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Introduced
11/14/2022
11/14/2022
In Committee
02/15/2023
02/15/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to criminal history screening of applicants for residential tenancies.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Texas Property Code to require landlords to provide applicants for residential tenancies with a printed notice of their tenant selection criteria, including the applicant's criminal history, rental history, income, credit history, and any grounds for denying the application. The bill also requires the notice to state that applicants may provide evidence showing inaccuracies in their criminal history, rehabilitation, or other mitigating factors. If a landlord violates these provisions, the applicant can recover $500 and reasonable attorney's fees. The changes in the law apply to lease or rental applications submitted on or after September 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Co-author authorized (on 03/20/2023)
Bill Topics
Community Development and Housing Issues
- ‐ General Housing and Community Development
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=SB198 | 11/15/2022 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/SB00198I.htm | 11/15/2022 |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/SB00198I.pdf | 11/15/2022 |
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