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Tex. Prop. Code Ann. §§ 301.001–301.171 § 301.005

CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.

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Operative Text

Tex. Prop. Code Ann. §§ 301.001–301.171 § 301.005
Sec. 301.005. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER. The statutory civil remedies or theories of recovery created by this chapter may not be expanded beyond their express statutory terms. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 40, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. SUBCHAPTER B. DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED
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Plain English

Section 301.005 of the Texas Property Code establishes a rule of strict interpretation for the civil remedies and legal theories created by Chapter 301. Courts and parties may not stretch or broaden those remedies beyond what the statute's own language explicitly provides. This means the chapter's protections and enforcement tools are defined by their precise statutory terms, not by analogy or implication.

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For Property Managers

Under Tex. Prop. Code § 301.005, the civil liability a property owner or manager faces under Chapter 301 is bounded by the statute's express language. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the specific remedies the chapter enumerates rather than assuming broader exposure based on related legal theories. Understanding the exact scope of the chapter helps operators assess what conduct is regulated and what consequences are explicitly authorized.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 301.005 means that the legal remedies available to tenants under Chapter 301 are limited to what the statute expressly states — courts cannot expand them beyond those written terms. Tenants who believe they have experienced discrimination covered by this chapter can explore the specific remedies the statute names, raise a violation as a defense in relevant proceedings, or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand what claims are available. Because the chapter's scope is strictly defined, understanding its express terms is important when considering any enforcement path.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Tex. Prop. Code § 301.081
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.084
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.021
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.022
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.084
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.081
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.081
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.111
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.090
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.088
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.093
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.111
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.131
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.089
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.093
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.111
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.112
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.112
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.093
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.081
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.154
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.132
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.111

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Source Information

Source:https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PR/htm/PR.301.htm
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