Bill > HB2901

This bill amends the Texas Property Code to limit the maximum security deposit a landlord can require from a tenant to one month's rent for a dwelling. Currently, the law defines a security deposit as any advance money (excluding rental application deposits or rent prepayments) intended primarily to secure performance under a lease. The bill explicitly caps the security deposit at one month's rent, which represents a new restriction for landlords. The legislation will only apply to new leases or lease renewals entered into on or after September 1, 2025, meaning existing leases will continue to be governed by the previous law until they are renewed. This change aims to provide financial protection for tenants by preventing landlords from requesting excessively high security deposits that could create barriers to housing access.

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