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Texas repair rights, explained in a way tenants can actually use.

Locally anchored in San Antonio and Bexar County, serving renters across all 254 Texas counties. Figure out where you stand under Texas Property Code Chapter 92, access local 3-1-1 code enforcement, and connect with San Antonio legal aid.

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WHY THIS MATTERS & WHAT YOU GAIN • TEXAS LAW REALITY

Texas repair laws are strict. Here is why this tool is necessary.

When dealing with broken AC, sewage backups, roof leaks, or no hot water in Texas, casual communication leaves tenants vulnerable. Here is why casual requests fail, what you walk away with today for free, and how we help you see it through.

The Texas Law Reality
Official Texas Statute

Tex. Prop. Code Ann. § 92.056

Landlord Liability and Notice Prerequisites; Presumed 7-Day Cure Window

Issuing Authority: Texas State Legislature•Pin-Cite: § 92.056(b)(3), (d)•Recorded source check: 2026-09-19
Plain-Language Legal Meaning

Section 92.056 addresses notice, landlord liability and reasonable repair time. Notice method and elapsed time alone do not establish liability. The seven-day planning reminder is not a verified deadline or authorization for a remedy.

Source Text Excerpt — Pending Counsel Review
(b)(3) the tenant has given the landlord a subsequent written notice to repair or remedy the condition after a reasonable time... or the tenant has given the notice under Subdivision (1) by sending that notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, by registered mail, or by another form of mail that allows tracking... (d) For purposes of Subsection (b)(4) or (5), a landlord is presumed to have had a reasonable time to repair or remedy a condition if the landlord has not made a diligent effort to repair or remedy the condition within seven days after the landlord's receipt of the notice.
Independent Verification Procedure

Verify directly on Texas Legislature Online. See § 92.056(b)(3) for the single-notice certified mail rule.

Keep notice and receipt evidence

Notice requirements depend on your lease, facts, and the applicable law. Preserve your communications for legal review.

  • Written-notice and receipt requirements need review. Do not assume that a text, portal message, or oral conversation establishes legal eligibility.
    Official Texas Statute

    Tex. Prop. Code Ann. § 92.056

    Landlord Liability and Notice Prerequisites; Presumed 7-Day Cure Window

    Issuing Authority: Texas State Legislature•Pin-Cite: § 92.056(b)(3), (d)•Recorded source check: 2026-09-19
    Plain-Language Legal Meaning

    Section 92.056 addresses notice, landlord liability and reasonable repair time. Notice method and elapsed time alone do not establish liability. The seven-day planning reminder is not a verified deadline or authorization for a remedy.

    Source Text Excerpt — Pending Counsel Review
    (b)(3) the tenant has given the landlord a subsequent written notice to repair or remedy the condition after a reasonable time... or the tenant has given the notice under Subdivision (1) by sending that notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, by registered mail, or by another form of mail that allows tracking... (d) For purposes of Subsection (b)(4) or (5), a landlord is presumed to have had a reasonable time to repair or remedy a condition if the landlord has not made a diligent effort to repair or remedy the condition within seven days after the landlord's receipt of the notice.
    Independent Verification Procedure

    Verify directly on Texas Legislature Online. See § 92.056(b)(3) for the single-notice certified mail rule.

  • Do not withhold rent based on this tool. Seek qualified legal advice before taking any remedy.
    Official Texas Statute

    Tex. Prop. Code Ann. § 92.058

    Landlord Remedies for Bad-Faith Rent Withholding by Tenant

    Issuing Authority: Texas State Legislature•Pin-Cite: § 92.058(a)–(b)•Recorded source check: 2026-09-19
    Plain-Language Legal Meaning

    Section 92.058 addresses tenant liability in specified circumstances. This draft summary does not establish bad faith, penalties, eviction or eligibility for a remedy. Review the facts and statutory text with qualified counsel.

    Source Excerpt Unavailable
    The prior excerpt was withdrawn. Authoritative source retrieval and qualified legal review are required before a replacement can be displayed.
    Independent Verification Procedure

    Excerpt withdrawn: prior text omitted material conditions. Authoritative source retrieval and qualified legal review are required before publishing a replacement quotation.

