Haltom City, TX HOA Rules: Architectural Review (2026)

Architectural review (also called ACC or architectural control committee review) in Texas HOAs is governed by the association declaration and by Texas Property Code Chapter 209. The ACC evaluates owner requests for exterior modifications (paint, roofing, landscaping, fences, additions, driveways, satellite dishes, solar panels, pools, and more). Under Section 209.00505, associations must provide a written response to owner applications within a reasonable time specified in the governing documents (commonly 30 to 45 days). Failure to respond is often deemed approval under the governing documents. Denials must be in writing, state specific reasons, and describe the appeal procedure. Committee members must be appointed per the governing documents and should document their decisions consistently to avoid discrimination claims. Texas state law overrides HOA restrictions in several specific areas. Section 202.010 protects installation of solar energy devices; HOAs may impose reasonable restrictions on location and appearance but cannot ban solar panels. Section 202.011 protects display of the U.S. flag, Texas flag, and military flags of reasonable size. Section 202.007 protects rainwater harvesting, composting, and drought-resistant landscaping. Section 202.018 protects religious items (like mezuzahs) displayed on entry doors and doorframes. Section 202.023 (effective 2021) protects security cameras visible from outside the home on the owner lot. Section 202.019 protects the storage of firearms. Section 202.013 addresses flagpoles. HOA ACC decisions are reviewable in Texas state court, and owners who prevail in litigation against unreasonable ACC denials may recover attorney fees under Section 209.008.