Dallas, TX HOA Rules: CC&R Enforcement (2026)
Key Facts
- Written Notice
- Required before any enforcement action
- Cure Period
- Reasonable time to fix violation (typically 30 days)
- Hearing Required
- Before fines under Section 209.006
- Protected Rights
- Flags, solar panels, rain barrels, drought landscaping
- Legal Action
- Dallas County district courts if unresolved
Summary
HOAs in Dallas enforce covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) under the authority of the Texas Property Code and their recorded declaration. Before taking enforcement action, the HOA must provide written notice specifying the violation and allow the owner a reasonable opportunity to cure. Texas Property Code Section 209.006 requires a hearing before fines or suspension of rights. Enforcement powers are limited by state law protections including flag display rights, solar panel rights, and drought-tolerant landscaping rights.
Sec. 202.004. ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS. (a) An exercise of discretionary authority by a property owners' association or other representative designated by an owner of real property concerning a restrictive covenant is presumed reasonable unless the court determines by a preponderance of the evidence that the exercise of discretionary authority was arbitrary, capricious, or discriminatory. [...] (c) A court may assess civil damages for the violation of a restrictive covenant in an amount not to exceed $200 for each day of the violation.
Full Breakdown
CC&R enforcement in Dallas HOAs is governed by the Texas Property Code Chapters 202 and 209, along with the association's own declaration, bylaws, and rules. Before initiating enforcement, the HOA must send written notice to the owner describing the specific violation and the provision of the governing documents that was violated. The owner must be given a reasonable time to cure the violation (typically 30 days for most issues). 006. 019 restricts bans on religious displays at entry doors. The HOA may pursue legal action to enforce CC&Rs through the Dallas County district courts if the owner does not comply after notice and hearing. Attorney's fee provisions in the governing documents determine fee recovery.
Violations & Fines
Enforcement typically follows a progressive process: written warning, notice of violation with cure period, hearing, fine, and ultimately legal action. Fines must be authorized by the governing documents and imposed only after proper notice and hearing. An HOA that enforces restrictions in violation of state-law protections (e.g., banning solar panels or drought-tolerant landscaping) may be liable for the owner's attorney's fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my Dallas HOA fine me without a hearing?
Can my HOA prohibit solar panels or drought-tolerant landscaping?
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