{"data":{"id":"us-tx/tex.-property-code-92.104","jurisdiction":"us-tx","citation":"Tex. Property Code § 92.104","heading":"RETENTION OF SECURITY DEPOSIT; ACCOUNTING.","body":"(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.\n(b) The landlord may not retain any portion of a security deposit to cover normal wear and tear.\n(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:\n(1) the tenant owes rent when he surrenders possession of the premises; and\n(2) there is no controversy concerning the amount of rent owed.\nActs 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3640, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.","path":["PROPERTY CODE","TITLE 8. LANDLORD AND TENANT","CHAPTER 92. RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES","SUBCHAPTER C. SECURITY DEPOSITS"],"source_url":"https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PR/htm/PR.92.htm#92.104","current_through":"89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T01:47:37Z","sha256":"251f13103b9abccc5f58c33f6dbc959de912e14462e02e47ca6f7d2220936149","source_id":"us-tx","stale":false,"prev":"us-tx/tex.-property-code-92.1031","next":"us-tx/tex.-property-code-92.1041"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}