30 days rent-increase notice.
Texas has no rent control and no statute capping increases. For a month-to-month tenancy, the landlord generally must give 30 days' notice (or the period in your lease) before raising rent.
What this means for you: During a fixed-term lease your rent can't be raised until renewal. Local rent control is prohibited by state law, so increases at renewal can be any amount.
Your next step: Confirm your lease term. If you're month-to-month and want to negotiate, do it before the notice period ends.
Source: Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 214.902 (rent control preemption). Reviewed 2026-06-16.
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Rent increase in nearby states: New Mexico (30 days rent-increase notice) · Oklahoma (30 days rent-increase notice) · Louisiana (10 days rent-increase notice) · Arkansas (30 days rent-increase notice).
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.
Updated July 2026