TX landlord resources
Galveston rental market
Rental-market planning in Galveston, Texas, with state-law references and operating examples.
Dataset review pending. These supplied references have not been independently verified. Educational information only, not legal, tax or financial advice.
The local rental snapshot
Supplied Zillow Observed Rent Index, 2026-09-30. ZORI describes typical asking rent in its sample, not the rent or income of your property.
- Typical monthly rent
- $1,435
- Metro
- Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- County in dataset
- Galveston County
The comparison figure is $1,623. It is the median of the supplied city ZORI figures within Texas, not a statewide household-rent statistic. This location is 11.6% below that comparison.
Operating examples at this rent
- Annual gross, 12 paid months
- $17,220
- One vacant week, annualized
- $331
- Example 3× income threshold
- $4,305
These are calculations, not forecasts or client results. Gross rent excludes vacancy, repairs, taxes, insurance, financing and management. The income threshold is an illustrative policy, not a legal requirement or recommendation. Review local screening restrictions and fair housing obligations before using it.
Deposit limits and notice periods below come from the Texas dataset, not independent Galveston ordinances. A rental in this market may be subject to additional municipal rules or exceptions. Confirm the exact address and applicable jurisdiction with the relevant office.
Texas: Security deposits
No statutory cap on the deposit amount (Tex. Prop. Code ch. 92 sets no maximum).
The uploaded dataset lists a deposit-return period of 30 days. Review the cited rule for the applicable conditions and timing.
Texas: Notices and tenancy endings
At least 3 days' written notice to vacate before filing, unless the written lease specifies a different period (Tex. Prop. Code § 24.005).
Month-to-month tenancy ends one month after the day notice is given (Tex. Prop. Code § 91.001).
Court listed in the supplied dataset: Justice Court (Justice of the Peace).
Texas: Rent regulation
Municipal rent control prohibited unless the governing body finds a disaster-related housing emergency and the governor approves (Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 214.902).
Texas: Licensing and registration
No statewide landlord license.
Texas: Lease disclosures and receipts
Lead paint (federal)
Vehicle towing/parking rules (Tex. Prop. Code § 92.0131)
Sources supplied for Texas
Dates below are verification dates claimed in the uploaded dataset, not a new review by Calvin's team.
- Texas State Law Library – Security Deposits (§ 92.103)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- Texas State Law Library – Ending the Lease (§ 91.001)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- Tex. Prop. Code § 24.005 (notice to vacate)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 214.902 (rent control)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- Zillow research data, supplied observation 2026-09-30
Offices listed in the dataset
- Texas State Law LibraryState Law Library
- Texas Department of Housing and Community AffairsHousing Agency