Texas tenant rights specify that a landlord must follow the proper legal procedure to have a tenant evicted. If a court rules in favor of eviction, under Texas law a tenant is allowed five days to either appeal the court's decision or move out. Texas tenant rights also protect tenants against discrimination based on race, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability. Specific city ordinances in some Texas cities also specify additional protection against discrimination due to sexual orientation. Texas tenant rights also give tenants the right to safe and secure homes; in most cases a dwelling n Texas must be equipped with proper security devices such as dead bolts on exterior doors and window latches. A specific law enacted by the Texas Legislature requires landlords to give tenants prior written notice regarding rule changes that are not included in the lease. Landlords are also required under Texas law to refund any unused portion of a tenant's security deposit within thirty days of a tenant's departure from the rental property.