Texas Rent control / state preemption
Can cities in Texas pass rent control?
Local rent control is allowed only if the city finds a housing emergency due to a declared disaster and the governor approves the ordinance (Texas State Law Library summary of the statute).
Verified Source: Tex. Local Gov't Code § 214.902 · last checked 2026-10-15
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