Tex. Local Gov't Code Section 214.902
Rent Control


(a)

The governing body of a municipality may, by ordinance, establish rent control if:

(1)

the governing body finds that a housing emergency exists due to a disaster as defined by Section 418.004 (Definitions), Government Code; and

(2)

the governor approves the ordinance.

(b)

The governing body shall continue or discontinue rent control in the same manner that the governor continues or discontinues a state of disaster under Section 418.014 (Declaration of State of Disaster), Government Code.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 12.108, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

Source: Section 214.902 — Rent Control, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.­214.­htm#214.­902 (accessed Mar. 23, 2024).

214.001
Authority Regarding Substandard Building
214.002
Requiring Repair, Removal, or Demolition of Building or Other Structure
214.003
Receiver
214.004
Seizure and Sale of Property to Recover Expenses
214.005
Property Bid Off to Municipality
214.0011
Additional Authority to Secure Substandard Building
214.011
Plumbing Inspector
214.0012
Judicial Review
214.012
Sewers and Plumbing
214.013
Sewer Connections
214.014
Drains, Sinks, and Privies
214.0015
Additional Authority Regarding Substandard Building
214.015
Seizure and Sale of Property to Recover Expenses
214.0031
Additional Authority to Appoint Receiver for Hazardous Properties
214.101
Authority Regarding Swimming Pool Enclosures
214.102
Seizure and Sale of Property to Recover Expenses
214.103
International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
214.00111
Additional Authority to Preserve Substandard Building as Historic Property
214.131
Definitions
214.132
Building Lines Authorized
214.133
Activity Prohibited Within Building Line
214.134
Resolution or Ordinance
214.135
Condemnation of Easements and Interests
214.136
Condemnation of Property
214.161
Municipality Covered by Subchapter
214.162
Definitions
214.163
Permit Application Requirements
214.164
Filing of Plat and Restrictions
214.165
Repairs
214.166
Injunction
214.167
Review of Refusal to Issue Permit
214.168
Void Permits
214.191
Definitions
214.192
Categories of Alarm Systems
214.193
Duration of Municipal Permit
214.194
Municipal Permit Fee Generally
214.195
Nonrenewal or Revocation of Permit and Termination of Municipal Response
214.196
On-site Inspection Required
214.197
Penalties for False Alarms
214.198
Verification
214.199
Exception of Municipality from Alarm System Response
214.200
Priority or Level of Response Not Affected
214.201
Definitions
214.202
Categories of Alarm Systems
214.203
Duration of Municipal Permit
214.204
Municipal Permit Fee Generally
214.205
Nonrenewal or Revocation of Permit
214.206
On-site Inspection Required
214.207
Penalties for False Alarms
214.208
Procedures for Reducing False Alarms
214.209
Exception of Municipality from Alarm System Response
214.210
Priority or Level of Response Not Affected
214.211
Definitions
214.212
International Residential Code
214.213
Exceptions
214.214
National Electrical Code
214.215
Adoption of Rehabilitation Codes or Provisions
214.216
International Building Code
214.217
Notice Regarding Model Code Adoption or Amendment in Certain Municipalities
214.218
Immediate Effect of Certain Codes or Provisions Delayed
214.219
Minimum Habitability Standards for Multi-family Rental Buildings in Certain Municipalities
214.220
Inspection During Declared Disaster
214.221
Regulation of Solar Pergolas
214.231
Definitions
214.232
Presumption of Vacancy
214.233
Registration
214.234
Form
214.901
Energy Conservation
214.902
Rent Control
214.903
Fair Housing Ordinances
214.904
Time for Issuance of Municipal Building Permit
214.905
Prohibition of Certain Municipal Requirements Regarding Sales of Housing Units or Residential Lots
214.906
Regulation of Manufactured Home Communities
214.907
Prohibition on Certain Value-based Building Permit and Inspection Fees
214.908
Reauthorization of Building Permit Fees
214.1915
Applicability
214.1955
Multiunit Housing Facilities
214.2015
Applicability
214.2055
Multiunit Housing Facilities
214.2105
Exclusion of Certain Alarm Systems by Owner

Accessed:
Mar. 23, 2024

§ 214.902’s source at texas​.gov