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An Texas lease agreement is used when renting rental property and it is a contract between the Landlord and Tenants in exchange for monthly rent payments.
Form Options By Type
 Standard Residential Lease Agreement
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 Simple (1-Page) Lease Agreement
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Most Recent US Home Facts
- Population (2023): 334,914,895
- Median Households (2022): 125,736,353
- Median Household Income (2022): $75,149
- Owner-occupied Households (2022): 64.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
What to Include in the Form?
Required Disclosures (7)
Lead-Based Paint Disclosure
Owner Identification
Lease Copy
Parking Addendum
Agreement Cancellation Disclosure
Tenant Remedies
100-Year Flood Plan
Source: § 92.201, § 92.024(a), § 92.0131
Security Deposits
Maximum – There is no maximum rent a Landlords can charge a Tenant in Texas
Returns – Deposits must be returned to the Tenant within thirty (30) days of the lease end date.
Source: § 92.103(a)
Landlord Access
General Access – Landlords should provide prior notice before entering the premises. Typically a 24 hours notice to the Tenants is recommended.
Paying Rent
Grace Period – Two (2) day grace period in Texas. Landlords can issue a 3-day notice to quit on the third day of no rent payment.
Late Fees – Up to 12% of the monthly rent for properties with four (4) or less units and 10% of the monthly rent for properties with five (5) or more units.
NSF Fee – $30 per bounced check.
Source: § 92.019(a-1)(1)