How much can a Converse TX landlord raise rent in 2026?

Converse landlords can raise rent by any amount in 2026. There is no cap, no percentage maximum, and no administrative approval required. The only constraints are contractual (rent locked during a fixed-term lease) and procedural (30 days' written notice for month-to-month tenancies under Tex. Prop. Code §91.001, plus the Fair Housing Act's anti-discrimination requirements). Converse's market is heavily influenced by JBSA-Randolph military demand. 2026 Randolph-area Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates, which function as a de facto pricing floor for military-tenant housing: E-1 without dependents ~$1,044/month; E-4 without dependents ~$1,137/month; E-5 with dependents ~$1,590/month; E-7 with dependents ~$1,761/month; O-3 with dependents ~$1,917/month. Landlords pricing within the BAH range maximize military tenant pools. 1BR market rents in Converse range from approximately $800–$1,200 in 2026, well within the BAH window for most ranks, making Converse one of the most affordable military-adjacent markets in the San Antonio metro.

What SCRA and Texas §92.016 rights apply to Converse military tenants?

The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. §§3901 et seq.) and Texas Property Code §92.016 grant qualifying servicemembers the right to terminate a residential lease early without penalty in specific circumstances. These rights are critical in Converse because JBSA-Randolph's main gate is literally adjacent to Converse's northern boundary, and a majority of Converse's rental tenants are active-duty military or their family members. Under SCRA 50 U.S.C. §3955: a servicemember may terminate a lease if (a) the servicemember enters military service after executing the lease, (b) the servicemember receives Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders to depart 35+ miles from the leased premises, or (c) the servicemember is deployed for 90+ days. Termination is effective 30 days after the next rent due date following written notice plus a copy of orders. The landlord may not charge an early-termination fee, penalty, or forfeit any deposit on the basis of the SCRA termination. Texas §92.016 provides an identical right under state law (dual protection). Practical Converse implications: JBSA-Randolph houses the Air Education and Training Command (AETC), the 12th Flying Training Wing (Pilot training), and the 502d Air Base Wing (base operations). Student pilots on initial flight training programs (typically 12–18 months) receive PCS orders upon completion and depart. Annual PCS-driven turnover is materially higher in Converse than in non-military San Antonio suburbs. Converse landlords should expect mid-lease SCRA terminations as a routine business occurrence and structure lease terms, security deposits, and marketing timelines to accommodate frequent turnover.

Where do Converse TX evictions get filed?

Converse is entirely within Bexar County. Converse evictions are filed at the Bexar County Justice of the Peace Court covering Converse's precinct — generally Bexar County JP Precinct 2. Bexar County JP Courts are located at the Paul Elizondo Tower, 101 W. Nueva St., Suite 1020, San Antonio, TX 78205 (central filing); precinct-specific courtrooms may vary. The eviction process in Texas: (1) Serve a 3-Day Notice to Vacate per Tex. Prop. Code §24.005. (2) File a Forcible Entry and Detainer (FED) petition at the Bexar County JP Court. Filing fee approximately $100–$150. (3) Hearing is set by the JP within 10 days of filing; the Bexar County Constable serves notice on the tenant. (4) If the landlord prevails, the JP enters a judgment for possession. (5) After the 5-day appeal window, if the tenant does not appeal to the Bexar County District Court, the Writ of Possession issues; the Constable executes the lockout within approximately 5–10 days. Total uncontested timeline: approximately 3–5 weeks from Notice to lockout. SCRA caution: for active-duty military tenants, confirm there is no automatic stay (SCRA 50 U.S.C. §3931) before proceeding with eviction for non-payment — a servicemember facing financial hardship due to military service may petition for a stay of proceedings. Wrongful eviction of a servicemember under SCRA stay protections creates federal liability.

What is the Judson ISD and why does it matter for Converse rental demand?

Converse is served by the Judson Independent School District (Judson ISD), one of Bexar County's larger suburban school districts with approximately 22,000–24,000 enrolled students and approximately 3,000+ employees (teachers, administrators, support staff). Judson ISD's schools — including Wagner High School, Judson High School, and Converse Judson High School — are a significant driver of family rental demand in Converse. Families with school-age children who want a suburban environment with access to JBSA-Randolph employment specifically seek Converse for Judson ISD enrollment while accessing Randolph BAH rates. For Converse landlords, Judson ISD's school catchment boundaries are a marketing tool: 3BR SFH rentals in strong Judson ISD feeder zones command $200–$400/month premiums above comparable Converse addresses outside preferred school zones. Landlords should confirm school assignments via Judson ISD enrollment office before marketing properties to families, as attendance boundaries can shift with redistricting. Judson ISD employees (teachers, principals, central office staff) earning $48,000–$90,000 also contribute to demand for 1BR and 2BR units in Converse and Universal City.

