Travis County HOAs operate under the Texas Residential Property Owners Protection Act (TX Property Code Ch. 209). Boards must hold open meetings, provide 10 days notice, and maintain books and records accessible to members.
TX Property Code 209.0051 requires regular and special HOA board meetings to be open to all members; executive sessions limited to personnel, litigation, contract negotiation, and member matters involving privacy. Notice of meetings must be posted or mailed at least 72 hours in advance (10 days for certain actions). Members may record meetings. Annual meetings required. TX Property Code 209.005 gives owners the right to inspect association books and records within 10 business days of written request.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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