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The Texas Tenant Advisor is intended to provide general information regarding Texas residential tenancies only.

Unique facts can render some statements inapplicable to a given situation.

We attempt to provide current information; nonetheless, you are urged to consult an attorney for legal advice and assistance.

This web site is a public service of the Texas Low Income Housing Information Service.

There are typically three sources of statutory fair housing laws. The main source is the federal fair housing act. Texas also has its own fair housing law, and some cities have fair housing ordinances as well. We have provided links to these below. City ordinances will vary, and some may not be available on the internet. Sometimes city ordinances can provide more protection than the federal or state acts, so check with your city to find out what is covered. For example, the federal and state acts do not provide protection for discrimination based upon marital status or sexual orientation, but some cities in Texas might provide this protection in their ordinances (e.g., Austin).

(Please note that each of these links takes you to a site outside of the Texas Tenant Advisor.)

Federal Fair Housing Act, 42 USC 3601, et seq.

Texas Fair Housing Act, Chapter 301 Texas Property Code

City Codes of over 100 Texas cities
Houston City Code Fair Housing Provisions
Dallas City Code Fair Housing Provisions
Austin City Code Fair Housing Provisions