Tex. Prop. Code Ann. §§ 92.001–92.355 § 92.155
HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS--SLIDING DOOR SECURITY DEVICES.
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Sec. 92.155. HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS--SLIDING DOOR SECURITY DEVICES. A sliding door pin lock or sliding door security bar required by this subchapter must be installed at a height not higher than:(1) 54 inches from the floor, if installed before September 1, 1993; or(2) 48 inches from the floor, if installed on or after September 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 357, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Section 92.155 of the Texas Property Code sets maximum height limits for sliding door security devices—specifically pin locks and security bars—that are required under the residential security subchapter. Devices installed before September 1, 1993 must be no higher than 54 inches from the floor, while those installed on or after that date must be no higher than 48 inches from the floor. These height limits are intended to ensure that security hardware remains accessible to residents of varying physical abilities.
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Under Tex. Prop. Code § 92.155, landlords who install or replace sliding door pin locks or security bars on required sliding doors must ensure the hardware is mounted at or below 48 inches from the floor for any installation made on or after September 1, 1993. Compliant operators typically measure and document installation heights as part of their unit-turnover or maintenance records. Keeping hardware within the specified height range is part of meeting the broader security device obligations set out in the subchapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.155 establishes that sliding door security devices in your rental unit must be installed within specific height limits—no higher than 48 inches from the floor for devices installed since September 1, 1993. If a pin lock or security bar appears to be mounted above the required height, tenants generally have the option of notifying the landlord in writing and requesting a correction, or contacting a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on next steps. Tenants may also explore whether a height violation could be raised in connection with the broader security device remedies available under the Texas Property Code.
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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