Tex. Property Code § 92.104
RETENTION OF SECURITY DEPOSIT; ACCOUNTING
Texas · Texas Property Code · Status: effective
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- Tex. Property Code § 92.104, RETENTION OF SECURITY DEPOSIT; ACCOUNTING, Texas, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/564709
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(a) Before returning a security deposit, the landlord may deduct from the deposit damages and charges for which the tenant is legally liable under the lease or as a result of breaching the lease.
(b) The landlord may not retain any portion of a security deposit to cover normal wear and tear.
(c) If the landlord retains all or part of a security deposit under this section, the landlord shall give to the tenant the balance of the security deposit, if any, together with a written description and itemized list of all deductions. The landlord is not required to give the tenant a description and itemized list of deductions if:
(1) the tenant owes rent when he surrenders possession of the premises; and
(2) there is no controversy concerning the amount of rent owed.