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HB 1860

Relating to disclosure by the landlord of a residential multiunit complex to a tenant of the percentage of the tenant's monthly rent payment attributable to the property taxes due for the complex.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Sheryl Cole

Texas bill requires landlords of multifamily complexes to disclose to tenants the percentage of monthly rent attributable to property taxes owed on the property.

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Bill Summary · HB 1860

Legislative bill overview

HB 1860 requires landlords of residential multiunit complexes to disclose to tenants what percentage of their monthly rent payment goes toward property taxes for the complex. This is a transparency measure that would provide tenants with greater visibility into how their rent is allocated.

Why is this important

Property taxes are a significant operational cost for landlords and directly impact rental pricing. Tenants often lack visibility into these costs, making it difficult to understand rent increases or compare properties fairly. This disclosure could inform tenant advocacy around housing affordability and help tenants better understand their financial situation.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation burden: Landlords would need to calculate and track tax allocations per unit monthly, requiring accounting infrastructure that may be costly or complex for smaller property owners
  • Information usefulness: Critics may argue the percentage alone provides limited value without context about total property taxes, local tax rates, or whether taxes are reasonable
  • Precedent concerns: Business groups might worry this creates obligations to disclose other operational costs (maintenance, insurance, utilities), expanding regulatory requirements on landlords

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

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