Is it legal to change my name without going through the court in TX?

Most state or governmental agencies will not recognize a name change unless there is a court judgment making the change. It's best to do it...

After two days in a new rental, the landlord now wants us to get rid of our dogs in order to stay.

Your lease is the governing contract. It should address the landlord's position on animals. There may even be an animal addendum which focuses...

Is there a price cap on a room rented in Austin?

There is generally no limit on what rent can be charged in Austin, Texas. Rents can be set at whatever the landlord feels the market will bear. ...

Yes, they can expire. Texas Property Code Section 53.157 sets forth the specifics of the discharge of a mechanic's, contractor's or materialman's...

Does a property owner have to send a 60 day notice to vacate premises CRR? There is no reason for request other than renovations

Your lease ought to have one or more places where it mentions how and to where notices are to be given. Look at all of those and see what the...

I won my case in rent court and filed for eviction of my tenent.

If you have a written lease, it should specifically address when rent is due. There is probably also a section of the lease which provides that...