Do You Have to Disclose Mold When Selling a House in Texas?

Yes, but only if you know about it. Texas law does not require sellers to test their home for mold before listing it, but under Texas Property Code § 5.008, sellers of most 1–4 unit residential properties must disclose known material defects — including mold problems they're aware of or have already had remediated — on the Seller's Disclosure Notice. If a seller genuinely doesn't know mold exists, failing to find it later usually isn't a legal violation, but knowingly hiding it is.

What does Texas law actually require sellers to disclose?

Texas Property Code § 5.008 requires most residential sellers to give buyers a written Seller's Disclosure Notice, generally before the sales contract is signed. The notice covers the condition of the property, including known defects, needed repairs, and past issues the seller is aware of. The statute doesn't single out mold as its own category the way it does items like the roof, foundation, or plumbing — instead, mold typically falls under the general