Relating to a tenant's receipt of a security deposit refund.
HB 2908 requires landlords in Texas to offer tenants two specific options for receiving security deposit refunds: a check, money order, or other traceable payment method, or a credit applied back to the original payment method (like a credit card). This directly affects tenants who pay security deposits using electronic or credit card payments, giving them flexibility in how they receive their refund. The bill amends the Property Code to mandate this choice, effective September 1, 2025. It creates a concrete policy change by standardizing refund methods without altering deposit amounts or landlord obligations.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 19, 2025
Last action Mar 19, 2025
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Mar 19, 2025
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Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
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Mar 19, 2025
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Lauren Simmons
DDemocratic
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