What is the Texas law requirement for lead-based paint hazards in marketing for older homes?

• A. Disclose known hazards; provide buyers with access to required federal disclosure forms and information.
• B. Disclose hazards only if the seller wishes.
• C. Do not disclose hazards.
• D. Disclose hazards verbally only.

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that when marketing or selling an older home (built before 1978), you must disclose any known lead-based paint hazards and give the buyer access to the federal disclosure forms and information. Texas practice follows federal rules: if there are known lead-based paint hazards, disclose them in writing and provide the buyer with the required federal lead-based paint disclosure form and the EPA/HUD information pamphlet. This isnures the buyer receives both the hazard information and the official documents. It’s not enough to rely on seller wishes, nor to disclose only verbally, because the law requires a written disclosure and access to the federally required forms.