Converse, TX HOA Rules: Architectural Review (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing Law
- TX Property Code 209.00505
- Solar Protection
- 202.010 limits HOA restrictions
- Rainwater
- 202.007 protects harvesting systems
- Generators
- 202.019 protects standby units
- Written Guidelines
- Required and available to owners
Summary
Converse HOA ARCs follow recorded CCRs and Property Code Ch 209. They cannot ban solar (202.010), standby generators, xeriscaping, or rainwater harvesting (202.007). Written design guidelines must be provided to owners.
Sec. 209.00505. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AUTHORITY. (d) A decision by the architectural review authority denying an application or request by an owner for the construction of improvements in the subdivision may be appealed to the board. A written notice of the denial must be provided to the owner by certified mail, hand delivery, or electronic delivery. The notice must: (1) describe the basis for the denial in reasonable detail; and (2) inform the owner that the owner may request a hearing on or before the 30th day after the date the notice was mailed. (e) The board shall hold a hearing not later than the 30th day after the date the board receives the owner's request.
Full Breakdown
Most Converse subdivisions developed in recent decades are governed by recorded CCRs that empower an architectural review committee to approve changes to the exterior appearance of lots and homes. 00505 requires that ARC decisions be based on written guidelines adopted by the board and made available to all owners. Members of the ARC cannot be the same persons who sit on the appeals panel. Owners denied approval must be given written reasons and a reasonable opportunity to appeal. Texas law places substantive limits on what ARCs can prohibit.
010 bars HOAs from prohibiting solar energy devices that substantially comply with the statute setbacks. 007 protects composting, rainwater harvesting systems, drought-resistant landscaping, and flag displays. 011 protects display of religious items on door frames. 019 protects standby electric generators. 018 limits restrictions on certain firearms training signage. ARC approval still applies to fences, roofs, paint colors, additions, decks, patios, pools, landscaping plans, play structures, and driveway expansions. A typical ARC turnaround under CCRs is 30 to 45 days; if the ARC fails to respond within the stated time, many CCRs deem the request approved.
Violations & Fines
Unauthorized exterior modifications can result in HOA enforcement including fines up to $200 per violation under Property Code 209.006, required removal of the improvement, and recorded liens. If the owner prevails showing the HOA violated statutory protections, attorney fees may be recoverable under Property Code 209.008.
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