Texas Rental licensing / registration
Do landlords need a rental license or registration in Texas?
No state statute requiring landlords to register rental units was found. Local Government Code ch. 214 lets municipalities in counties of 2.5 million or more require registration of vacant buildings only (§ 214.233). Local ordinances may apply.
Verified Source: Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 214.233; Tex. Prop. Code ch. 92 · last checked 2026-10-23
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