Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 2907 — Relating to the use by a landlord or landlord's manager or agent of a tenant's name or likeness for a commercial purpose.

Last action — Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Relating to the use by a landlord or landlord's manager or agent of a tenant's name or likeness for a commercial purpose.

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 92.027, Property Code.

  • Section 92.027, Property Code

    Sec. 92.027. LANDLORD'S USE OF TENANT'S NAME OR LIKENESS. (a) This section applies to a provision in a lease or other agreement that purports to authorize the landlord or the landlord's manager or agent to publish for any commercial purpose the name or likeness of the tenant or any dependent residing with the tenant. (b) A provision to which this section applies must provide a tenant the opportunity to opt out of the authorization. (c) An authorization granted by a provision to which this section applies is effective only during the tenant's lease term. (d) Any provision in a lease or other agreement entered into in violation of this section or the terms of which violate this section is void. (e) If a landlord or landlord's manager or agent obtains a tenant's agreement to a provision in a lease or other agreement in violation of this section, or uses a tenant's name or likeness pursuant to a provision that is void under this section, the tenant is entitled to recover from or against the landlord or manager or agent of the landlord: (1) an amount equal to one month's rent; (2) injunctive relief; and (3) reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the tenant in seeking enforcement of this section.

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Action History

  1. Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2907 do?
Relating to the use by a landlord or landlord's manager or agent of a tenant's name or likeness for a commercial purpose.
Who sponsors HB 2907?
HB 2907 is sponsored by Lauren A. Simmons.
What is the current status of HB 2907?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 2907?
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