Get your security deposit back in Harris County (Houston)
Texas landlords must return your deposit within 30 days of move-out under Tex. Prop. Code § 92.103. If yours didn't, a statute-cited demand letter is the first step — and if they still ignore you, you can file in small claims court in Harris County (Houston).
Return deadline
30 days (Tex. Prop. Code § 92.103)
Small claims court
Harris County Justice of the Peace Courts (Small Claims)
Filing fee
$49 filing + $75 service per defendant · claims up to $20,000
Claims up to $20,000. Service performed by Harris County Constables (separate per-defendant fee).
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