What tenant protections apply to Converse TX renters without rent control?

Texas Property Code Chapter 92 provides statewide tenant protections in Converse. Key provisions: Habitability and repair (§§92.052–92.061): landlords must repair conditions materially affecting health/safety within 7 days of written notice for urgent issues; tenant remedies include termination, repair-and-deduct (up to 1 month's rent), or court order. Security deposit protections (§§92.101–92.111): 30-day return, bad-faith withholding = $100 + 3× + attorney fees. Retaliation prohibition (§92.331): landlords cannot raise rent, cut services, or initiate eviction within 6 months of a tenant filing a government complaint or exercising a lease right. Lockout prohibition (§92.0081): unauthorized lockouts = actual damages + 1 month's rent + $1,000 + attorney fees. Domestic violence early termination (§92.3515): victims with documentation may terminate early. Military early termination (SCRA §3955 + Texas §92.016): as described above — essential for Converse's large military tenant population. The City of Converse Code Enforcement (210-659-7442) handles property maintenance complaints. The San Antonio Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service (210-227-1853) and Bexar County Legal Aid (210-212-5000) provide tenant legal resources. None of these protections cap the amount of a rent increase.

Converse TX Rent Increase 2026

Q: Does Converse TX have rent control in 2026?

No. Converse, Texas has no rent control ordinance and is expressly prohibited from enacting one by Texas Local Government Code §214.902, which prohibits all Texas municipalities from adopting ordinances controlling residential rent amounts. Converse is a home-rule city in Bexar County with approximately 30,000–35,000 residents as of 2026. It is immediately adjacent to Joint Base San Antonio–Randolph Air Force Base (JBSA-Randolph) and is widely recognized as the most military-concentrated residential community in the San Antonio metropolitan area. Despite this demographic concentration, Converse has no special rent regulation for military housing, no emergency rent cap triggered by military population, and no authority to enact any form of rent control under current Texas law. The City of Converse has a city manager form of government and broad municipal authority over land use and services, but §214.902 expressly prohibits residential rent controls without exception.

Q: What is the security deposit law in Converse TX?

Texas has no statutory security deposit cap. Texas Property Code §92.102 permits Converse landlords to require any deposit amount agreed to by the parties. Market practice in Converse is 1–2 months' rent, consistent with the broader San Antonio military market. The deposit must be returned within 30 days of surrender of possession with a written itemized statement of deductions (Tex. Prop. Code §92.103). Bad-faith failure to return or itemize within 30 days triggers: $100 fixed penalty + 3× the amount wrongfully withheld + reasonable attorney fees (§92.109). SCRA note: if a servicemember terminates under SCRA §3955, the deposit is governed by the standard 30-day return rule starting from the SCRA-effective termination date. The landlord may not deduct the remaining lease balance from the deposit on the basis of an SCRA termination — any such deduction is a wrongful withholding that triggers §92.109 remedies.

No rent control — Texas §214.902 preemption — Bexar County — JBSA-Randolph AFB adjacent — SCRA military early termination

Quick Answer: Converse, Texas has no rent control and Texas Local Government Code §214.902 prohibits any Texas city from enacting one. Landlords may raise rent to any amount with 30 days’ written notice for month-to-month tenancies. Converse is in Bexar County; evictions go to Bexar County JP Precinct 2. JBSA-Randolph is literally adjacent — SCRA and Texas §92.016 military early-termination rights are essential knowledge for every Converse landlord.

Rent Increase Rules: No Cap, No Limit

Converse landlords face zero regulatory ceiling on rent increases. Texas Local Government Code §214.902 expressly prohibits all Texas municipalities from enacting ordinances that control residential rent amounts. Converse is a Bexar County home-rule city with no authority to enact rent stabilization, caps, or just-cause eviction requirements linked to rent regulation.

For month-to-month tenancies, Texas Property Code §91.001 requires one rental period’s written notice before a new rent amount takes effect — at minimum 30 days for monthly leases. For fixed-term leases, rent changes apply only at renewal.

Converse’s market is heavily anchored by JBSA-Randolph military demand. The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates for the San Antonio / JBSA area function as a de facto pricing floor: servicemembers receive BAH as part of their compensation and use it to pay rent. Landlords pricing units within the BAH window maximize their pool of military tenants. BAH rates: E-4 without dependents ~$1,137/month; E-5 with dependents ~$1,590/month; O-3 with dependents ~$1,917/month. Converse’s 1BR market rents ($800–$1,200) are well below most rank-based BAH rates, making Converse one of the most affordable military-adjacent housing markets in the US.

