Tex. Prop. Code Ann. §§ 94.001–94.303 § 94.012
VENUE.
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Sec. 94.012. VENUE. Venue for an action under this chapter is governed by Section 15.0115, Civil Practice and Remedies Code. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 801, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2002. SUBCHAPTER B. LEASE AGREEMENT
Section 94.012 of the Texas Property Code establishes where lawsuits arising under Chapter 94 (which governs manufactured home communities) must be filed, directing that question to Section 15.0115 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code. That cross-referenced statute sets venue rules specifically for residential lease disputes, generally tying the proper court location to where the property is situated. This provision ensures that neither party can unilaterally choose a distant or inconvenient forum for litigation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 94.012, operators of manufactured home communities in Texas should be aware that any legal action brought under Chapter 94 must be filed in the venue prescribed by Section 15.0115 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code, which is typically the county where the leased property is located. Compliant operators generally keep records and documentation organized by property location, since that geography tends to determine the proper court. Understanding this venue framework helps operators anticipate where disputes will be adjudicated.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 94.012 gives residents of manufactured home communities a degree of geographic protection by anchoring litigation under Chapter 94 to the venue rules in Section 15.0115 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code, which generally means the court closest to the community where you live. If a landlord attempts to file suit in a distant county, a tenant may have grounds to challenge that choice of venue based on this provision. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Texas manufactured housing law can help residents understand how this venue rule applies to their circumstances.
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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