Texas HOA & condo law reference
A plain-language quick reference for Texas boards and managers. hoa.to is jurisdiction-aware, so notices and reserve rules follow Texas defaults.
Governing statute
Texas Property Code Ch. 209 (POAs) or Ch. 82 (condominiums). Tex. Prop. Code Ch. 209 / Ch. 82. Governing documents: Declaration (CC&Rs), bylaws and rules.
Meetings & notice
Board meeting notice: 6 day(s). Annual/membership meeting notice: per statute day(s). Regular board meetings at least 144 hours (6 days); special meetings at least 72 hours (3 days); posted or emailed.
Records access
Owners may inspect records within the statutory day(s) of a written request. Section 209.005: owners may examine and copy records on written request; the association may adopt a reasonable-cost policy. Confirm response days with counsel.
Electronic voting
Permitted. Among the most permissive states for electronic voting.
Reserve studies & funding
Not mandated statewide. Funding: none. No Texas statutory reserve-study mandate; follow the governing documents.
Liens & collections
Assessment liens are permitted. Enforcement (Sections 209.006-.007) requires certified-mail notice describing the violation plus a reasonable cure period; owner may request a hearing on or before the 30th day. Section 209.009 bars foreclosure on a lien consisting solely of fines, interest or attorney's fees. Condominium (Ch. 82) foreclosure needs at least 21 days' notice. Certified-mail notice and a cure period are required before suspending use, suing, charging for damage, fining or credit-reporting. Texas has a mini-FDCPA act that can bind the association.
Resale / status documents
Document: resale certificate. Resale certificate of the unit's standing provided to a purchaser; verify statutory turnaround with counsel.