§ 92.001 Definitions
§ 92.002 Application
§ 92.003 Landlord’s Agent for Service of Process
§ 92.004 Harassment
§ 92.005 Attorney’s Fees
§ 92.006 Waiver or Expansion of Duties and Remedies
§ 92.007 Venue
§ 92.008 Interruption of Utilities
§ 92.0081 Removal of Property and Exclusion of Residential Tenant
§ 92.009 Residential Tenant’s Right of Reentry After Unlawful Lockout
§ 92.0091 Residential Tenant’s Right of Restoration After Unlawful Utility Disconnection
§ 92.010 Occupancy Limits
§ 92.011 Cash Rental Payments
§ 92.012 Notice to Tenant At Primary Residence
§ 92.013 Notice of Rule or Policy Change Affecting Tenant’s Personal Property
§ 92.0131 Notice Regarding Vehicle Towing or Parking Rules or Policies
§ 92.0132 Term of Parking Permit
§ 92.0135 Notice for Dwelling Located in Floodplain
§ 92.014 Personal Property and Security Deposit of Deceased Tenant
§ 92.015 Tenant’s Right to Summon Police or Emergency Assistance
§ 92.016 Right to Vacate and Avoid Liability Following Family Violence
§ 92.0161 Right to Vacate and Avoid Liability Following Certain Sex Offenses or Stalking
§ 92.0162 Right to Vacate and Avoid Liability Following Tenant’s Death
§ 92.017 Right to Vacate and Avoid Liability Following Certain Decisions Related to Military Service
§ 92.018 Liability of Tenant for Governmental Fines
§ 92.019 Late Payment of Rent; Fees
§ 92.0191 Statement of Late Fees
§ 92.020 Emergency Phone Number
§ 92.021 Liability of Certain Guarantors Under Lease
§ 92.023 Tenant’s Remedies Regarding Revocation of Certificate of Occupancy
§ 92.024 Landlord’s Duty to Provide Copy of Lease
§ 92.025 Liability for Leasing to Person With Criminal Record
§ 92.026 Possession of Firearms or Firearm Ammunition On Leased Premises
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Terms Used In Texas Property Code Chapter 92 > Subchapter A - General Provisions

  • Affidavit: means a statement in writing of a fact or facts signed by the party making it, sworn to before an officer authorized to administer oaths, and officially certified to by the officer under his seal of office. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Comptroller: means the state comptroller of public accounts. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Guarantor: A party who agrees to be responsible for the payment of another party's debts should that party default. Source: OCC
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Lawsuit: A legal action started by a plaintiff against a defendant based on a complaint that the defendant failed to perform a legal duty, resulting in harm to the plaintiff.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Month: means a calendar month. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC
  • Preliminary hearing: A hearing where the judge decides whether there is enough evidence to make the defendant have a trial.
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
  • Signature: includes the mark of a person unable to write, and "subscribe" includes the making of such a mark. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Signed: includes any symbol executed or adopted by a person with present intention to authenticate a writing. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • sworn: includes affirm or affirmed. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
  • Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005