Texas Criminal & credit history rules

Can a landlord deny a tenant for criminal or credit history in Texas?

Landlords must give applicants printed notice of their tenant selection criteria, including denial grounds such as criminal history and credit history. Statute text: "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(a)).

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