Travis County, TX HOA Rules: Dispute Resolution (2026)
Key Facts
- Notice
- Certified mail
- Cure period
- 30 days minimum
- Hearing
- Before board on request
- Justice Court
- Under $20,000
- Statute
- 209.007
Summary
TX Property Code 209.007 requires HOAs to provide owners notice and opportunity for a hearing before assessing fines or suspending privileges. Owners may request ADR through the Texas Real Estate Commission or file in Travis County Justice/District Court.
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. The owner or the association may make an audio recording of the meeting.
Full Breakdown
Before an HOA imposes fines, suspends rights, charges damages, or files suit, owners must receive certified-mail notice describing the violation, cure period (minimum 30 days), and right to request a hearing before the board within 30 days. 209.007(d) allows the owner to appeal to the board within 30 days of the ARC or management decision. Small-claims disputes under $20,000 may be filed in Travis County Justice Court (Precinct 1-5). Larger claims go to 250th, 345th, or other Travis County District Courts. Mediation via a certified mediator is encouraged.
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