Last updated: April 2026
Pflugerville is one of the Austin metro's fastest-growing suburbs, located in Travis County just north of the state capital. Here's what every Pflugerville renter needs to know about their rights.
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Pflugerville has grown from a small farming community into one of the Austin metropolitan area's most sought-after suburbs, attracting thousands of new residents annually thanks to its proximity to Austin tech employers, newer housing stock, and lower cost of living relative to the city. Situated in Travis County — with portions in Williamson County — it has a robust and competitive rental market. Pflugerville has no local tenant protection ordinances; all renter rights come from Texas state law.
The governing statute is Tex. Prop. Code Chapter 92, which addresses security deposits, landlord duties to repair and maintain habitability, anti-retaliation protections, and the prohibition on self-help evictions. Lone Star Legal Aid and the Austin Tenants Council serve renters in the Travis County area.
This guide is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice.
Pflugerville has no rent control, and no Texas city or county can enact one. Tex. Prop. Code § 214.902 expressly prohibits any political subdivision of Texas from regulating rental rates. Landlords in Pflugerville may raise rent by any amount — there is no cap, no percentage limit, and no justification required.
On a month-to-month tenancy, a landlord must give at least one month's written notice before a rent increase takes effect (Tex. Prop. Code § 91.001). At the expiration of a fixed-term lease, any new rental rate may be offered. The Austin metro's fast-rising rents are a practical concern, but Texas law provides no mechanism to challenge the amount of any rent increase.
Pflugerville renters are protected by Texas Property Code Chapter 92:
Texas does not cap security deposit amounts, so Pflugerville landlords may charge any sum. Under Tex. Prop. Code § 92.109, your landlord must return your deposit within 30 days of move-out along with a written itemized statement of deductions. Bad-faith withholding entitles you to 3× the wrongfully withheld amount plus attorney's fees and court costs.
Only unpaid rent and damage beyond normal wear and tear are deductible. Document the unit's condition with timestamped photos at move-in and move-out to protect against improper deductions. Small claims can be filed in Travis County Justice of the Peace Court.
Evictions in Pflugerville must follow Texas's formal court process. The landlord must first serve written notice — typically a 3-day notice to vacate for nonpayment or lease violations. To end a month-to-month tenancy, at least 1 month's written notice is required (Tex. Prop. Code § 91.001). If unresolved, the landlord files in Travis County Justice of the Peace Court and must obtain a judgment before you can be removed.
Self-help eviction is illegal in Texas. Lockouts, utility shutoffs, and removal of belongings without a court order are prohibited under Tex. Prop. Code § 92.0081. Texas does not require just cause to decline renewing a lease.
No. Pflugerville has no rent control, and Texas state law prohibits any municipality from enacting one (Tex. Prop. Code § 214.902). Landlords may raise rent by any amount with proper notice.
There is no legal limit on rent increases in Pflugerville or anywhere in Texas. On a month-to-month tenancy, at least 1 month's written notice is required before the new rate takes effect (Tex. Prop. Code § 91.001). At lease expiration, a landlord may offer any new rent amount.
30 days from the date you move out, with a written itemized statement of any deductions (Tex. Prop. Code § 92.109). Bad-faith withholding can cost your landlord 3× the amount wrongfully withheld plus attorney's fees and court costs.
For nonpayment or lease violations, a 3-day notice to vacate is standard. To end a month-to-month tenancy, at least 1 month's written notice is required (Tex. Prop. Code § 91.001). The landlord must then file in Travis County Justice of the Peace Court and obtain a judgment before you can be removed.
No. Self-help eviction is illegal under Tex. Prop. Code § 92.0081. Lockouts, utility shutoffs, and removal of belongings without a court order are all prohibited. Contact Lone Star Legal Aid immediately if this occurs.
Under Tex. Prop. Code § 92.056, send your landlord a written notice of the health-or-safety condition. If no action is taken within a reasonable time, you may be entitled to repair-and-deduct (up to the lesser of $500 or one month's rent) or to terminate the lease. Contact Lone Star Legal Aid or the Austin Tenants Council for guidance.
This article provides general information about tenant rights in Pflugerville and is not legal advice. Laws change — verify current rules with a local attorney or tenant organization.
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