Tex. Prop. Code § 209.003

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(a) This chapter applies only to a residential subdivision that is subject to restrictions or provisions in a declaration that authorize the property owners’ association to collect regular or special assessments on all or a majority of the property in the subdivision. (b) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, this chapter applies only to a property owners’ association that requires mandatory membership in the association for all or a majority of the owners of residential property within the subdivision subject to the association’s dedicatory instruments. (c) This chapter applies to a residential property owners’ association regardless of whether the entity is designated as a “homeowners’ association,” “community association,” or similar designation in the restrictions or dedicatory instrument. (d) This chapter does not apply to a condominium as defined by Section 81.002 (Definitions) or 82.003 (Definitions) . (e) The following provisions of this chapter do not apply to a property owners’ association that is a mixed-use master association that existed before January 1, 1974, and that does not have the authority under a dedicatory instrument or other governing document to impose fines:

Section 209.005 (Association Records) (c);

Section 209.0056 (Notice of Election or Association Vote) ;

Section 209.0057 (Recount of Votes) ;

Section 209.0058 (Ballots) ;

Section 209.00592 (Voting; Quorum) ; and

Section 209.0062 (Alternative Payment Schedule for Certain Assessments) . Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 926, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2002. Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1367 (H.B. 3674 ), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2007. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1026 (H.B. 2761 ), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2012. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1142 (H.B. 1821 ), Sec. 6, eff. January 1, 2012. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1217 (S.B. 472 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1282 (H.B. 1228 ), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2012. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093 ), Sec. 17.002(a), eff. September 1, 2013. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093 ), Sec. 17.002(b), eff. September 1, 2013. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1183 (S.B. 1168 ), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2015. Source: Section 209.003 — Applicability of Chapter , https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PR/htm/PR.209.htm#209.003 (accessed May 26, 2025). 209.001 Short Title 209.002 Definitions 209.003 Applicability of Chapter 209.004 Management Certificates 209.005 Association Records 209.006 Notice Required Before Enforcement Action 209.007 Hearing Before Board 209.008 Attorney’s Fees 209.009 Foreclosure Sale Prohibited in Certain Circumstances 209.010 Notice After Foreclosure Sale 209.011 Right of Redemption After Foreclosure 209.012 Restrictive Covenants Granting Easements to Certain Property Owners’ Associations 209.013 Authority of Association to Amend Dedicatory Instrument 209.014 Mandatory Election Required After Failure to Call Regular Meeting 209.015 Regulation of Land Use: Residential Purpose 209.016 Regulation of Residential Leases or Rental Agreements 209.017 Justice Court Jurisdiction 209.0041 Adoption or Amendment of Certain Dedicatory Instruments 209.0042 Methods of Providing Notices to Owners 209.0051 Open Board Meetings 209.0052 Association Contracts 209.0055 Voting 209.0056 Notice of Election or Association Vote 209.0057 Recount of Votes 209.0058 Ballots 209.0059 Right to Vote 209.0061 Association Policy 209.0062 Alternative Payment Schedule for Certain Assessments 209.0063 Priority of Payments 209.0064 Third Party Collections 209.0065 Credit Reporting Services 209.0091 Prerequisites to Foreclosure: Notice and Opportunity to Cure for Certain Other Lienholders 209.0092 Judicial Foreclosure Required 209.0093 Removal or Adoption of Foreclosure Authority 209.0094 Assessment Lien Filing 209.00505 Architectural Review Authority 209.00591 Board Membership 209.00592 Voting 209.00593 Election of Board Members 209.00594 Tabulation of and Access to Ballots Up to date Verified: May 26, 2025 § 209.003. Applicability of Chap.'s source at texas.gov Stay Connected Join thousands of people who receive monthly site updates. Subscribe Get Legal Help The State Bar of Texas runs a service for finding an attorney in good standing. Initial consultations are usually free or discounted: Lawyer Referral & Information Service (LRIS) Committed to Public Service We will always provide free access to the current law. In addition, we provide special support for non-profit, educational, and government users. Through social entrepreneurship, we’re lowering the cost of legal services and increasing citizen access. Navigate Find a Lawyer Blog About Us API Contact Us Reports Secondary Sources Privacy Policy California: Codes Colorado: C.R.S. Florida: Statutes Nevada: NRS New York: Laws Oregon: OAR , ORS Texas: Statutes World: Rome Statute , International Dictionary Location: https://texas.public.law/statutes/tex._prop._code_section_209.003 Original Source: Section 209.003 — Applicability of Chapter , https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PR/htm/PR.209.htm#209.003 (last accessed May 10, 2025). Blank Outline Levels × The legislature occasionally skips outline levels. For example:

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