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Wells Branch is an unincorporated community (population 14,000) in Travis County, Texas. Because Wells Branch is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Travis County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The cc&r enforcement rules below are the ones that govern your area.
HOAs enforce CCRs under TX Property Code 202 and 209. Fines must be reasonable; common cap $200/day. Owners have right to cure, hearing, and appeal. Religious items, solar, flags, and xeriscape cannot be restricted beyond state limits.
CCR enforcement in Travis County subdivisions typically follows this sequence: friendly notice, formal violation letter, certified-mail notice with hearing offer under 209.006, fine assessment, lien filing, judicial foreclosure. Fines are typically $25-$200 per day or per violation. Section 202.004(c) limits recoverable damages and attorney fees to reasonable amounts. HOAs may not enforce restrictions that violate state protections for solar, xeriscape, flags, composting, rainwater, and standby generators. Selective enforcement is a defense under common law.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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