Passed — March 15, 2026
Status
June 1, 2026
Effective
12-5, City Council
Vote
60 days notice for 10%+ rent increases
Key right
The Houston Tenant Protections Ordinance was two years in the making. Lone Star Legal Aid, Texas Housers, and dozens of neighborhood organizations documented the displacement crisis and organized the political support needed to pass this law. The final 12-5 vote reflected sustained community advocacy.
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