Association records
Tex. Prop. Code § 209.005
Owners' right to inspect and copy association books and records, and the association's response deadlines.
Texas Property Code Chapter 209
Texas HOA Law
Property Code Chapter 209
Chapter 209 of the Texas Property Code sets baseline rights for owners in residential property owners' associations. It governs records access, open meetings, the notice owners must get before enforcement, and the protections that apply to assessment collection and foreclosure.
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Open board meetings
Tex. Prop. Code § 209.0051
Notice and access requirements for board meetings, and the limited topics that may be discussed in executive session.
Board elections
Tex. Prop. Code § 209.00593
Procedures for electing board members, including notice of candidacy.
Notice before enforcement
Tex. Prop. Code § 209.006
The written notice an association must send before suing, fining, or suspending an owner's rights.
Hearing before the board
Tex. Prop. Code § 209.007
An owner's right to request a hearing before the board, and the option of alternative dispute resolution.
Payment plans
Tex. Prop. Code § 209.0062
When associations must offer an alternative payment schedule for delinquent assessments.
Third-party collections
Tex. Prop. Code § 209.0064
Notice and cure requirements before an association can hold an owner liable for collection agent fees.
Foreclosure protections
Tex. Prop. Code §§ 209.0091, 209.0092
Prerequisites to foreclosure, including notice to other lienholders, and the requirement of judicial foreclosure.
Texas FAQ
Chapter 209 applies to most residential subdivisions governed by a property owners' association with mandatory membership. Condominiums are generally governed by other chapters of the Property Code, such as Chapter 82.
Generally, yes. Section 209.006 requires written notice describing the violation and giving the owner a chance to cure and to request a hearing under section 209.007 before most fines, suspensions, or lawsuits.
Chapter 209 limits HOA foreclosure. Among other things, section 209.0092 requires the association to obtain a court order (judicial foreclosure) and section 209.0091 requires notice to other lienholders first. Ask the AI assistant to walk through the requirements that apply to you.
This page is general information about Texas law, not legal advice. Statutes change; confirm current text with the official code and consult a licensed attorney about your situation.