  • Rent status when notice was given matters. The application does not establish liability or eligibility.
    Official Texas Statute

    Tex. Prop. Code Ann. § 92.052

    Landlord's Duty to Repair or Remedy Condition

    Issuing Authority: Texas State Legislature•Pin-Cite: § 92.052(a)–(b)•Recorded source check: 2026-09-19
    Plain-Language Legal Meaning

    Section 92.052 addresses repair duties and their prerequisites and exclusions. This draft tool records user-reported facts; it does not establish that a duty or remedy applies. Review the statutory text with qualified counsel.

    Source Text Excerpt — Pending Counsel Review
    (a) A landlord shall make a diligent effort to repair or remedy a condition if: (1) the tenant specifies the condition in a notice to the person to whom or to the place where rent is normally paid; (2) the tenant is not delinquent in the payment of rent at the time notice is given; and (3) the condition: (A) materially affects the physical health or safety of an ordinary tenant; or (B) arises from the landlord's failure to provide and maintain in good operating condition a device to supply hot water of a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
    Independent Verification Procedure

    Cross-examine online at the official Texas Capitol Texas Statutes database under Property Code Title 8, Chapter 92.

What You Actually Gain (100% Free)
Official Texas Statute

Tex. Prop. Code Ann. § 92.0563

Tenant's Judicial Remedies in Justice Court

Issuing Authority: Texas State Legislature•Pin-Cite: § 92.0563(a)•Recorded source check: 2026-09-19
Plain-Language Legal Meaning

Section 92.0563 addresses judicial remedies subject to statutory requirements and court findings. Draft packets are not court-approved and do not establish liability, a filing deadline or entitlement to damages or fees.

Source Text Excerpt — Pending Counsel Review
(a) A tenant's judicial remedies under Section 92.056 shall include: (1) an order directing the landlord to take reasonable action to repair or remedy the condition; (2) an order reducing the tenant's rent... (3) a judgment against the landlord for a civil penalty of one month's rent plus $500; (4) a judgment against the landlord for the amount of the tenant's actual damages; and (5) court costs and reasonable attorney's fees.
Independent Verification Procedure

Examine Texas Property Code Title 8, Subchapter B. In Bexar County, filed under TRCP Rule 509 in JP Precincts 1–4.

Drafts and records for legal review

Organize reported facts and generate draft materials. Reviewer access may be required during private preview.

  • Draft Repair Notice: Review the facts and pending-counsel-review warning before using or sending it.
    Official Texas Statute

    Tex. Prop. Code Ann. § 92.056

    Landlord Liability and Notice Prerequisites; Presumed 7-Day Cure Window

    Issuing Authority: Texas State Legislature•Pin-Cite: § 92.056(b)(3), (d)•Recorded source check: 2026-09-19
    Plain-Language Legal Meaning

    Section 92.056 addresses notice, landlord liability and reasonable repair time. Notice method and elapsed time alone do not establish liability. The seven-day planning reminder is not a verified deadline or authorization for a remedy.

    Source Text Excerpt — Pending Counsel Review
    (b)(3) the tenant has given the landlord a subsequent written notice to repair or remedy the condition after a reasonable time... or the tenant has given the notice under Subdivision (1) by sending that notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, by registered mail, or by another form of mail that allows tracking... (d) For purposes of Subsection (b)(4) or (5), a landlord is presumed to have had a reasonable time to repair or remedy a condition if the landlord has not made a diligent effort to repair or remedy the condition within seven days after the landlord's receipt of the notice.
    Independent Verification Procedure

    Verify directly on Texas Legislature Online. See § 92.056(b)(3) for the single-notice certified mail rule.

  • Planning Reminder: Seven days is a rebuttable presumption, not an automatic deadline or remedy authorization.
    Texas Rules of Civil Procedure

    Tex. R. Civ. P. 501.4

    Service of Papers in Texas Justice Courts (Certified Mail)

    Issuing Authority: Supreme Court of Texas•Pin-Cite: Rule 501.4(a)(2), (b)•Recorded source check: 2026-09-19
    Plain-Language Legal Meaning

    Texas court rules establish that notices served via USPS Certified Mail with Return Receipt Requested constitute legal proof of service upon deposit in the postal stream.

