Tex. Prop. Code Ann. §§ 92.001–92.355 § 92.152
APPLICATION OF SUBCHAPTER.
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Sec. 92.152. APPLICATION OF SUBCHAPTER. (a) This subchapter does not apply to:(1) a room in a hotel, motel, or inn or to similar transient housing;(2) residential housing owned or operated by a public or private college or university accredited by a recognized accrediting agency as defined under Section 61.003, Education Code;(3) residential housing operated by preparatory schools accredited by the Texas Education Agency, a regional accrediting agency, or any accrediting agency recognized by the commissioner of education; or(4) a temporary residential tenancy created by a contract for sale in which the buyer occupies the property before closing or the seller occupies the property after closing for a specific term not to exceed 90 days.(b) Except as provided by Subsection (a), a dwelling to which this subchapter applies includes:(1) a room in a dormitory or rooming house;(2) a mobile home;(3) a single family house, duplex, or triplex; and(4) a living unit in an apartment, condominium, cooperative, or townhome project. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 357, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1993; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 126, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 869, Sec. 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.
Section 92.152 of the Texas Property Code defines which residential dwellings fall within—and which are excluded from—the subchapter governing landlord and tenant rights related to security devices and related obligations. The subchapter covers a broad range of housing types, including dormitory rooms, rooming houses, mobile homes, single-family houses, duplexes, triplexes, apartments, condominiums, cooperatives, and townhomes. However, it does not apply to transient lodging such as hotels and motels, housing owned or operated by accredited colleges or universities, housing run by certain accredited preparatory schools, or short-term occupancy arrangements tied to a property sale contract lasting no more than 90 days.
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Property owners and managers operating covered dwelling types—such as apartments, single-family rentals, duplexes, mobile homes, or rooming houses—should recognize that the obligations set out in the subchapter governed by Tex. Prop. Code § 92.152 apply to their units. Operators of hotel-style or transient accommodations, accredited college or university housing, accredited preparatory school housing, or short-term sale-related occupancies of 90 days or fewer generally fall outside this subchapter's reach. Compliant operators typically confirm at the outset whether their specific property type is covered before applying or waiving the subchapter's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in apartments, condominiums, townhomes, duplexes, triplexes, single-family rentals, mobile homes, dormitories, or rooming houses are generally protected by the subchapter that Tex. Prop. Code § 92.152 defines the scope of. If a landlord claims the subchapter does not apply, tenants can review the exclusions listed in § 92.152(a) to assess whether their housing type is genuinely exempt. Tenants who believe they are covered and have concerns about their rights may consider reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization or consulting a legal aid resource for general information about their situation.
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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