Texas has no deposit cap. Landlords must refund within 30 days after surrender (tenant must provide forwarding address). Deductions cannot cover normal wear. No interest or separate account required.
Last verified: 2026-10-10
Max deposit
—
no statutory cap
Return deadline
30
days after tenancy ends
Interest required
No
not required
Separate account
No
Maximum Security Deposit
No statutory maximum
No numeric cap established in retrieved residential chapter evidence.
Return Deadline
30 days
After surrender, subject to statutory forwarding-address requirement.
Interest on Deposit
Not required
No interest requirement identified in Tex. Prop. Code §92.103/§92.106.
Separate Account Required
Not required
No separate account requirement identified.
⚖️ Permitted Deductions
Damages and charges legally owed under lease or breach; no ordinary wear; itemization exception for undisputed unpaid rent needs verification.
📋 Official Source
The information on this page is sourced from the primary Texas statute. Always verify against the current official text before making decisions.
How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Texas?
Texas does not set a statutory maximum for security deposits. Landlords and tenants may agree to any amount in the lease. No numeric cap established in retrieved residential chapter evidence.
How long does a landlord have to return the security deposit in Texas?
Texas landlords must return the security deposit — or provide a written itemized statement of deductions — within 30 days after the tenancy ends. After surrender, subject to statutory forwarding-address requirement.
Does Texas require landlords to pay interest on security deposits?
No. Texas law does not require landlords to pay interest to tenants on security deposits. No interest requirement identified in Tex. Prop. Code §92.103/§92.106.
Must Texas landlords keep security deposits in a separate bank account?
No. Texas law does not require a separate bank account for security deposits. No separate account requirement identified.
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This page is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Security deposit laws change — always verify the current statute or consult a licensed attorney in Texas before making decisions. Official source: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PR/htm/PR.92.htm. Last reviewed: 2026-10-10.