Bill > HB577

This bill modifies the notice period for evictions in Texas by changing the required written notice from three days to 14 days for both tenants under written or oral rental agreements and tenants at will or by sufferance, unless a different notice period is specified in a written lease. The bill adds a new provision that allows landlords to file a forcible detainer suit (eviction lawsuit) as early as the third day after giving notice if the lease is being terminated under Section 91.003 of the Texas Property Code. The changes will only apply to eviction notices given on or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025, which means existing eviction proceedings will be governed by the previous law. This modification effectively extends the time tenants have to vacate a property before an eviction lawsuit can be filed, potentially providing more time for tenants to address lease violations or find alternative housing.

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