 Now, per Texas statutory law, the landlord has a duty to make a diligent effort to repair or remedy a condition if the tenant gave notice of the condition, the tenant is not delinquent in the payment of rent at the time notice is given, and the condition materially affects the physical health or safety of an ordinary tenant.However, Texas landlords have no duty to repair conditions caused by tenants.A tenant whose landlord has breached her duty to keep the property habitable has a few different legal options.