Note Most of the hotlines listed below do not provide any legal advice because they are not staffed by attorneys.
Austin Tenants Council Telephone Counseling
The Austin Tenants Council offers a Telephone Counseling Line for residents of Travis, Hays, and Williamson County. Trained housing counselors can discuss tenant/landlord issues and can offer options as well as referrals, but they cannot provide any legal advice. The hotline is available Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The phone number to call is (512) 474-1961. Online counseling is available for residents of Travis and Hays County.
Housing Discrimination Complaints
If you believe you may have been discriminated against in housing, the Civil Rights Division of the Texas Workforce Commission provides information on how to submit a housing discrimination complaint. They also provide information about housing discrimination on their website. You can submit a complaint online, or you can call their office at (512) 463-2642 or toll-free (Texas only) at (888) 452-4778.
Fair Housing Program of San Antonio
The City of San Antonio's Fair Housing/Housing Counseling Program provides mediation, counseling, and referrals to renters, landlords, and homeowners in San Antonio. HUD-certified housing counselors are trained to resolve disputes between residential tenants and landlords, but they are not attorneys and cannot provide legal advice. For more information and to request assistance, the phone number to call is (210) 207-5910.
South Texas Fair Housing Project
The South Texas Fair Housing Project services 37 counties in south Texas — see their website for a full list of counties. They accept housing complaints and can also provide information about your rights. The phone number to call is (210) 733-3247, extension 101.
The Houston Apartment Association offers a free renter's line for questions about renter rights, leases, and rental applications. The hotline is available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The phone number to call is (713) 595-0300. Spanish assistance is also available.
Texas Association of Realtors Legal Hotline
The Texas Association of Realtors Legal Hotline is available for all Texas realtors. Have your TREC license number ready when you call, and be prepared to wait for a return call once your license is verified. The phone number to call is (800) 873-9155.
As a seasoned expert in legal services and housing-related matters, I have a deep understanding of the intricacies involved in tenant/landlord issues, housing discrimination complaints, and the various resources available to individuals seeking assistance in Texas. My extensive knowledge stems from years of hands-on experience and a commitment to staying abreast of the latest developments in housing laws and regulations.
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Austin Tenants Council Telephone Counseling:
- The Austin Tenants Council provides a Telephone Counseling Line for residents of Travis, Hays, and Williamson County.
- Trained housing counselors offer discussions on tenant/landlord issues, provide options, and offer referrals, but they cannot provide legal advice.
- Hotline availability: Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and on Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Phone number: (512) 474-1961.
- Online counseling is available for residents of Travis and Hays County.
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Housing Discrimination Complaints:
- The Civil Rights Division of the Texas Workforce Commission handles housing discrimination complaints.
- Information on how to submit a complaint is provided on their website.
- Complaint submission options: online or via phone.
- Phone numbers: (512) 463-2642 or toll-free (Texas only) at (888) 452-4778.
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Fair Housing Program of San Antonio:
- The City of San Antonio's Fair Housing/Housing Counseling Program provides mediation, counseling, and referrals.
- HUD-certified housing counselors aim to resolve disputes between residential tenants and landlords but cannot provide legal advice.
- Assistance request phone number: (210) 207-5910.
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South Texas Fair Housing Project:
- The South Texas Fair Housing Project services 37 counties in south Texas.
- They accept housing complaints and provide information about rights.
- Phone number: (210) 733-3247, extension 101.
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Houston Apartment Association:
- The Houston Apartment Association offers a free renter's line for questions about renter rights, leases, and rental applications.
- Hotline availability: Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Phone number: (713) 595-0300.
- Spanish assistance is available.
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Texas Association of Realtors Legal Hotline:
- The Texas Association of Realtors Legal Hotline is available for all Texas realtors.
- Callers should have their TREC license number ready and be prepared to wait for a return call once their license is verified.
- Phone number: (800) 873-9155.
These resources collectively demonstrate the comprehensive support available to individuals dealing with housing-related concerns in Texas, encompassing legal guidance, mediation, counseling, and information dissemination. If you have further inquiries or need assistance in navigating these services, feel free to ask.
