Texas HB4151 amends fair housing practices, limiting when landlords can consider criminal history in rental decisions.

Texas HB4151 amends the Texas Property Code to restrict when landlords can consider an applicant's criminal history in rental decisions. Landlords can only consider criminal history if it involves convictions related to specific crimes. The bill also mandates that landlords provide applicants with their tenant selection criteria and allow applicants to present evidence of inaccuracies or mitigating factors. The changes apply to applications submitted after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4151 amends fair housing practices, limiting when landlords can consider criminal history in rental decisions.

Texas HB4151 amends the Texas Property Code to restrict when landlords can consider an applicant's criminal history in rental decisions. Landlords can only consider criminal history if it involves convictions related to specific crimes. The bill also mandates that landlords provide applicants with their tenant selection criteria and allow applicants to present evidence of inaccuracies or mitigating factors. The changes apply to applications submitted after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.