Tex. Prop. Code Ann. §§ 301.001–301.171 § 301.115
ORDER IN PRECEDING FIVE YEARS.
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Sec. 301.115. ORDER IN PRECEDING FIVE YEARS. If the commission issues an order against a respondent against whom another order was issued within the preceding five years under Section 301.112, the commission shall send a copy of each order to the attorney general. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 40, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. SUBCHAPTER G. ENFORCEMENT BY ATTORNEY GENERAL
Under Texas Property Code § 301.115, when the Texas Commission issues a second enforcement order against the same respondent within a five-year window — following an earlier order issued under § 301.112 — it is required to forward copies of both orders to the state attorney general. This automatic referral mechanism is designed to escalate oversight of repeat violators of the state's fair housing and property regulations. The provision sits within Subchapter G, which governs enforcement by the attorney general.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to § 301.115 should be aware that a second commission order within five years triggers a mandatory referral to the Texas Attorney General's office. Compliant operators generally maintain thorough records of any prior commission proceedings and take corrective action after any initial order under § 301.112 to avoid the escalated scrutiny that comes with repeat findings. Understanding this escalation pathway is an important part of managing regulatory compliance under the Texas Property Code.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 301.115 provides an important escalation mechanism that tenants may find relevant when a landlord or other respondent has a history of commission orders. If a respondent has already been subject to an order under § 301.112 within the past five years, any new order automatically triggers a referral to the Texas Attorney General, which can represent a more powerful enforcement avenue. Tenants who believe they have experienced a fair housing violation may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand how this provision could be relevant to their situation.
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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