Tarrant County HOA Rules: Board Procedures Rules (2026)

Texas Property Code Chapter 209 governs property owners associations (POAs) in subdivisions, including virtually all master-planned HOAs in Tarrant County suburbs like Southlake, Keller, Mansfield, Grapevine, Euless, North Richland Hills, Haltom City, and Arlington. Under 209.0051, board meetings must be open to members except when discussing personnel, litigation, contract negotiation, or specific member delinquency. Written notice of board meetings must be posted at least 72 hours in advance in a conspicuous manner or sent by mail or email. Annual membership meetings require at least 10 days advance written notice under the association's bylaws. The board must keep minutes and records available for member inspection under 209.005, and owners have a statutory right to inspect books and records after written request, with associations required to respond within 10 business days. Proxy voting, mail ballots, and electronic voting are permitted when authorized by the bylaws. HB 3571 (2021) required that most architectural committee decisions be made by board-appointed committees rather than management companies, and HB 614 (2023) reformed notice and cure requirements before fines can be imposed. Condominium associations are governed by Texas Property Code Chapter 82 (Uniform Condominium Act), which has parallel but distinct procedural rules.