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HB 2903

Relating to a landlord's duty to acknowledge receipt of a notice to repair or remedy a condition that materially affects the physical health or safety of a tenant.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Lauren Simmons

Texas bill requiring landlords to formally acknowledge tenant notices about health/safety repair issues, creating documented proof of notice and strengthening tenant enforcement mechanisms.

Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
#propertyinterests--landlord&tenant(i0610)
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Bill Summary · HB 2903

Legislative bill overview

HB 2903 would require landlords in Texas to formally acknowledge receipt of tenant notices regarding repair or remedy issues that materially affect physical health or safety. The bill establishes a duty for landlords to provide written acknowledgment within a specified timeframe, creating a documented record of when landlords become aware of habitability concerns.

Why is this important

This addresses a practical enforcement gap in tenant-landlord relationships where landlords may claim they never received repair notices, allowing them to delay remediation of serious health and safety issues. Creating an acknowledgment requirement strengthens tenant protections by establishing clear proof of notice and could facilitate faster repairs or legal remedies when landlords fail to act.

Potential points of contention

  • Compliance burden on landlords: Small property owners and individual landlords may view mandatory acknowledgment requirements as administrative overreach, particularly if penalties are strict
  • Notice method definitions: Disputes may arise over what constitutes valid notice (text, email, certified mail, in-person) and whether landlords must acknowledge all methods equally
  • Timeline disputes: Disagreement over what constitutes a reasonable acknowledgment timeframe and whether extensions should apply in certain circumstances
  • Enforcement mechanisms: Unclear whether tenants can withhold rent, sue for damages, or seek other remedies if landlords fail to acknowledge receipt

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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