Tex. Prop. Code Ann. §§ 301.001–301.171 § 301.025
DISABILITY.
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Sec. 301.025. DISABILITY. (a) A person may not discriminate in the sale or rental of, or make unavailable or deny, a dwelling to any buyer or renter because of a disability of:(1) the buyer or renter;(2) a person residing in or intending to reside in that dwelling after it is sold, rented, or made available; or(3) any person associated with the buyer or renter.(b) A person may not discriminate against another in the terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling or in the provision of services or facilities in connection with the dwelling because of a disability of:(1) the other person;(2) a person residing in or intending to reside in that dwelling after it is sold, rented, or made available; or(3) any person associated with the other person.(c) In this section, discrimination includes:(1) a refusal to permit, at the expense of the person having a disability, a reasonable modification of existing premises occupied or to be occupied by the person if the modification may be necessary to afford the person full enjoyment of the premises;(2) a refusal to make a reasonable accommodation in rules, policies, practices, or services if the accommodation may be necessary to afford the person equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling; or(3) the failure to design and construct a covered multifamily dwelling in a manner:(A) that allows the public use and common use portions of the dwellings to be readily accessible to and usable by persons having a disability;(B) that allows all doors designed to allow passage into and within all premises within the dwellings to be sufficiently wide to allow passage by a person who has a disability and who is in a wheelchair; and(C) that provides all premises within the dwellings contain the following features of adaptive design:(i) an accessible route into and through the dwelling;(ii) light switches, electrical outlets, thermostats, and other environmental controls in accessible locations;(iii) reinforcements in bathroom walls to allow later installation of grab bars; and(iv) kitchens and bathrooms that are usable and have sufficient space in which an individual in a wheelchair can maneuver.(d) Compliance with the appropriate requirements of the American National Standard for buildings and facilities providing accessibility and usability for persons having physical disabilities, commonly cited as "ANSI A 117.1," satisfies the requirements of Subsection (c)(3)(C).(e) Subsection (c)(3) does not apply to a building the first occupancy of which occurred on or before March 13, 1991.(f) This section does not require a dwelling to be made available to an individual whose tenancy would constitute a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals or whose tenancy would result in substantial physical damage to the property of others.(g) In this subsection, the term "covered multifamily dwellings" means:(1) buildings consisting of four or more units if the buildings have one or more elevators; and(2) ground floor units in other buildings consisting of four or more units. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 40, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Section 301.025 of the Texas Property Code prohibits discrimination in the sale or rental of housing based on a disability of the buyer, renter, a prospective resident, or anyone associated with them. The law requires that landlords and sellers permit reasonable modifications to a unit at the disabled person's expense and make reasonable accommodations in rules or policies when necessary for equal enjoyment of the dwelling. Covered multifamily buildings first occupied after March 13, 1991, must also meet specific accessible design standards, including wide doorways, accessible routes, and reinforced bathroom walls for grab bars.
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Under Tex. Prop. Code § 301.025, property owners and managers are generally expected to evaluate all applicants without regard to disability—whether the disability belongs to the applicant, a planned resident, or an associated person. Compliant operators typically have a documented process for reviewing requests for reasonable accommodations (such as a policy exception) or reasonable modifications (such as a structural change paid for by the resident), responding to each request on its individual merits. Owners of covered multifamily properties built after March 13, 1991, should also verify that their buildings meet the accessible design requirements outlined in § 301.025(c)(3), including door widths, accessible routes, and ANSI A 117.1-compliant adaptive features.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 301.025 of the Texas Property Code gives renters and prospective renters the right to be free from disability-based discrimination in housing, including the right to request a reasonable accommodation in a landlord's rules or policies and the right to make reasonable modifications to a unit at their own expense. If a landlord denies a request or otherwise treats someone differently because of a disability, that conduct may constitute a violation of this provision. Tenants who believe their rights under § 301.025 have been violated can explore options such as filing a complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, contacting a local tenant-rights organization, or consulting with a licensed Texas attorney to understand available remedies.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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