Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 92.1641 - Landlord's Defenses Relating to Installing or Rekeying Certain Security Devices The landlord has a defense to liability under Section 92.164 if:
(1) the tenant has not fully paid all rent then due from the tenant on the date the tenant gives a request under Section 92.157(c) or the notice required by Section 92.164; or(2) on the date the tenant terminates the lease or files suit the tenant has not fully paid costs requested by the landlord and authorized by Section 92.162.Tex. Prop. Code § 92.1641
Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1198,Sec. 8, eff. 1/1/2016.Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1072,Sec. 3, eff. 1/1/2016.Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 48, Sec. 17, eff. 9/1/1993. Renumbered from Sec. 92.158 and amended 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 17.001(a), eff. 9/1/2001. Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3645, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. 1/1/1984.