shares.

How it works

1 · Answer eight questionsProperty, unit, tenant, rent, deposit, term, pets, utilities. The Texas checkboxes come from your property record.
2 · Review the leaseEvery Texas clause is in place with its statute. Edit any paragraph; required disclosures can't be removed by accident.
3 · E-sign & collect rentTenant signs on their phone. The signed PDF, autopay and the move-in checklist attach to the tenant automatically.

Texas lease FAQ

Does Texas cap security deposits?

Texas sets no statutory maximum on the deposit, and it must be returned within 30 days (Tex. Prop. Code §§ 92.103, 92.104, 92.107). The template states both in the deposit clause.

What late fee can a Texas landlord charge?

Presumed reasonable up to 12% of rent (4 or fewer units) or 10% (more than 4 uni... See Tex. Prop. Code §§ 91.001, 92.019. The template carries the rule and the grace period you set.

Is a lead-paint disclosure required?

For any building built before 1978, yes — it is federal (42 U.S.C. § 4852d). The template includes the EPA pamphlet acknowledgment automatically.

Is this lease legally binding once e-signed?

Yes. Electronic signatures are valid under the federal E-SIGN Act and Texas's UETA; the signed PDF, audit trail and timestamps are stored with the tenant record.

Can I edit the template?

Every paragraph is editable before signing. Clauses Texas requires are marked and cannot be removed by accident.

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The clause list mirrors the Texas disclosure set in the My Rental Spot lease builder and is reviewed against Texas Property Code, Chapter 92 (Residential Tenancies). General information for landlords, not legal advice; local ordinances can add requirements.

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