Texas HB438 prohibits rent increases for tenants in developments supported by low income housing tax credits.

Texas HB438 amends the Government Code to prohibit development owners from increasing rent for tenants in developments supported by low income housing tax credits. This protection applies to lease agreements entered into or renewed after the act's effective date of September 1, 2025. The bill also restricts development owners from locking out tenants or seizing their personal property except under specific conditions, such as performing repairs or in an emergency.

Texas HB438 prohibits rent increases for tenants in developments supported by low income housing tax credits.

Texas HB438 amends the Government Code to prohibit development owners from increasing rent for tenants in developments supported by low income housing tax credits. This protection applies to lease agreements entered into or renewed after the act's effective date of September 1, 2025. The bill also restricts development owners from locking out tenants or seizing their personal property except under specific conditions, such as performing repairs or in an emergency.