Short-term rental laws in Texas

Texas has no STR preemption statute; limits come from the courts. Zaatari v. Austin (2019) struck Austin’s non-homestead ban, and Dallas’s 2023 ban is currently enjoined.

Cities and counties set their own short-term rental rules.

Texas cities

AustinAllowed
DallasRestricted
El PasoAllowed
Fort WorthBanned
HoustonAllowed
San AntonioRestricted

Last reviewed July 2026. Informational and educational only, not legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created. Rules change and may be enforced differently than written. Verify the current ordinance with your local jurisdiction or counsel before acting.