Texas Repairs and habitability remedies

What can a tenant do if the landlord won't make repairs in Texas?

For a condition that materially affects health or safety, a tenant who is current on rent and has given notice, then a later written notice, may use statutory remedies, including repair and deduct up to one month's rent or $500, whichever is greater.

Verified Source: Tex. Prop. Code §§ 92.052, 92.056, 92.0561, 92.0563, 92.058 · last checked 2026-10-22