Converse, TX HOA Rules: Board Procedures (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing Law
- TX Property Code Ch 209
- Open Meetings
- Required under 209.0051
- Notice
- 72 hours typical, 144 for some actions
- Annual Meeting
- Required for director elections
- Executive Session
- Limited topics only
Summary
Converse HOA boards follow Texas Property Code Ch 209 and Business Organizations Code Ch 22. Board meetings must be open, notice posted at least 72 hours ahead, minutes kept, and records available to owners on request.
Sec. 209.0051. OPEN BOARD MEETINGS. (c) Regular and special board meetings must be open to owners, subject to the right of the board to adjourn a board meeting and reconvene in closed executive session to consider actions involving personnel, pending or threatened litigation, contract negotiations, enforcement actions, confidential communications with the property owners' association's attorney, matters involving the invasion of privacy of individual owners, or matters that are to remain confidential by request of the affected parties and agreement of the board. Following an executive session, any decision made in the executive session must be summarized orally and placed in the minutes, in general terms.
Full Breakdown
Texas Property Code Chapter 209 governs single-family residential HOAs in Converse and most of Texas. 0051 requires that regular and special board meetings be open to all members of the association, with limited exceptions for executive sessions covering personnel matters, pending litigation, contract negotiations, enforcement actions, and privileged attorney communications. Notice of board meetings must be given to owners at least 72 hours in advance (or 144 hours for certain actions) and posted in a conspicuous location or emailed to those who have opted in.
Board decisions must be memorialized in written minutes available to members. Texas Business Organizations Code Chapter 22 requires HOAs organized as Texas nonprofit corporations to maintain corporate records, file a Public Information Report or Franchise Tax Report annually, and hold an annual members meeting to elect directors. 0058 regulates board elections including eligibility, voting procedures, and use of absentee/electronic ballots. Directors owe fiduciary duties of care and loyalty to the association. 00592 prohibits HOAs from removing directors except through procedures in the bylaws or by a vote of the members. Proxy voting and cumulative voting are permitted if the governing documents allow.
Violations & Fines
Failing to hold open meetings or give proper notice can expose the board to member lawsuits seeking injunctive relief and attorney fees under Property Code 209.008. Breach of fiduciary duty by directors can lead to personal liability in extreme cases. Failure to file annual reports with the Texas Comptroller can result in forfeiture of corporate charter.
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