Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Property Code § 54.043: ENFORCEABILITY OF CONTRACTUAL PROVISIONS.

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PROPERTY CODE
TITLE 5. EXEMPT PROPERTY AND LIENS
SUBTITLE B. LIENS
CHAPTER 54. LANDLORD'S LIENS
SUBCHAPTER C. RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD'S LIEN

(a) A contractual landlord's lien is not enforceable unless it is underlined or printed in conspicuous bold print in the lease agreement.

(b) A provision of a lease that purports to waive or diminish a right, liability, or exemption of this subchapter is void to the extent limited by this subchapter.

Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3561, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.

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