Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Died

HB 1299 — Relating to certain deposits, fees, or charges required to be provided by a tenant or prospective tenant in connection with a residential lease.

Last action — Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 10 2025 2:24PM

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This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Relating to certain deposits, fees, or charges required to be provided by a tenant or prospective tenant in connection with a residential lease.

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 2 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 92.001, Property Code, Section 92.102, Property Code.

  • Section 92.001, Property Code

    (5-a) "Security deposit" means a security deposit described by Section 92.102.

    amended

  • Section 92.102, Property Code

    (a) or to secure payment for damage to the leased premises (b) Any deposit that a landlord requires a prospective tenant to provide to the landlord to lease a dwelling or that the lease requires a tenant to provide to the landlord or maintain in effect for all or part of the lease term is presumed to be a security deposit. Any refundable or nonrefundable fee or charge required by a landlord for damages, no matter how designated, is presumed to be a security deposit.

    amended

Action History

  1. Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1299 do?
Relating to certain deposits, fees, or charges required to be provided by a tenant or prospective tenant in connection with a residential lease.
Who sponsors HB 1299?
HB 1299 is sponsored by Hubert Vo and Diego Bernal.
What is the current status of HB 1299?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 1299?
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