https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/texas/galveston/ Recent short-term rental regulatory updates for Galveston, TX. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:16:30 GMT https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/texas/galveston/ Texas state preemption legislation that would have limited Galveston's and other cities' authority to regulate STRs failed to advance in the legislature, preserving municipal control over vacation rental regulations. Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT texas-galveston-2025-05-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/texas/galveston/ Following complaints about noise and nuisance activity at large beach house rentals, Galveston amended its nuisance ordinance to include STR-specific provisions with tiered fines. Three violations within 12 months can trigger license suspension or revocation. Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT texas-galveston-2024-05-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/texas/galveston/ Galveston requires all short-term rental operators to register with the city, obtain a business license, and collect and remit applicable hotel occupancy taxes. Registration requires a designated local contact person and proof of compliance with city noise and occupancy standards. Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT texas-galveston-2023-06-01