In Texas, your ESA housing rights rest first on state law. The Texas Fair Housing Act (Texas Property Code Chapter 301) prohibits housing discrimination based on disability and requires housing providers to make reasonable accommodations for renters who rely on assistance animals. This state protection is enforced by the Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division and remains fully active. The federal Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. § 3604) provides the same obligation, and that statute has not changed.
Landlords in Abilene who refuse a valid ESA letter or continue charging pet fees may be in violation of Texas Property Code Chapter 301 and federal law. Complaints can be filed with Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division.