Tex. Prop. Code § 92.109 - Bad faith retention results in $100 + 3x amount wrongfully withheld + attorney fees: Texas statute explainer

Plain-English explanation of bad faith penalties with actionable next steps.

Reviewed: 2026-03-03

Reviewer: ReclaimDeposit legal research team

Deadline context

30 days

Penalty context

$100 + 3x damages

Primary statute

Tex. Prop. Code § 92.103-92.109

How to use this statute in your case

Quick answers to the questions renters usually have before citing this statute in a demand letter or court filing.

This section governs bad faith penalties and should be cited when disputing wrongful withholding under Texas law.

30 days after tenant surrenders AND provides written forwarding address (30 days).

$100 + 3x amount wrongfully withheld + attorney fees.

Turn this citation into an actionable demand and timeline.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the questions renters usually have before citing this statute in a demand letter or court filing.

This section governs bad faith penalties and should be cited when disputing wrongful withholding under Texas law.

30 days after tenant surrenders AND provides written forwarding address (30 days).

$100 + 3x amount wrongfully withheld + attorney fees.