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This bill introduces several key provisions related to property owners' and condominium unit owners' associations in Texas. It defines a "management company" as an entity providing management services for a unit owners' association and requires larger associations (60+ units or those using a management company) to make their dedicatory instruments available online to members. The bill modifies management certificate requirements, mandating that associations record more detailed information including contact details, website addresses, and transfer fees, and requiring electronic filing of these certificates with the Texas Real Estate Commission. Additionally, the bill limits the fee for resale certificates to $375, provides new rules about property owners' association restrictions on fencing (including exceptions for security-related fencing), and establishes new procedures for selecting members of architectural review authorities, such as requiring public notice and solicitation of candidates. The bill also includes provisions protecting unit owners from certain liability if management certificates are not properly filed and gives associations some flexibility in filling vacancies on architectural review boards. These changes aim to increase transparency, provide clearer guidelines for association operations, and protect property owners' rights.

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