HOA Rules in Tarrant County, TX (2026)

5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 7 cities in Tarrant County, Texas.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Tarrant County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Board Procedures

HOA boards in Tarrant County must follow Texas Property Code Chapter 209, which governs meeting notice, open meetings, record access, and board voting. 2021 and 2023 reforms strengthened transparency and owner rights.

Tarrant County HOA Board Procedures

Some Restrictions

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Architectural Review

ACCs in Tarrant County HOAs follow TX Property Code 209.00505 after HB 3571 (2021): limited management-company control, written denial reasons, and owner appeal rights. State law preempts solar, xeriscape, and flag bans.

Tarrant County HOA Architectural Review

Heavy Restrictions

Tex. Property Code Sec. 209.00505(a), (b), (d)

Sec. 209.00505. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AUTHORITY. (a) In this section, "architectural review authority" means the governing authority for the review and approval of improvements within a subdivision. (b) This section: (1) applies only to a property owners' association that consists of more than 40 lots ... (d) A decision by the architectural review authority denying an application or request by a...

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Assessment & Dues

Tarrant County HOAs levy assessments under TX Property Code 209. Collection follows 209.0062 payment plans, 209.008 attorneys fees limits, and 209.009 foreclosure limits barring fines-only foreclosure.

Tarrant County HOA Assessment Rules

Heavy Restrictions

Tex. Property Code Sec. 209.0061(b), (c)

Sec. 209.0061. ASSOCIATION POLICY; FINES. ... (b) A property owners' association board shall adopt an enforcement policy regarding the levying of fines by the property owners' association. The policy must include: (1) general categories of restrictive covenants for which the association may assess fines; (2) a schedule of fines for each category of violation; and (3) information regarding heari...

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Dispute Resolution

HOA disputes in Tarrant County follow TX Property Code 209.006 notice and cure, 209.007 hearing rights, and HB 614 (2023) fine procedures. Owners may mediate, sue in district court, or complain to the Texas AG.

Tarrant County HOA Dispute Resolution

Some Restrictions

Tex. Property Code Sec. 209.007(a), (c)

Sec. 209.007. HEARING BEFORE BOARD; ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (d) and only if the owner is entitled to an opportunity to cure the violation, the owner has the right to submit a written request for a hearing to discuss and verify facts and resolve the matter in issue before the board. ... (c) The association shall hold a hearing under this section not l...

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CC&R Enforcement

CCR enforcement by Tarrant County HOAs follows TX Property Code 202 and 209. Preemptions limit bans on solar, xeriscape, flags, and religious displays, and HB 614 (2023) tightened fine notice and cure rules.

Tarrant County HOA CCR Enforcement

Heavy Restrictions

Tex. Property Code Sec. 209.0061(a), (b)

Sec. 209.0061. ASSOCIATION POLICY; FINES. (a) This section does not apply to a property owners' association that is not authorized by the association's dedicatory instrument to levy a fine. (b) A property owners' association board shall adopt an enforcement policy regarding the levying of fines by the property owners' association. The policy must include: (1) general categories of restrictive c...

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