Texas Tenant Rights Guide
Security deposits, eviction laws, rent control, and tenant protections in Texas
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Texas is largely landlord-friendly. No deposit cap, but landlord must return within 30 days. Repair-and-deduct allowed up to 1 month's rent. No statewide rent control.
Security Deposit Max
No cap
Deposit Return
30 days
Entry Notice Required
Not required
Rent Control
Not permitted
Just Cause Eviction
Not required
Repair & Deduct
Allowed
Detailed Protections
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Security Deposit Limit
No statutory cap
Limited Protection
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Deposit Return Period
30 days after move-out (with itemization)
Protection Exists
❌
Entry Notice Required
Not specified by statute
No Protection
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Rent Control
Banned statewide (Texas Prop. Code § 214.902)
No Protection
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Repair & Deduct
Up to 1 month's rent after proper notice
Protection Exists
❌
Just Cause Eviction
Not required
No Protection
Last reviewed 2026. Laws change — verify with your state attorney general or a local tenant rights organization.
Common Questions
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