Bill > HB2900

This bill establishes new requirements for landlords regarding heating and air conditioning equipment in apartment units in Texas. Specifically, landlords must provide and maintain heating and air conditioning equipment capable of cooling each room to 65 degrees Fahrenheit and heating each room to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. The bill prohibits landlords from waiving this duty, and if they fail to maintain functioning heating and air conditioning equipment, they must provide tenants with either portable heating and air conditioning equipment or alternative housing accommodation at no cost to the tenant. If a landlord does not repair heating or air conditioning issues within five days of being notified, the tenant may have legal recourse. The bill defines portable heating and air conditioning equipment as window or floor units, explicitly excluding standard fans. These new requirements will apply only to residential leases entered into or renewed on or after September 1, 2025, meaning existing leases will continue to be governed by previous regulations until that date.