What is the difference between pay-or-quit and cure-or-quit in Texas?
A pay-or-quit notice is for non-payment of rent: the tenant must pay the full amount due within the notice period or vacate. A cure-or-quit notice is for any other lease violation: the tenant must fix the breach (remove the pet, stop the nuisance, repair the damage) or vacate. Texas typically requires different notice periods for each: 3 days under Tex. Prop. Code 24.005, unless the lease specifies longer. An unconditional quit notice (no cure option) is reserved for the most serious breaches like illegal activity. The notice must clearly identify which type it is.
Source: Texas eviction statute
This is an informational answer based on Texas eviction statute as of early 2026. It is not legal advice. Housing law changes year to year and local ordinances (especially in rent-controlled or rent-stabilized cities) can override or add to state law. For contested cases, consult a Texas-licensed attorney.