Relating to repairs made pursuant to a tenant's notice of intent to repair and the refund of a tenant's security deposit.

This bill amends Texas Property Code sections to clarify tenant repair requirements and security deposit procedures. It requires tenants to hire independent, licensed contractors (not family, employers, or their own businesses) for repairs after issuing a "notice of intent to repair," and prohibits tenants from repairing structural elements in multi-unit buildings. Landlords must return security deposits or provide an itemized list of deductions within 30 days after tenants surrender possession, and tenants retain their right to a refund even if they don’t provide a forwarding address. These changes directly affect tenants and landlords in Texas rental housing.