Tarrant County, TX HOA Rules: Dispute Resolution (2026)
Key Facts
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- TX Property Code 209.006: certified-mail notice with minimum
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- 209.007: right to board hearing with representation
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- HB 614 (2023): separate notice required before each
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- Tarrant County District Court handles HOA lawsuits
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- TX AG Consumer Protection Division handles certain HOA
Summary
HOA disputes in Tarrant County follow TX Property Code 209.006 notice and cure, 209.007 hearing rights, and HB 614 (2023) fine procedures. Owners may mediate, sue in district court, or complain to the Texas AG.
Sec. 209.007. HEARING BEFORE BOARD; ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (d) and only if the owner is entitled to an opportunity to cure the violation, the owner has the right to submit a written request for a hearing to discuss and verify facts and resolve the matter in issue before the board. ... (c) The association shall hold a hearing under this section not later than the 30th day after the date the board receives the owner's request for a hearing and shall notify the owner of the date, time, and place of the hearing not later than the 10th day before the date of the hearing.
Full Breakdown
007. HB 614 (2023) further refined these procedures, particularly around fines: fines may not be imposed without a specific amount schedule in recorded rules, and a separate notice is required before each fine. 007, owners have the right to a board hearing within a reasonable time, to present evidence, and to be accompanied by an attorney or representative. After administrative remedies, disputes commonly proceed to alternative dispute resolution (mediation is sometimes required by the declaration), then to Tarrant County District Court or the appropriate Justice of the Peace court for smaller claims.
The Texas Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division investigates certain HOA violations involving fraud or deceptive practices. Condominium disputes follow parallel procedures under TX Property Code Chapter 82. Tarrant County does not maintain an HOA ombudsman; most disputes are resolved in private civil litigation or mediation.
Violations & Fines
HOAs that skip 209.006 notice and cure, 209.007 hearing rights, or HB 614 fine procedures may have enforcement actions dismissed and be ordered to pay attorneys fees to the prevailing owner. Owners who ignore valid notices face escalating fines, suspension of common-area privileges, and eventual legal action. Frivolous HOA disputes can result in sanctions under Texas Rules of Civil Procedure 13.
Frequently Asked Questions
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