    Source Text Excerpt — Pending Counsel Review
    Every notice, and every pleading, plea, motion, or other form of request required to be served under Rule 501.4 may be served by: ... (2) certified mail or registered mail, return receipt requested, or by commercial delivery service... Service by certified mail is complete upon deposit in the mail.
    Independent Verification Procedure

    Inspect the official Texas Rules of Civil Procedure Part V (Rules of Practice in Justice Courts), promulgated by the Supreme Court of Texas.

  • Evidence Organization: A draft case packet for counsel review; court readiness and admissibility are not established.
    Texas Rules of Civil Procedure

    Tex. R. Civ. P. 509

    Repair and Remedy Cases in Justice Courts

    Issuing Authority: Supreme Court of Texas•Pin-Cite: Rule 509.1–509.9•Recorded source check: 2026-09-19
    Plain-Language Legal Meaning

    Special court procedure in Justice Court for fast-track repair lawsuits without requiring an attorney. Filing fee is typically ~$54 in Bexar County, and citations must issue within 6 days.

    Source Text Excerpt — Pending Counsel Review
    Rule 509.1. Applicability of Rule. Rule 509 applies to a lawsuit filed in a justice court by a residential tenant under Chapter 92, Subchapter B of the Texas Property Code to enforce the landlord's duty to repair or remedy a condition materially affecting the physical health or safety of an ordinary tenant.
    Independent Verification Procedure

    Review Part V of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure on the Texas Judicial Branch website.

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San Antonio Municipal Ordinance

City of San Antonio Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6, § 6-64

San Antonio Minimum Housing Heating & Cooling Standards

Issuing Authority: City of San Antonio City Council•Pin-Cite: Ch. 6, Art. IV, § 6-64(c)•Recorded source check: 2026-09-19
Plain-Language Legal Meaning

In the City of San Antonio, landlords must provide safe heating capable of reaching at least 68°F in all living areas. Dial 3-1-1 for City Code Compliance inspections.

Source Text Excerpt — Pending Counsel Review
Heating facilities: Every dwelling unit shall have heating facilities which are properly installed, maintained in safe and good working condition, and capable of safely heating all habitable rooms... to a temperature of at least 68°F at a distance of three feet above floor level under ordinary minimum winter temperatures.
Independent Verification Procedure

Search the official Municode library for San Antonio Code of Ordinances Chapter 6 Article IV (Property Maintenance Code).

If your landlord still ignores you

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    Official Texas Statute

    Tex. Prop. Code Ann. § 92.056

    Landlord Liability and Notice Prerequisites; Presumed 7-Day Cure Window

    Issuing Authority: Texas State Legislature•Pin-Cite: § 92.056(b)(3), (d)•Recorded source check: 2026-09-19
    Plain-Language Legal Meaning

    Section 92.056 addresses notice, landlord liability and reasonable repair time. Notice method and elapsed time alone do not establish liability. The seven-day planning reminder is not a verified deadline or authorization for a remedy.

    Source Text Excerpt — Pending Counsel Review
    (b)(3) the tenant has given the landlord a subsequent written notice to repair or remedy the condition after a reasonable time... or the tenant has given the notice under Subdivision (1) by sending that notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, by registered mail, or by another form of mail that allows tracking... (d) For purposes of Subsection (b)(4) or (5), a landlord is presumed to have had a reasonable time to repair or remedy a condition if the landlord has not made a diligent effort to repair or remedy the condition within seven days after the landlord's receipt of the notice.
    Independent Verification Procedure

    Verify directly on Texas Legislature Online. See § 92.056(b)(3) for the single-notice certified mail rule.

  • San Antonio 3-1-1 Code Enforcement: Direct reporting to municipal code compliance to inspect dangerous health, heating, or plumbing violations.
    San Antonio Municipal Ordinance

    City of San Antonio Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6, § 6-64

    San Antonio Minimum Housing Heating & Cooling Standards

    Issuing Authority: City of San Antonio City Council•Pin-Cite: Ch. 6, Art. IV, § 6-64(c)•Recorded source check: 2026-09-19
    Plain-Language Legal Meaning

    In the City of San Antonio, landlords must provide safe heating capable of reaching at least 68°F in all living areas. Dial 3-1-1 for City Code Compliance inspections.

