Texas Deposit Interest Rules
no interest requiredTexas has no statewide requirement that landlords pay interest on security deposits (14 of 51 US jurisdictions do). Your lease may still promise interest — if it does, that promise is enforceable.
Educational information: generated from our Texas law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.
How Texas compares
14 of 51 US jurisdictions require landlords to pay interest on security deposits. Here is how Texas compares with other states in our database.
| State | Deposit Interest Rules |
|---|---|
| Texas | no interest required |
| Utah | no interest required |
| Vermont | no interest required |
| Virginia | no interest required |
| Washington | no interest required |
Frequently asked questions
- Do landlords have to pay interest on security deposits in Texas?
- No statewide statute requires it in Texas, though local ordinances or your lease can add the obligation. No limit on amount, but must be returned within 30 days of move-out. Landlord must provide itemized list of deductions.
- How large can the deposit itself be in Texas?
- Texas sets no statewide statutory maximum on the deposit amount — it is negotiated in the lease.
- When do I get my security deposit back in Texas?
- Generally within 30 days after move-out.
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