Texas Security Deposit Law (2026): The 30-Day Rule, the 3x Penalty and How to Sue

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0530

Texas gives renters one of the more tenant-friendly deposit rules in the country, but only if you know how to trigger it. The law sets no ceiling on the deposit, yet it puts a hard 30-day clock on the refund and hands you a stacked penalty when a landlord keeps your money without cause. The catch is that the clock does not start on its own. You have to hand the landlord a written forwarding address first.

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Texas Security Deposit Law (2026): The 30-Day Rule, the 3x Penalty and How to Sue