Texas Landlord-Tenant Law: The Verified Rules (2026)
Every value below cites its statute and shows the date we last checked it. Where we haven't verified a rule yet, we say so — we never guess at the law.
Security deposits
Maximum deposit
VerifiedNo statutory limit on the deposit amount.
Source: Tex. Prop. Code ch. 92 (no limit specified) · Last verified June 12, 2026 · Deposit interest tool for Texas →
Return deadline
Spot-check advised30 days
Source: Tex. Prop. Code § 92.103 · Last verified June 1, 2026 · Deposit return tool for Texas →
Itemized statement required
Spot-check advisedYes
Source: Tex. Prop. Code § 92.103 · Last verified June 1, 2026 · Deposit return tool for Texas →
Rent, fees, and notice
Late fee limit
VerifiedNo statutory cap (must be reasonable)
Source: Tex. Prop. Code § 92.019 · Last verified June 12, 2026 · Late fee tool for Texas →
Late fee grace period
Verified2 days
Source: Tex. Prop. Code § 92.019 · Last verified June 12, 2026 · Late fee tool for Texas →
Rent increase notice
Spot-check advised30 days
Source: No specific Texas statute (governed by the lease/rental period) · Last verified June 1, 2026 · Rent increase notice tool for Texas →
Month-to-month termination notice
Verified30 days
Source: Tex. Prop. Code § 91.001 · Last verified July 2, 2026
The Texas Landlord Law Cheat Sheet
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