Texas SB603 prohibits landlords from collecting certain late fees from tenants for utility nonpayment or late payment by the landlord.

Texas SB603 amends the Property Code to prohibit landlords from collecting fees from tenants for utility nonpayment or late payment by the landlord. This prohibition does not apply if the tenant is delinquent in their payment to the landlord for the utility service. The changes apply to leases or agreements entered into or renewed after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025.

Texas SB603 prohibits landlords from collecting certain late fees from tenants for utility nonpayment or late payment by the landlord.

Texas SB603 amends the Property Code to prohibit landlords from collecting fees from tenants for utility nonpayment or late payment by the landlord. This prohibition does not apply if the tenant is delinquent in their payment to the landlord for the utility service. The changes apply to leases or agreements entered into or renewed after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025.