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Texas Legal Rights

Non-competes are enforceable but heavily restricted. Tenant and wage protections are more limited — know exactly where you stand. Know exactly what you're entitled to — and let Main AI enforce it automatically.

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Tenant rights

Texas Tenant Protections

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Security deposit maximum

No statutory cap — but must be reasonable

TX Property Code §92.103

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Deposit return deadline

30 days after move-out (or 60 days if tenant disputes deductions). Must include itemized list of any deductions.

TX Property Code §92.103

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Entry notice required

Landlords must give reasonable advance notice before entering your unit except in genuine emergencies. Repeated entry without notice may constitute harassment.

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Habitability rights

Your landlord must maintain heat, hot water, structural safety, and freedom from pests regardless of what your lease says. Most "as-is" clauses are void.

✓ If your landlord violated these rules

Send a certified demand letter with the exact statute violated and amount owed
File in small claims court for deposits (usually up to $10,000-$15,000)
Report habitability violations to your local housing authority
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Employment rights

Texas Workplace Protections

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Non-compete agreements

Enforceable only if ancillary to an otherwise enforceable agreement and reasonable in time, geography, and scope. TX Business & Commerce Code §15.50.

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Wage protections

Federal minimum wage $7.25/hr. Texas Payday Law covers wage theft. File complaints with the TX Workforce Commission.

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Pay transparency

No statewide law — federal law applies.

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Severance rights

Severance is never legally required — it's negotiable. Workers 40+ get 21 days to review any waiver of age discrimination claims plus 7 days to revoke (federal OWBPA).

✓ Know before you sign

Never sign a severance agreement without understanding what rights you're waiving
Get any non-compete reviewed before accepting a job offer — they're often negotiable
Wage theft has a statute of limitations — file within 2-3 years
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Medical billing rights

Texas Healthcare Protections

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Itemized bill rights

TX Health & Safety Code requires itemized bills on request. Surprise billing protections under federal No Surprises Act apply.

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Surprise billing protection

The federal No Surprises Act (2022) caps out-of-network emergency bills at in-network rates. You cannot be balance-billed for emergency care or care at in-network facilities without prior written consent.

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Dispute window

You typically have 30-120 days from your Explanation of Benefits to dispute a bill. Request itemization and dispute duplicate charges, upcoding, and services never received.

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Financial assistance

Nonprofit hospitals must offer charity care programs and cannot charge more than the ACA benchmark amounts to patients who qualify. Always ask before paying.

✓ If your bill looks wrong

Request an itemized bill immediately — they must provide it
Cross-reference CPT codes against your Explanation of Benefits
Dispute duplicate charges and services never received in writing within 30 days
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Common questions

Texas Rights FAQ

My Texas landlord kept my deposit. What can I do?+

TX law requires return within 30 days (or 60 if disputed). If your landlord fails to return within 30 days, they lose the right to deductions and owe you 3x the deposit plus attorney fees under §92.109. Send a certified demand letter.

Is my Texas non-compete enforceable?+

Possibly. Texas allows non-competes only if they're part of an otherwise enforceable agreement (like a confidentiality agreement) AND are reasonable in time (typically 1-2 years max), geography (specific area), and scope (specific role). Courts frequently reduce overly broad ones.

How do I fight a wage theft claim in Texas?+

File a wage claim with the Texas Workforce Commission within 180 days of the violation. For federal FLSA claims, you have 2 years (3 for willful violations). Main AI drafts your complaint automatically.

What medical billing rights do I have in Texas?+

You have the right to an itemized bill. Under the No Surprises Act, you're protected from surprise out-of-network billing in emergencies. TX law also requires hospitals to provide financial assistance information.

Main AI enforces your Texas rights automatically.

Upload any document — lease, offer letter, medical bill, severance agreement. Main AI reads it, flags every violation, cites the exact Texas statute, and prepares everything ready to send.

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