How many days notice does a landlord need to give for non-payment of rent in Texas?

In Texas, a landlord must give 3 days notice to pay rent or vacate (unless the lease sets a different period) before filing for eviction due to non-payment of rent. This is governed by Texas Property Code chs. 24, 91, 92.

What is the no-cause notice period for landlords in Texas?

In Texas, landlords must provide 31 days notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy without cause.

What are the valid grounds for eviction in Texas?

Texas recognizes the following grounds for eviction: Non-payment of rent (3-day notice to pay rent or vacate); Lease violation (3-day notice to vacate); Holdover after term ends; Criminal activity or property damage.

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Q: Is there rent control in Texas?

Texas does not have statewide rent control. Texas generally bars municipal rent control ordinances, except in narrow disaster/emergency conditions with governor approval (Tex. Local Gov't Code § 214.902).

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Texas eviction procedure changed on January 1, 2026 (SB 38). First-time nonpayment now requires a “notice to pay or vacate” — the old vacate-only notice can get your case dismissed. Everything here is already updated. See what changed →

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3 Days — pay rent or move out

31 Days — termination notice

3 Days — fix violation or move out

Notice Periods

Situation	Notice Required
Non-payment of rent	3 days to pay rent or vacate
Month-to-month termination (no cause)	31 days
Lease violation: notice to vacate	3 days

Security Deposit

No statutory cap. Must return within 30 days of move-out (§ 92.103), with a written itemized list of any deductions (§ 92.104). A landlord who withholds in bad faith owes $100, plus three times the amount wrongfully withheld, plus reasonable attorney's fees (§ 92.109(a)); missing the 30-day deadline is presumed bad faith (§ 92.109(d)). Interest required only if agreed in writing.

Grounds for Eviction

Non-payment of rent (3-day notice to pay rent or vacate)
Lease violation (3-day notice to vacate)
Holdover after term ends
Criminal activity or property damage

Rent Control

No Statewide Rent Control

Texas generally bars municipal rent control ordinances, except in narrow disaster/emergency conditions with governor approval (Tex. Local Gov't Code § 214.902).

Electronic Signatures

U.S. ESIGN Act (15 U.S.C. §7001) + state UETA adoption

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Governing Statute

Texas Property Code chs. 24, 91, 92

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This tool provides general legal information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. It reflects STATE-level statutes only — your city or county may add requirements (local rent control, just-cause eviction, rental registration, or longer notice periods). Self-help evictions — changing locks, removing doors, or shutting off utilities — are illegal in most states; eviction must go through the court. For your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney in your state.