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Introduced
03/11/2021
03/11/2021
In Committee
05/12/2021
05/12/2021
Crossed Over
04/28/2021
04/28/2021
Passed
05/31/2021
05/31/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/18/2021
06/18/2021
Introduced Session
87th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the powers and duties of property owners' associations; authorizing a fee.
AI Summary
This bill:
Amends the Texas Property Code to make several changes related to property owners' associations, including: prohibiting associations from collecting regular assessments if the dedicatory instrument authorizing the assessment is not properly filed; clarifying restrictions on associations prohibiting the display of religious items; authorizing associations to adopt limitations on the appearance of swimming pool enclosures; prohibiting associations from preventing owners from installing certain security measures; establishing requirements for associations when contracting for services over $50,000; requiring associations to provide advance notice and an opportunity for a hearing before taking certain actions against owners; and placing restrictions on associations reporting owners' delinquent payments to credit reporting agencies. The bill also makes changes to the requirements for associations to record and file management certificates and establishes a process for owners to appeal architectural review decisions. Overall, the bill aims to provide more transparency and protections for property owners within homeowners associations.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (26)
Greg Bonnen (R)*,
Cole Hefner (R)*,
Bryan Hughes (R)*,
Hugh Shine (R)*,
Senfronia Thompson (D)*,
Chris Turner (D)*,
Rafael Anchía (D),
Sheryl Cole (D),
David Cook (R),
Jay Dean (R),
Jake Ellzey (R),
Art Fierro (D),
Vikki Goodwin (D),
Cody Harris (R),
Justin Holland (R),
Celia Israel (D),
Jarvis Johnson (D),
Tracy King (D),
Mayes Middleton (R),
Joe Moody (D),
Glenn Rogers (R),
David Spiller (R),
Drew Springer (R),
Ed Thompson (R),
Hubert Vo (D),
Erin Zwiener (D),
Last Action
See remarks for effective date (on 06/18/2021)
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