Bill > HB1926

This bill modernizes the legal framework for condominium unit owners' associations and property owners' associations by updating several provisions related to organizational and meeting procedures. The bill allows associations to organize using the Texas Corporation Law and requires their membership to always consist of unit owners or their successors. It permits associations to hold meetings through electronic or telephonic means, as specified in the Business Organizations Code, with certain restrictions on voting for sensitive matters like fines or member suspensions. The bill expands voting options for property owners' associations, now requiring them to provide at least one voting method from three options: absentee ballot, proxy, or electronic ballot. Additionally, the bill updates various notice and meeting procedures to align with current business organization practices, replacing older references to specific corporation acts with more current statutory references. These changes aim to provide more flexibility in how associations conduct their business, making meetings and voting more accessible through modern communication technologies while maintaining procedural safeguards. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving associations time to adapt to the new requirements.