Tex. Prop. Code Ann. §§ 301.001–301.171 § 301.022
PUBLICATION.
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Sec. 301.022. PUBLICATION. A person may not make, print, or publish or effect the making, printing, or publishing of a notice, statement, or advertisement that is about the sale or rental of a dwelling and that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination or the intention to make a preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 40, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Section 301.022 of the Texas Property Code prohibits any person from creating or distributing notices, statements, or advertisements related to the sale or rental of a dwelling that express a preference, limitation, or discriminatory intent based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin. This rule applies broadly to any form of publication, whether printed or otherwise disseminated. The provision is part of Texas's fair housing framework, which mirrors federal protections against discriminatory housing communications.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Tex. Prop. Code § 301.022, property owners and managers who advertise rentals or sales are generally expected to review all listing language—including online postings, flyers, and signage—to ensure no wording signals a preference or restriction based on protected characteristics such as race, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin. Compliant operators typically use neutral, property-focused descriptions and avoid phrases that could be read as discouraging applicants from any protected group. Working with a fair housing compliance resource or reviewing HUD advertising guidelines can help operators align their marketing practices with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 301.022 of the Texas Property Code gives prospective tenants and buyers a basis to challenge housing advertisements that appear to express discriminatory preferences or limitations based on protected characteristics like race, disability, or familial status. If a person encounters a listing or notice that seems to violate this provision, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development or contacting a local tenant-rights or fair housing organization for guidance. Keeping copies or screenshots of the offending advertisement can be useful when pursuing any of these avenues.
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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