Texas HB2905 regulates rental application fees for apartment complexes, setting limits and requiring fee disclosures, with penalties for violations.

Texas HB2905 amends the Property Code to regulate rental application fees for apartment complexes, defined as five or more dwellings owned by the same entity. Landlords must not charge more than the reasonable costs of processing applications and screening applicants. They must disclose these costs to applicants before collecting fees. The Texas Workforce Commission can impose penalties: $1,000 for a first violation and $2,000 for subsequent violations. These changes apply to fees charged after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2905 regulates rental application fees for apartment complexes, setting limits and requiring fee disclosures, with penalties for violations.

Texas HB2905 amends the Property Code to regulate rental application fees for apartment complexes, defined as five or more dwellings owned by the same entity. Landlords must not charge more than the reasonable costs of processing applications and screening applicants. They must disclose these costs to applicants before collecting fees. The Texas Workforce Commission can impose penalties: $1,000 for a first violation and $2,000 for subsequent violations. These changes apply to fees charged after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.