Texas Security Deposit Deadline
Texas generally gives the landlord 30 days after the tenant surrenders the premises to return the security deposit.
If the landlord keeps part of the deposit, the landlord generally must send a written description and itemized list of deductions.
The trigger matters
The clock is tied to surrender of the premises.
That is why it helps to keep a clean record of:
- when you moved out
- when keys were returned
- when possession was clearly given back
The forwarding-address rule matters too
Texas also makes the tenant's written forwarding address important.
If you did not give your forwarding address in writing, the landlord's obligation to return the deposit or provide the written accounting may not have been triggered yet.
That is often the first thing to fix.
What to do if the deadline passed
- confirm the surrender date
- confirm that your forwarding address was given in writing
- gather the lease, photos, and messages
- check whether any refund or itemized deduction statement was sent
- move into the written notice sequence if the issue is still unresolved
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Next step
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Important
This page provides general information and not legal advice.