Rule	Converse TX (2026)	Authority
Rent increase cap	None — unlimited	Tex. Local Gov. Code §214.902
Notice (month-to-month)	30 days written	Tex. Prop. Code §91.001
Security deposit cap	None	Tex. Prop. Code §92.102
Deposit return deadline	30 days after surrender	Tex. Prop. Code §92.103
Wrongful withholding penalty	$100 + 3× withheld + attorney fees	Tex. Prop. Code §92.109
Non-payment eviction notice	3-day Notice to Vacate	Tex. Prop. Code §24.005
Eviction court	Bexar County JP Precinct 2	Tex. Prop. Code Ch. 24
Military SCRA early termination	30 days after next rent due date	50 U.S.C. §3955 + Tex. Prop. Code §92.016

JBSA-Randolph AFB: Converse’s Defining Employer

Joint Base San Antonio–Randolph Air Force Base (JBSA-Randolph) is the most important single factor shaping Converse’s rental market. The base’s main gate is on the northern edge of Converse/Universal City. JBSA-Randolph is home to:

Air Education and Training Command (AETC) HQ: The Air Force command responsible for all recruiting, basic military training, and flight/technical training across the US Air Force
502d Air Base Wing: Base operations command for JBSA (covers Randolph, Lackland AFB, and Fort Sam Houston under joint base consolidation)
12th Flying Training Wing: Pilot training, T-6 Texan II primary flight training, and SUPT (Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training)
Approximately 6,000–8,000 active-duty military and 5,000+ civilian DoD employees

The AETC training mission produces a constant student pilot throughput: officers arrive at Randolph for 12–18 month initial flight training programs, then receive PCS orders to their next operational base upon completion. This creates predictable, high-frequency SCRA-triggered lease terminations that are specific to Converse and Universal City in the San Antonio metro.

2026 JBSA BAH rates (San Antonio MSA):

Rank	Without Dependents	With Dependents
E-1	~$1,044	~$1,392
E-4	~$1,137	~$1,467
E-5	~$1,200	~$1,590
E-7	~$1,362	~$1,761
O-1E	~$1,392	~$1,695
O-3	~$1,629	~$1,917

2026 Rent Ranges by Submarket

Submarket	1BR	2BR	3BR SFH
Randolph-adjacent (north Converse)	$900–$1,200	$1,100–$1,500	$1,400–$1,900
FM 78 / IH-10 corridor (older stock)	$750–$1,050	$950–$1,300	$1,200–$1,700
South Converse / Loop 1604 area	$800–$1,100	$1,000–$1,400	$1,300–$1,800
Judson ISD priority feeder zone	$900–$1,200	$1,100–$1,500	$1,400–$2,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Converse TX have rent control in 2026?

No. Texas Local Government Code §214.902 prohibits all Texas municipalities from enacting rent control. Converse has no authority to enact rent stabilization, caps, or related regulations under current Texas law.

Can a JBSA-Randolph servicemember break a Converse lease?

Yes, under the SCRA (50 U.S.C. §3955) and Texas Property Code §92.016. PCS orders requiring relocation 35+ miles away, or qualifying deployment for 90+ days, trigger the right to terminate. Termination is effective 30 days after the next rent due date following written notice with orders attached. No penalty or deposit forfeiture may be charged.

What court handles Converse TX evictions?

Bexar County JP Precinct 2. After a 3-Day Notice to Vacate (Tex. Prop. Code §24.005), file an FED petition at the Bexar County JP Court. Uncontested timeline: approximately 3–5 weeks. SCRA caution: confirm no automatic stay applies before proceeding against an active-duty military tenant.

What BAH rates apply at JBSA-Randolph in 2026?

2026 San Antonio MSA BAH rates: E-4 without dependents ~$1,137/month; E-5 with dependents ~$1,590/month; O-3 with dependents ~$1,917/month. Converse 1BR rents ($800–$1,200) fall below most rank-based BAH floors, making Converse affordable for servicemembers of any rank. Pricing units within the BAH range maximizes military tenant demand.

What is the security deposit law in Converse TX?

No cap under Tex. Prop. Code §92.102. Deposit must be returned within 30 days of surrender. Bad-faith withholding = $100 + 3× withheld + attorney fees (§92.109). SCRA terminations do not justify deposit forfeiture or deduction of remaining lease balance.

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