Texas Application fees & screening

How much can a landlord charge for a rental application fee in Texas?

Landlords must give applicants written tenant selection criteria with the rental application (Texas caps no application fee amount). Statute text: "(a) At the time an applicant is provided with a rental application, the landlord shall make available to the applicant printed notice of the landlord's tenant selection criteria and the grounds for which the rental application may be denied, including the applicant's: (1) criminal history; (2) previous rental history; (3) current income; (4) credit history; or (5) failure to provide accurate or complete information on the application form." (Tex. Prop. Code § 92.3515).

Verified Source: Tex. Prop. Code § 92.3515 · last checked 2026-10-16