Do this today
- Write the date, time, and how they entered.
- Ask in writing for notice next time, if that is the rule.
- If it felt like harassment, Houston 311 or legal aid — not a group chat.
Can a landlord in Houston enter whenever they want?
Generally no — except that emergencies and the lease can change the picture. Texas Property Code — residential tenancies is the Texas starting point. Write down any entry you believe was improper. There is no Houston rent board. Code enforcement and 311 are the City doors. Possession is a justice-court case.
What if they keep coming in?
A pattern of unannounced entry can be a harassment or privacy problem. Houston 311 may take a complaint. Legal aid can tell you whether Texas gives a specific remedy. Do not change the locks without advice.
The Houston layer
There is no Houston rent board. Code enforcement and 311 are the City doors. Possession is a justice-court case.
Texas Property Code — residential tenancies (Tex. Prop. Code ch. 92) is the Texas floor. We name it. We do not paraphrase a day-count or a dollar cap out of it.
Houston questions
How much notice does a landlord in Houston have to give before entering?
That hour-count or day-count is in Texas Property Code — residential tenancies and sometimes in a city rule. This desk does not invent it. Write down what happened and take it to legal aid or Houston 311.
What number should I call in Houston?
Danger: 911. Mental-health crisis: 988. City services: 311. Court papers: LawHelp.org the same day. Houston 311 does not replace legal aid when a case is filed.
National answers on this desk
Last reviewed 8 September 2026. Legal information, not legal advice. Not a law firm. hello@renterprotection.org