Texas Short-Term Rentals
Short-Term Rental Rules in Texas (2026)
Texas short-term rental and Airbnb regulations by city. STR permits, registration requirements, and state preemption status.
State Preemption Status
Statewide Preemption Status Unconfirmed
Unconfirmed
No statewide short-term-rental preemption statute was confirmed for this jurisdiction — regulation is local. Local governments retain full authority to set their own STR rules.
Short-Term Rental Rules by City
7 tracked Texas cities carry short-term-rental data below. Verified fields show the confirmed rule with a source citation; fields that could not be independently verified link to the official source instead of asserting a value.
| City | STR Allowed? | Registration Required? | Registration Type |
|---|---|---|---|
ArlingtonFull STR page → | See official source | See official source | See official source |
AustinFull STR page → | Yes · Verified May 20, 2026 · Source | Yes · Verified May 20, 2026 · Source | Short-Term Rental Operator's License · Verified May 20, 2026 · Source |
DallasFull STR page → | See official source | See official source | See official source |
El PasoFull STR page → | See official source | See official source | See official source |
Fort WorthFull STR page → | Yes · Verified June 4, 2026 · Source | Yes · Verified June 4, 2026 · Source | Short-Term Rental Registration · Verified June 4, 2026 · Source |
HoustonFull STR page → | Yes · Verified May 20, 2026 · Source | Yes · Verified May 20, 2026 · Source | Certificate of registration · Verified May 20, 2026 · Source |
San AntonioFull STR page → | Yes · Verified May 21, 2026 · Source | Yes · Verified May 21, 2026 · Source | Short term rental permit · Verified May 21, 2026 · Source |
Source: Texas Local Municipal STR Codes. Last verified April 3, 2026.
Last updated: April 3, 2026