State of Texas

Short-term rental regulations in State of Texas are currently under development. Rules may change as legislation is finalized.

Yes. State of Texas requires the following for short-term rental operation: Not yet determined -- actively researching.

Texas Senate Economic Development Committee held interim hearing on September 22 to study collection, reporting, and use of state and local hotel occupancy tax revenue ahead of 2027 legislative session. No bill filed yet. Local governments were sitting on $33 million in unspent hotel tax as of end of FY2025. Fact-finding typically precedes filed legislation; expect potential bill in early 2027.