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TX HB2901

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lauren Ashley Simmons

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Caps residential security deposits at a maximum of one month's rent for the dwelling, amending Section 92.102 of the Texas Property Code

  • Defines security deposit as any advance of money (excluding rental application deposits or advance rent payments) intended to secure performance under a residential lease

  • Applies only to leases entered into or renewed on or after the effective date; existing leases remain governed by prior law

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the maximum amount of a security deposit for a residential lease.

Property Interests

Last Action

Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

3/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development3/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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