Texas HB4470 allows servicemembers and their dependents to terminate leases without liability under certain military circumstances.

Texas HB4470 amends the Property Code to allow a tenant who is a servicemember or a dependent of a servicemember to vacate a leased dwelling and avoid liability for future rent and other sums if specific military-related events occur. These events include the tenant or servicemember entering military service after the lease is executed, or the servicemember receiving military orders for a permanent change of station or deployment for 90 days or more. The law applies to leases entered into or renewed after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4470 allows servicemembers and their dependents to terminate leases without liability under certain military circumstances.

Texas HB4470 amends the Property Code to allow a tenant who is a servicemember or a dependent of a servicemember to vacate a leased dwelling and avoid liability for future rent and other sums if specific military-related events occur. These events include the tenant or servicemember entering military service after the lease is executed, or the servicemember receiving military orders for a permanent change of station or deployment for 90 days or more. The law applies to leases entered into or renewed after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025.