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Rent Increase Notice Laws in Texas

We found no Texas statute that sets a specific notice period for rent increases; a month-to-month tenancy ends no sooner than one month after notice unless a signed agreement sets another period, and cities may adopt rent control only for a disaster with the governor's approval.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Texas at a glance

Notice for month-to-month increase
No specific statute; 1 month to end tenancy
This research found no Texas statute setting a rent increase notice period. A month-to-month tenancy ends one month after notice at the earliest, unless an instrument signed by both sides sets another period (Tex. Prop. Code 91.001).
Statewide rent increase cap
No statewide cap
No statewide cap; a city may adopt rent control only for a disaster-related housing emergency with the governor's approval.

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The rules in Texas

How much notice must a landlord give before raising rent on a month-to-month tenancy in Texas?

Notice for month-to-month increase in Texas: No specific statute; 1 month to end tenancy. This research found no Texas statute setting a rent increase notice period. A month-to-month tenancy ends one month after notice at the earliest, unless an instrument signed by both sides sets another period (Tex. Prop. Code 91.001).

Does Texas limit how much a landlord can raise the rent?

No statewide cap. Statewide rent increase cap in Texas: no statewide cap. No statewide cap; a city may adopt rent control only for a disaster-related housing emergency with the governor's approval.

Where do the Texas rent increase notice laws come from?

The rules above come from Tex. Prop. Code 91.001 and Tex. Loc. Gov't Code 214.902. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

Put the rent increase in writing, state the new amount and the date it takes effect, and keep a copy along with proof of how and when it was delivered. Count the notice period from the date the tenant actually receives the notice, and check whether your state adds extra days for mailed notices.

Check local law as well as state law. Some cities and counties have rent stabilization ordinances, registration rules, or longer notice periods, and subsidized or rent-regulated units often follow separate federal or program rules.

A rent increase cannot be used to retaliate against a tenant for making a repair request or complaint, or to discriminate against a protected group. If the timing of an increase could look retaliatory, document the business reason for it.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.