Texas Statutes
Subchapter B. Form and Content of Agreements
Section 92.055. Restrictions on Late Charges and Reinstatement Fees

Sec. 92.055. RESTRICTIONS ON LATE CHARGES AND REINSTATEMENT FEES. (a) Only one late charge or reinstatement fee may be collected on a payment regardless of the period during which the payment remains in default.
(b) A rental-purchase agreement may require the consumer to pay a late charge or reinstatement fee only if:
(1) a periodic payment is delinquent for more than:
(A) seven days, if the payment is due monthly; or
(B) three days, if the payment is due more frequently than monthly; and
(2) the charge or fee is in an amount not less than $5 and not more than the lesser of:
(A) $10; or
(B) 10 percent of the delinquent payment.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.

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