They are holding out for someone with no pets.

When they sign the lease we highlight on the first page...no pets, no smoking and we sent reports and problems back to section 8 concerning tenant issues.

I'm allergic to cats and I have a no pets clause in the contract.

If you prohibit all dogs you're eliminating almost half of all prospects.We don't allow pets in apt. and allow certain dogs/pets in houses with conditions and deposits.

You can specify if you allow pets, past evictions, BK, etc.  

Straight to the point, is it legal in the state of Texas for an apartment complex to charge a pet deposit and to charge a monthly pet fee on top of that?

Might look good on paper but be prepared for evictions, stolen copper, stolen wire, stolen AC units, graffiti, smoking, illegal roomers and pets.

I have already warned them about violating the pet policy.

Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

I have a no pets policy.