Dallas, TX HOA Rules: Architectural Review (2026)

Most Dallas HOAs include an Architectural Control Committee (ACC) or Architectural Review Board (ARB) established through the association's declaration of covenants (CC&Rs). These committees review exterior modifications including paint colors, roofing materials, fencing, landscaping changes, and additions. Texas Property Code Section 209.00505 provides an important safeguard: if an HOA does not issue a decision on an architectural application within 60 days of receiving a completed application, the request is deemed approved by operation of law. Associations must maintain written architectural guidelines and apply standards consistently across all owners to avoid selective enforcement claims. Under Section 202.004, property owners' associations may not include or enforce provisions that prohibit displaying religious items on entry doors or door frames, the Texas flag, the U.S. flag, or a military branch flag. Architectural decisions can be appealed through the association's internal appeals process and, if unresolved, through the alternative dispute resolution process under Section 209.0071.