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(a) In this section, “governmental entity” means the state, an agency of the state, or a political subdivision of the state.
(b) A landlord or a landlord's manager or agent may not charge or seek reimbursement from the landlord's tenant for the amount of a fine imposed on the landlord by a governmental entity unless the tenant or another occupant of the tenant's dwelling actually caused the damage or other condition on which the fine is based.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Property Code - PROP § 92.018. Liability of Tenant for Governmental Fines - last updated April 14, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/property-code/prop-sect-92-018/
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