Notice to Vacate

Texas Notice to Vacate: How Much Notice Does a Tenant Have to Give?

Required by Tex. Prop. Code § 91.001.

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Updated June 2026 · 3 min read · Custom to your state

1 month (or one rent-paying period if shorter than monthly)

How it's counted: Tenancy ends the LATER of the date in the notice or one month after notice is given.

How the deadline actually works in Texas

Either party. A signed lease may set a different period or waive notice entirely — always check the lease first.

Worked example: rent due on the 1st, written notice delivered June 10. The earliest compliant termination date is July 31, 2026 — notice must clear the required period and land on a rental-period boundary, which is the step most people miss. Our generator computes this date from your actual rent schedule.

Your lease can require more

State law is the floor, not the ceiling. If your lease requires more notice than the statute (60 days is common in larger complexes), the longer period controls. Read the termination or notice clause before sending anything — a proper letter satisfies both requirements at once.

What notice does your landlord owe you?

The other direction matters too: a Texas landlord ending a month-to-month tenancy generally owes the tenant 1 month (Tex. Prop. Code § 91.001). None statewide for month-to-month non-renewal.

Deliver it so it counts

Use a method that creates a record: hand delivery with a signed acknowledgement, or certified mail with return receipt. If your lease names a required delivery method, use that one. Keep a copy of the letter and the receipt — together they are your proof that notice was proper and on time.

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State rule applied, termination date computed from your rent schedule, deposit rights reserved.

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Primary source: official statute text / state guidance.

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WriteMyNotice.com is a self-help document preparation service, not a law firm, and this page is general information, not legal advice. Statutes change and leases can require more notice than state law — always check your lease and, for significant matters, consult a licensed attorney in your state. Statute references verified June 2026.

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