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SB 2734

Relating to consideration of education-related income in determining eligibility of applicants for residential tenancies.

89th Legislature (2025)

Texas bill requiring landlords to count education-related income when evaluating residential tenant applicants to improve housing access for students.

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Bill Summary · SB 2734

Legislative bill overview

SB 2734 would require landlords and property managers in Texas to consider education-related income when evaluating tenant applications for residential leases. This appears to address situations where prospective tenants have income tied to educational pursuits (such as grants, scholarships, or student loan disbursements) that might not be counted under current rental screening practices.

Why is this important

Housing access directly affects educational outcomes and economic mobility. Students and education-focused individuals may be unfairly denied housing based on income verification methods that exclude education-related funding sources. This could create barriers to higher education access, particularly for lower-income students who rely heavily on financial aid rather than traditional employment income.

Potential points of contention

  • Landlord concerns: Property managers may argue that education-related income is less stable or predictable than employment income, making rent collection riskier
  • Definition ambiguity: The bill's language doesn't clarify which education-related income sources qualify (scholarships vs. student loans vs. education grants, etc.) or verification methods
  • Market impact: Landlords might respond by raising rents or screening more stringently on other criteria to offset perceived risk, potentially shifting discrimination rather than eliminating it

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

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