SB054Introduced in the Senate
Security Deposits & Post-Closing Occupancy Agreements
Introduced by Marc Catlin, District 5
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Concerning an exception to the statutory limit on the amount that a landlord may require a tenant to provide as a security deposit in cases where the landlord and tenant have executed a post-closing occupancy agreement.
Where it stands
Governor Signed
April 20, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: Third Reading Bill · April 2, 2026
64
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
65 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Mabrey | 1 | Yes |
| Steven Woodrow | 2 | Yes |
| Meg Froelich | 3 | Yes |
| Cecelia Espenoza | 4 | Yes |
| Alex Valdez | 5 | Yes |
| Sean Camacho | 6 | Yes |
| Jennifer Bacon | 7 | Yes |
| Lindsay Gilchrist | 8 | Yes |
| Emily Sirota | 9 | Yes |
| Junie Joseph | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Local Government & Housing
Senate Committee on Local Government & Housing Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government
House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Signed by the President of the Senate
Signed by the Speaker of the House
Sent to the Governor
Governor Signed
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