Haltom City, TX HOA Rules: Board Procedures (2026)

Homeowners associations in Haltom City fall under Texas Property Code Chapter 209 for planned subdivisions and Chapter 82 (Texas Uniform Condominium Act) for condominium associations. Chapter 209 applies to subdivisions with mandatory membership and deed-based assessments. Board procedures are primarily governed by the association recorded declaration, articles of incorporation, and bylaws, but Texas law imposes several baseline requirements. Section 209.0051 requires most board meetings to be open to all owners with reasonable notice, typically at least 72 hours in advance, posted on the association website, in a prominent location, or mailed to owners who have requested notice. Closed executive sessions are permitted for limited topics: personnel matters, pending litigation, contract negotiations, violations involving specific owners, and legal advice. Board actions and votes must occur in open session and be reflected in meeting minutes. Section 209.005 requires HOAs to maintain books and records including financial records, meeting minutes, governing documents, and enforcement records. Owners have a right to inspect and copy records with reasonable notice (usually 10 business days) upon payment of reasonable copying costs. HOAs with more than 14 lots must maintain a Management Certificate filed with the Tarrant County Clerk and with the Texas Real Estate Commission under HB 3571 (effective December 2021). Boards owe fiduciary duties of loyalty and care to the association and cannot self-deal. Elections must comply with bylaws and Section 209.00593, which sets minimum standards for nomination, ballots, and tabulation. Cumulative voting may be permitted if stated in the declaration.