Texas Rent receipts, payment methods & cash
Rent receipts, payment methods & cash in Texas
A landlord must accept timely cash rent unless a written lease requires payment by check, money order or another traceable instrument. For cash payments, the landlord must give a written receipt and record the payment in a record book.
Verified Source: Tex. Prop. Code § 92.011 · last checked 2026-10-15
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