Tex. Prop. Code Ann. §§ 301.001–301.171 § 301.062
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Sec. 301.062. RULES. The commission may adopt rules necessary to implement this chapter, but substantive rules adopted by the commission shall impose obligations, rights, and remedies that are the same as are provided in federal fair housing regulations. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 40, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Section 301.062 of the Texas Property Code grants the Texas Real Estate Commission authority to create rules that put the state's fair housing chapter into practice. However, any substantive rules the Commission adopts must mirror the obligations, rights, and remedies already established under federal fair housing regulations — the state cannot use rulemaking to create a different or lesser standard. This provision ensures that Texas's administrative fair housing framework stays aligned with federal law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Tex. Prop. Code § 301.062, property owners and managers operating in Texas should understand that the Texas Real Estate Commission's fair housing rules carry the same weight as federal fair housing requirements. Compliant operators generally maintain policies and practices that satisfy both federal fair housing regulations and any Commission-adopted rules, since the two are required to be substantively equivalent. Staying current with both federal guidance and Commission rulemaking helps ensure consistent compliance across both frameworks.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.062 means that the protections available to you under Texas's state fair housing rules are designed to be no weaker than those provided by federal fair housing law. If you believe a housing provider has violated fair housing standards, you may have parallel avenues available — including filing a complaint with a relevant state or federal agency, raising a violation as a defense in a legal proceeding, or reaching out to a tenant-rights or fair housing organization for general information. Because § 301.062 ties state rules to federal standards, understanding your federal fair housing rights can also inform your understanding of your state-level protections.
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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