https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/texas/south-padre-island/ Recent short-term rental regulatory updates for South Padre Island, TX. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:16:30 GMT https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/texas/south-padre-island/ Proposed Texas legislation that would have created a state preemption framework for STR regulations failed to advance, leaving cities including South Padre Island with full municipal authority over vacation rental policy. Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT texas-south-padre-island-2025-05-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/texas/south-padre-island/ The city increases code enforcement staffing during spring break (March–April) to address occupancy and noise violations at vacation rental properties. Operators with repeat violations face license suspension. Some condominium complexes on the island impose their own spring break restrictions through HOA rules. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT texas-south-padre-island-2024-03-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/texas/south-padre-island/ South Padre Island requires all short-term rental operators to hold a city business license, designate a 24/7 local contact, and register for city and state hotel occupancy tax collection. Annual renewal is required and the registration number must appear in all online listings. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT texas-south-padre-island-2023-01-01