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Texas Residential Lease Agreement

A residential lease agreement in Texas sets the rent, the term, and each party's responsibilities in writing. Texas sets no statutory cap on security deposits and requires the deposit back within 30 days after move-out (Tex. Prop. Code 92.103).

This template walks you through every clause a Texas lease should cover: parties, property, rent and due date, security deposit, maintenance, and house rules. Download the finished lease in Word and PDF.

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Texas security deposit rules

Texas security deposit rules at a glance
Security deposit capNo statutory cap: check your state statute and local rules.
Deposit return deadline30 days
StatuteTex. Prop. Code 92.103

Verify before you rely on it

Landlord-tenant statutes change, and cities or counties can add stricter local rules. Confirm the current Texas requirement in the statute cited above (or with your local court's self-help resources) before signing your lease.

How this template works in Texas

Answer guided questions about the parties, the property, the rent, and the deposit, and the lease writes itself in front of you. Select Texas as the property's state and the agreement is captioned accordingly.

The form, the live preview, and the full guide live on the main Residential Lease Agreement page.

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