HB 1518, known as the Ready to Rent Texas Act, this bill requires the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to create an online portal for issuing verified residential rental applications. These applications, valid for 90 days, would consolidate and verify necessary tenant information, including rental history, income, credit, and criminal background checks. Landlords must accept these applications and cannot charge additional fees or require supplemental applications. The Act mandates the portal to be operational by December 31, 2025, with an effective date of January 1, 2026​.