How long does a landlord have to refund a security deposit in Texas?

On or before the 30th day after the tenant surrenders the premises, once the tenant has given a forwarding address in writing (Tex. Prop. Code §§ 92.103 to 92.109).

What the statute says

The Texas letter restates the statute this way:

Under section 92.103(a) of the Texas Property Code, except as provided by section 92.107, a landlord must refund a security deposit to the tenant on or before the 30th day after the date the tenant surrenders the premises. Section 92.107(a) provides that the landlord is not obligated to return the deposit or give a written description of damages and charges until the tenant gives the landlord a written statement of the tenant's forwarding address for the purpose of refunding the deposit. Under section 92.104(c), if the landlord retains all or part of a security deposit under that section, the landlord must give the tenant the balance of the deposit, if any, together with a written description and itemized list of all deductions.

Statute: Tex. Prop. Code §§ 92.103 to 92.109. Read the statute.

Last reviewed: October 2026