Free Texas Lease Agreement Template
Texas leaves most lease terms to the contract, but a few are fixed by the Property Code — when the deposit comes back and how to end a month-to-month tenancy. Here they are, then generate a Texas-ready lease.
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Texas rules landlords must follow
- Security deposit cap No statutory cap
Texas does not set a maximum security deposit by statute — the amount is set by the lease. Charge a reasonable amount; an excessive deposit can be hard to justify.
- Deposit return deadline 30 days
The landlord must refund the deposit on or before the 30th day after the tenant surrenders the premises, with an itemized list of any deductions.
- Ending a month-to-month tenancy At least one month
Either party may end a month-to-month tenancy with notice; it terminates on the later of the day stated in the notice or one month after the day notice is given.
- Notice to enter No statutory notice
Texas has no general statute requiring a landlord to give advance notice before entering — what the lease says controls, so spell out entry rights and notice in the lease.
Required disclosures
- Lead-based paint (federal)
- For any housing built before 1978, federal law requires the landlord to disclose known lead-based paint and hazards, give the EPA pamphlet “Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home,” and include a lead warning in the lease. 42 U.S.C. § 4852d; 24 CFR Part 35 / 40 CFR Part 745
- Owner / manager identity
- The lease (or other written notice) must disclose the name and address of the property owner or the person authorized to manage the premises and act for the owner. Tex. Prop. Code § 92.201
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The generator pre-selects Texas and defers to these rules for deposits, notice and entry — answer a few questions and download Word & PDF, generated on your device.
FAQ
Texas lease questions
- How much security deposit can a Texas landlord charge?
- Texas does not set a maximum security deposit by statute — the amount is set by the lease. Charge a reasonable amount; an excessive deposit can be hard to justify.
- How long does a Texas landlord have to return the deposit?
- The landlord must refund the deposit on or before the 30th day after the tenant surrenders the premises, with an itemized list of any deductions.
- How much notice is required to end a month-to-month lease in Texas?
- Either party may end a month-to-month tenancy with notice; it terminates on the later of the day stated in the notice or one month after the day notice is given.
- Is this legal advice?
- No. Free Contract Generator provides self-help templates and general information, not legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created. Landlord-tenant law is state- and city-specific and changes; confirm the current rules and consult a licensed attorney for your situation.
Rules on this page were checked against the official source cited beside each item on June 13, 2026. Laws change — confirm the current rule before you rely on it. This page is general information, not legal advice.