Texas HOA & Condo Association Laws
Texas governs post-1994 condos under the Uniform Condominium Act and subjects most single-family HOAs to chapter 209, a strong owner-protection statute: open board meetings, records production timelines, fining notice-and-cure, and judicial-foreclosure-style safeguards for assessment liens.
Which statutes apply in Texas?
- Condominiums
- Texas Uniform Condominium Act (Tex. Prop. Code ch. 82)
- HOAs / planned communities
- Texas Residential Property Owners Protection Act (Tex. Prop. Code ch. 209)
Key compliance rules for Texas boards and managers
- Ch. 209: fining requires written notice and a hearing opportunity; cure periods mandated
- Records requests must be answered on statutory timelines; management certificates filed with the county
- Expedited foreclosure of assessment liens requires court order for ch. 209 HOAs
- Open board meetings with posted notice (2021 SB 1588 expanded transparency)
Resale and disclosure requirements
Resale certificates are statutory for both condos (§ 82.157) and ch. 209 HOAs (§ 207.003), with content and fee rules.
Running associations in Texas?
Portier369 handles the operational side of Texas compliance — official records, owner and board notices, reserve and budget tracking, violation due process, and document packages — in one platform built for community association managers.
Frequently asked questions
What law governs condo associations in Texas?
Condominiums in Texas are governed by the Texas Uniform Condominium Act (Tex. Prop. Code ch. 82). Homeowners associations and planned communities fall under the Texas Residential Property Owners Protection Act (Tex. Prop. Code ch. 209).
Are resale disclosures required in Texas?
Resale certificates are statutory for both condos (§ 82.157) and ch. 209 HOAs (§ 207.003), with content and fee rules.
What software helps Texas associations stay compliant?
Association management software like Portier369 supports the operational side of Texas compliance: maintaining official records, distributing meeting notices, tracking reserves and budgets, running violation due process with notices and hearings, and assembling resale document packages.
Nearby state guides
This guide is an educational summary, not legal advice. Statutes are amended regularly — confirm current law with an attorney licensed in Texas before acting.