Tex. Prop. Code Ann. §§ 301.001–301.171 § 301.082
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Sec. 301.082. ANSWER. (a) Not later than the 10th day after the date of receipt of the notice and copy of the complaint under Section 301.081(f)(3), a respondent may file an answer to the complaint.(b) An answer must be:(1) in writing;(2) under oath; and(3) in the form prescribed by the commission.(c) An answer may be amended at any time.(d) An answer does not inhibit the investigation of a complaint. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 40, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Section 301.082 of the Texas Property Code establishes the procedural rules governing a respondent's answer to a fair housing complaint. A respondent has up to 10 days after receiving notice and a copy of the complaint to file a written, sworn answer in the form the commission prescribes. The answer may be amended at any time, and filing one does not pause or limit the commission's investigation of the underlying complaint.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 301.082, property owners or managers named as respondents in a fair housing complaint have a 10-day window from receipt of the complaint notice to submit a formal answer. A compliant response is in writing, made under oath, and follows the format set by the Texas commission. Operators generally keep records of the date they receive complaint notices so they can track this deadline accurately, and they understand that submitting an answer does not stop the commission from continuing its investigation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 301.082 governs the respondent's side of the complaint process, but it is relevant context for tenants who have filed a fair housing complaint under Tex. Prop. Code §§ 301.001–301.171. Knowing that a respondent may file an answer within 10 days—and that the investigation continues regardless—can help complainants understand the timeline of the process. Tenants seeking guidance on how the complaint and answer process may affect their situation can reach out to a local tenant-rights organization or the Texas commission that administers these proceedings.
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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