HOA Management in Texas

HOA operations in Texas are primarily governed by the Texas Residential Property Owners Protection Act (Tex. Prop. Code Ch. 209). Governs HOA operations including board governance, elections, voting, architectural review, record-keeping, collection protections, required notices, and assessment lien foreclosure procedures. Condominiums are additionally governed by the Uniform Condominium Act (Tex. Prop. Code Ch. 82).

Texas does not currently require a state-specific license for community association managers. Texas does not require a state license for community association managers. However, HOAs must file a management certificate with the county clerk and TREC. Real estate licensing may apply to leasing or brokerage activities performed by managers. Even without a state mandate, look for professional designations like CMCA, AMS, or PCAM as indicators of competence and professionalism.

Board meetings require at least 10 days written notice for regular meetings and 72 hours for emergency meetings. Meetings must be open to owners. Board candidates must be current on assessments and meet any qualifications in the governing documents.

Texas allows owners to use alternative dispute resolution before filing lawsuits. Property Code §209.00593 provides for mandatory arbitration of certain disputes. Owners may also file complaints with the Texas Attorney General for violations of Chapter 209.

HOA assessment liens arise automatically and are secured by the property. Texas allows non-judicial foreclosure of assessment liens, but associations must follow strict notice and procedural requirements under Chapter 209. Liens are generally subordinate to first mortgages.

Yes, Texas requires HOA registration. HOAs must file a management certificate with the county clerk and with TREC, including contact information for the association and management company.

Recent legislation expanded management certificate disclosure requirements under §209.004. SB 711 added new provisions for architectural committee appointments in developments with more than 40 lots. Additional reforms addressed election procedures and owner access to records.

Match HOA provides a free matching service that connects Texas HOA boards with vetted management companies. We verify that providers hold professional credentials like CMCA, AMS, or PCAM designations. Submit your community details through our intake form to receive matched recommendations within 48 hours.