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HB 410

Relating to pet deposits or fees collected by landlords.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Jon Rosenthal and 1 co-sponsor

HB 410 establishes landlord requirements for collecting, holding, and returning pet deposits or fees from Texas tenants, clarifying tenant protections and landlord obligations.

Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
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Bill Summary · HB 410

Legislative bill overview

HB 410 regulates how landlords in Texas can collect and handle pet deposits or fees from tenants. The bill establishes requirements for the collection, holding, and return of pet-related financial charges, likely establishing standards similar to security deposit protections that already exist in Texas rental law.

Why is this important

Pet ownership is common among renters, and unclear pet fee policies create disputes between landlords and tenants. Establishing clear statutory requirements could reduce litigation, protect tenants from excessive or non-refundable charges mislabeled as deposits, and provide landlords with legal clarity on allowable practices.

Potential points of contention

  • Refundability requirements: Whether pet deposits must be partially or fully refundable versus allowing non-refundable pet fees, and what damages justify deductions
  • Fee caps or limits: Potential disagreement over whether the bill should limit the amount landlords can charge for pets, which could affect landlord profitability
  • Accounting and return timelines: Standards for how quickly deposits must be returned and documentation requirements, which increase landlord administrative burden

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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