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Texas security deposit law

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General return deadline

30 days

Section 92.103 sets a 30-day period after the tenant surrenders the premises for the security-deposit refund.

Scope notes

Section 92.107 addresses the tenant’s written forwarding address and states that failure to provide one does not forfeit the right to a refund.

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Source excerpt

“on or before the 30th day after the date the tenant surrenders the premises”

§ 92.103(a), subject to § 92.107

Authority: Texas Constitution and Statutes
Human verified: Jul 29, 2026
Source checked: Jul 29, 2026
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Deductions and accounting

Itemized list with balance

Section 92.104 addresses deductions, the remaining balance, a written description, and an itemized list.

Scope notes

The section contains a stated exception to the description-and-list requirement when rent is owed and the amount is not disputed.

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“may not retain any portion … to cover normal wear and tear”

§ 92.104(b)–(c)

Authority: Texas Constitution and Statutes
Human verified: Jul 29, 2026
Source checked: Jul 29, 2026
Confidence: High — direct statute text

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Texas Property Code chapter 92

Texas Constitution and Statutes · Tex. Prop. Code §§ 92.103–92.104

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DwellDocket. “Texas security deposit law.” Human verified Jul 29, 2026. https://dwelldocket.com/landlord-tenant/texas/security-deposits/

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