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SB 267 - Prohibits Local Regulations that Prohibit Refusal of Tenants Based on Source of Income - Texas Key Vote

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Title: Prohibits Local Regulations that Prohibit Refusal of Tenants Based on Source of Income

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits a municipality or county from adopting regulations that prohibit landlords from denying tenants based on their source of income.

Highlights:

  • Prohibits a municipality or county from adopting an ordinance that prohibits a property owner or other individual who has the right to lease from refusing to lease to an individual based on the income source, including the right to refuse a federal housing choice voucher (Sec. 1).
  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill do not affect an ordinance or regulation adopted before January 1, 2015 (Sec. 1).

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Title: Prohibits Local Regulations that Prohibit Refusal of Tenants Based on Source of Income

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