Tex. Prop. Code Ann. §§ 92.001–92.355 § 92.101
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Sec. 92.101. APPLICATION. This subchapter applies to all residential leases. Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3639, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 744, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.
Section 92.101 of the Texas Property Code establishes that the security deposit subchapter (Sections 92.101–92.109) applies broadly to all residential leases in Texas, without carving out exceptions based on lease type, property size, or rental amount. This means the rules governing security deposits—such as return deadlines and permissible deductions—extend to virtually every landlord-tenant relationship involving a residential dwelling. The provision has been in effect since 1984 and was reaffirmed by a 1995 amendment.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 92.101, operators of any residential rental property in Texas—whether a single-family home, apartment, or other dwelling—are subject to the security deposit rules contained in this subchapter. Compliant operators generally apply these rules uniformly across all their residential units, regardless of lease length or rental price. Familiarity with the full scope of §§ 92.101–92.355 helps ensure that deposit-handling practices align with what Texas law requires for every residential tenancy.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 92.101 confirms that the Texas security deposit protections apply to all residential leases, meaning tenants in virtually any type of rental housing in Texas are covered by this subchapter. Tenants who believe their landlord has not followed the deposit rules may have grounds to raise a violation, file a complaint with a relevant local authority, or consult a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options. Because § 92.101 sets a broad scope, tenants are generally not excluded from these protections based on the type or size of their rental unit.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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