Texas HOA Laws
Official statutes
Each statute links to the official government text. Guides explain them in plain English.
Architectural Review
Assessments & Dues
Fines & Violations
Flags & Signs
Standby Generators
Notice & Hearings
Home Sales & Disclosures
Landscaping
Liens & Collections
Meetings & Elections
Association Records
Solar Energy
Texas guides
Texas law limits how a property owners' association can restrict permanently installed standby electric generators. It defines covered generators, lists rules associations may enforce, and sets cost limits on location rules.
Texas property owners' associations must make books and records available to owners under Tex. Prop. Code 209.005. This page explains inspection rights, deadlines, costs, and limits based on the statute text.
Texas Property Code section 202.010 limits HOA restrictions on solar devices, listing allowed exceptions and approval criteria.
Texas property owners' association law gives owners the right to request a board hearing to discuss and verify facts and resolve certain violations. It sets hearing, notice, packet, and postponement deadlines and allows alternative dispute resolution. The association's governing documents and later amendments may also apply.
Texas property owners' associations must send written notice by certified mail before many enforcement actions, including fines and suspensions. The notice must describe the violation, state amounts due, and explain cure and hearing rights under Tex. Prop. Code 209.006.
Community questions in Texas
0Frequently Asked Questions About Texas HOA Laws
Where can I read the official HOA laws for Texas?
Each statute listed on this page links to the official government source. Always read the current official text, because statutes are amended over time.
Do my HOA governing documents also matter?
Yes. Your declaration (CC&Rs), bylaws and rules work together with state law. Where they conflict, the statute usually controls, but the details depend on the exact wording of both.
Is this page legal advice?
No. Harrington Community provides legal information based on official statute texts. It is not a law firm and does not review individual cases. For advice on your situation, contact a licensed attorney or your state bar referral service.
This page is general legal information, not legal advice, and Harrington Community is not a law firm. For advice about your situation, contact a licensed attorney or your state bar's lawyer referral service.