Texas Notice to Cure or Quit (3-Day)
Create a free Texas notice to cure or quit. Texas requires a 3-day notice to cure or quit. Fill in the details, preview it live, and download a PDF or email it.
Texas requirement
Texas requires a 3-day notice to cure or quit. Texas does NOT have a separate statutory "cure or quit" period for lease violations. The same §24.005 3-day notice to vacate applies to any default (nonpayment or other lease breach) before filing a forcible detainer suit, unless the written lease specifies a different (shorter or longer) period. The notice is a notice to vacate, not a cure-or-quit notice; any right to cure comes only from the lease, not statute.
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⚠ Texas requires a 3-day notice for a notice to cure or quit; the count runs from the date of SERVICE, and some states exclude weekends/holidays — verify before relying on a date. Texas does NOT have a separate statutory "cure or quit" period for lease violations. The same §24.005 3-day notice to vacate applies to any default (nonpayment or other lease breach) before filing a forcible detainer suit, unless the written lease specifies a different (shorter or longer) period. The notice is a notice to vacate, not a cure-or-quit notice; any right to cure comes only from the lease, not statute.
Notice to Cure or Quit (Texas)
NOTICE TO CURE OR QUIT
Date of Notice: ________________
From (Landlord/Agent): [LANDLORD/AGENT NAME], [LANDLORD ADDRESS]
To: [TENANT NAME(S)], Tenant(s) in possession of: [PROPERTY ADDRESS]
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that you have violated the lease/rental agreement as follows: [describe the specific lease section and the facts/dates of the violation]. You are required to CORRECT (cure) this violation within 3 days after this notice is served on you, OR to vacate and surrender possession of the property.
If you do not comply with this notice within the time stated, the landlord may begin legal proceedings to recover possession of the property under Tex. Prop. Code §§ 24.005, 91.001 (Notice to Vacate Prior to Filing Eviction Suit; Notice for Terminating Certain Tenancies).
Only a court can order you to move out. The landlord may NOT lock you out, remove your belongings, or shut off your utilities; doing so is illegal.
This notice is given without waiving, and the landlord expressly reserves, all other rights and remedies, including the right to recover unpaid rent and damages.
How this notice may be served: Under §24.005, the notice to vacate must be delivered by at least one of: (1) mail (first class, registered, certified, or a delivery service); (2) delivery to the inside of the premises in a conspicuous place; (3) in-person/hand delivery to any tenant 16 years of age or older; or (4) if the parties have agreed in writing, electronic communication (e.g., email). The notice period runs from the day the notice is delivered (former §24.005(g); preserved post-SB 38). SB 38 (89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 960), applicable to suits filed on or after Jan. 1, 2026, repealed the prior delivery subsections (f)-(i) and reorganized these delivery methods, but kept the 3-day default period.
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[LANDLORD/AGENT NAME] — Landlord / Authorized Agent
[LANDLORD ADDRESS]
Date: ________________
PROOF OF SERVICE
I served this notice on the tenant(s) on ____________ (date).
Method of service (use a method permitted in your state — see the service note above):
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________ Date: ____________
Signature of person serving the notice
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Self-help template, not legal advice. You cannot remove a tenant yourself — serve a proper notice and, if needed, file in court. Confirm Texas and local rules first.
Texas Notice to Cure or Quit Rules
A Notice to Cure or Quit is used when a tenant has violated the lease in a way that can be fixed (a "curable" breach), such as an unauthorized pet or occupant. It gives the tenant a set number of days to correct the problem or move out.
Texas requires a 3-day notice to cure or quit. Texas does NOT have a separate statutory "cure or quit" period for lease violations. The same §24.005 3-day notice to vacate applies to any default (nonpayment or other lease breach) before filing a forcible detainer suit, unless the written lease specifies a different (shorter or longer) period. The notice is a notice to vacate, not a cure-or-quit notice; any right to cure comes only from the lease, not statute. The notice is served under Tex. Prop. Code §§ 24.005, 91.001 (Notice to Vacate Prior to Filing Eviction Suit; Notice for Terminating Certain Tenancies).
How to Serve a Notice to Cure or Quit in Texas
Under §24.005, the notice to vacate must be delivered by at least one of: (1) mail (first class, registered, certified, or a delivery service); (2) delivery to the inside of the premises in a conspicuous place; (3) in-person/hand delivery to any tenant 16 years of age or older; or (4) if the parties have agreed in writing, electronic communication (e.g., email). The notice period runs from the day the notice is delivered (former §24.005(g); preserved post-SB 38). SB 38 (89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 960), applicable to suits filed on or after Jan. 1, 2026, repealed the prior delivery subsections (f)-(i) and reorganized these delivery methods, but kept the 3-day default period. A defective notice or improper service can get an eviction dismissed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days is a Texas notice to cure or quit?
Texas requires a 3-day notice to cure or quit. Texas does NOT have a separate statutory "cure or quit" period for lease violations. The same §24.005 3-day notice to vacate applies to any default (nonpayment or other lease breach) before filing a forcible detainer suit, unless the written lease specifies a different (shorter or longer) period. The notice is a notice to vacate, not a cure-or-quit notice; any right to cure comes only from the lease, not statute.
What happens after I serve the notice?
If the tenant does not comply by the deadline, you can file an eviction case in Texas court. Only a court order, enforced by a sheriff or constable, can remove the tenant.
Can I email or download the notice?
Yes — fill in the form above, then download the PDF or email a copy to yourself. Serve it on the tenant using a method Texas allows.
Disclaimer
This Texas notice to cure or quit generator is a self-help tool for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Confirm Texas and local requirements before serving.
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