Texas has no statewide bed bug statute and Travis County has not adopted a county-specific ordinance, leaving treatment as a habitability obligation under Texas Property Code landlord duties.
Bed bug infestations in Travis County rentals are governed by Texas Property Code Chapter 92, which requires landlords to maintain habitable premises. Travis County has not enacted a county-specific bed bug ordinance, and Texas does not impose statewide disclosure or treatment timelines. Tenants typically must notify the landlord in writing; if not addressed in a reasonable time, remedies under Section 92.0563 may apply, including repair-and-deduct or termination. Hotels and licensed lodging fall under TCHHS general nuisance authority and Texas hotel licensing rules.
Landlord failure to remediate after written tenant notice can support a Section 92.0563 lawsuit for repair costs, rent reduction, civil penalty of one month rent plus 500 dollars, and attorney fees.
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