Section 92.011 - Cash Rental Payments(a) A landlord shall accept a tenant's timely cash rental payment unless a written lease between the landlord and tenant requires the tenant to make rental payments by check, money order, or other traceable or negotiable instrument.(b) A landlord who receives a cash rental payment shall:(1) provide the tenant with a written receipt; and(2) enter the payment date and amount in a record book maintained by the landlord.(c) A tenant or a governmental entity or civic association acting on the tenant's behalf may file suit against a landlord to enjoin a violation of this section. A party who prevails in a suit brought under this subsection may recover court costs and reasonable attorney's fees from the other party. In addition to court costs and reasonable attorney's fees, a tenant who prevails under this subsection may recover from the landlord the greater of one month's rent or $500 for each violation of this section.Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 938, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1993. Renumbered from Property Code Sec. 92.010 by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 17.01(44), eff. 9/1/1995.