    Source Text Excerpt — Pending Counsel Review
    Heating facilities: Every dwelling unit shall have heating facilities which are properly installed, maintained in safe and good working condition, and capable of safely heating all habitable rooms... to a temperature of at least 68°F at a distance of three feet above floor level under ordinary minimum winter temperatures.
    Independent Verification Procedure

    Search the official Municode library for San Antonio Code of Ordinances Chapter 6 Article IV (Property Maintenance Code).

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San Antonio / Bexar County Resources
Alamo Metro Area

Need immediate local assistance? Access free legal aid from Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) at 1111 N Main Ave, request City of San Antonio code compliance inspection, or call the local Tenant Action Hotline.

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How it works

Answer Simple Questions

Tell us about your repair issue, landlord communication, and rent payment status.

Review Reported Notices & Dates

Compare your reported facts with draft prerequisites. Delivery and legal sufficiency are not independently verified.

Get Your Safe Action Plan

Review draft next steps, legal warnings, and prerequisites with qualified counsel before acting.

Generate Notices & Find Help

Create draft notices for legal review, download planning reminders, and find legal-aid contacts.

Platform Expansion • Multi-Issue Scope

Expanding Beyond Repairs to All Texas Tenant Rights

The current vertical slice covers statutory repairs. We are systematically building out modules for lockouts, deposits, and evictions under Texas Property Code.

Tex. Prop. Code § 92.0081Next Up
Illegal Lockout & Utility Shutoff

Emergency procedures against wrongful lockouts, electrical/water disconnection, and Justice Court Writs of Restoration.

Tex. Prop. Code § 92.101Planned
Security Deposit Recovery

30-day accounting tracker, bad-faith statutory triple damages calculator, and formal deposit demand letters.

Tex. Prop. Code Ch. 24Planned
Eviction Notice & Court Defense

Notice to vacate defect checking, Justice of the Peace hearing deadlines, and CDC/CARES act tenant protections.

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Habitex operates as a dedicated civic technology initiative designed to eliminate procedural intake attrition and prevent unlawful tenant displacement across low-income Texas households.

Enter Reviewer Portal
1. Tenant Data & Access Controls

Drafts and case access tokens are stored in this browser. Submitted facts, timelines, and evidence are sent to the server and stored in configured memory or PostgreSQL. Case deletion removes the application record; this does not guarantee erasure of downloads, backups, or other copies. Keep access tokens private.

2. Certified Mail Subsidy Pool

Grant and sponsor funds directly capitalize USPS certified mailing pools, ensuring indigent tenants can serve legally binding notice without paying out-of-pocket fees.

3. Deterministic & Auditable Rules

Deterministic draft rules reference Texas Property Code Chapter 92. Qualified Texas housing counsel review is pending; no legal correctness, eligibility, or court readiness is established.

Texas Statutory Reference Inspector

Tex. Prop. Code § 92.056

Chapter 92, Subchapter B

Landlord Liability and Tenant Remedies; Notice and Time for Repair

Draft Plain Language Summary

Describes notice and repair-time prerequisites. Seven days is a rebuttable presumption of reasonable time, not automatic eligibility for a remedy.

Draft educational paraphrase — not verbatim statute, legal advice, or legally approved content. Verify current law and consult qualified legal help before acting.

Selected References and Paraphrases (Not Statutory Text)
§ 92.056(b)(3): Subsequent written notice after a reasonable time, or the specified certified, registered, or trackable-mail alternative.
§ 92.056(b)(4): Reasonable repair time after receipt of the first notice and, when applicable, the subsequent notice.
§ 92.056(c): Receipt rules, including actual receipt or attempted USPS delivery.
§ 92.056(d): A rebuttable seven-day reasonable-time presumption for (b)(3) or (4), considering receipt date, severity and nature of the condition, and availability of materials, labor, and utilities.
These are paraphrases of selected provisions. All applicable prerequisites, including diligent-effort and rent-status requirements, still matter.
Reference: Texas Legislature — Tex. Prop. Code § 92.056