Tex. Prop. Code Ann. §§ 92.001–92.355 § 92.208
ADDITIONAL ENFORCEMENT BY LOCAL ORDINANCE.
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Sec. 92.208. ADDITIONAL ENFORCEMENT BY LOCAL ORDINANCE. The duties of a landlord and the remedies of a tenant under this subchapter are in lieu of the common law, other statutory law, and local ordinances relating to the disclosure of ownership and management of a dwelling by a landlord to a tenant. However, this subchapter does not prohibit the adoption of a local ordinance that conforms to this subchapter but which contains additional enforcement provisions. Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3648, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984. SUBCHAPTER F. SMOKE ALARMS AND FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Section 92.208 of the Texas Property Code establishes that the landlord duties and tenant remedies set out in this subchapter replace — rather than stack on top of — common law, other statutes, and local ordinances that address how landlords must disclose ownership and management information to tenants. At the same time, the provision carves out an exception: a city or county may still pass its own ordinance on this subject, as long as that ordinance aligns with the subchapter and only adds enforcement mechanisms rather than conflicting requirements. In effect, state law sets the floor and the framework, while local governments retain limited authority to strengthen how those rules are carried out.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 92.208, property owners and managers operating in Texas should recognize that state law — not a patchwork of local common-law or ordinance-based disclosure rules — governs the core obligations around ownership and management disclosure. Where a municipality has enacted a conforming local ordinance with additional enforcement provisions, operators in that jurisdiction may face supplemental compliance requirements beyond the state baseline. Staying current with both the Texas Property Code subchapter and any applicable local ordinances that conform to § 92.208 is a standard part of responsible property management practice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 92.208 means that a tenant's rights regarding landlord ownership and management disclosures are primarily defined by this subchapter of the Texas Property Code, which supersedes conflicting local rules on the same subject. However, if the city or county where the rental is located has adopted a conforming local ordinance with additional enforcement tools, a tenant may have access to those local remedies as well. Tenants who believe a landlord has failed to meet disclosure obligations can explore options such as raising the violation as a defense in a legal proceeding, contacting local housing or code enforcement offices, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization familiar with both state and local rules under § 92.208.
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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