This By-Laws document contains the following information: the name and location of the corporation, the shareholders, and the duties of the officers.
Property Owners Association Bylaws Within A Geographic Area In Harris
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(D) Quorum. Twenty-five percent of the members represented by person or by proxy shall constitute a quorum at a meeting of the members. If less than 25% of the members are represented at a meeting, a majority of the outstanding members so represented may adjourn the meeting from time to time without further notice.
All communities differ, and larger HOAs may have bigger boards while smaller ones have fewer members. On average, an HOA's board is comprised of three to five members.
There must be at least three people on the Board of Directors. If an association's governing documents do not state how many people must serve on the Board of Directors, Texas law says that the number will be equal to the initial number of directors listed in the Articles of Incorporation.
House Bill 614 guarantees your right to a hearing before the HOA board to contest the violation or the proposed fine. This ensures a fair and transparent process where you can voice your concerns and advocate for your interests.
Notably, Texas HOA's with 60 or more lots are legally required to have an HOA Website, ensuring transparency and accessibility for all members. The HOA Website Law in Texas is designed to facilitate better communication and provide a centralized location for important association information.
To form an HOA in Texas, one initiates the creation of a nonprofit corporation in alignment with the Texas Nonprofit Corporation Act. This act specifies the legal framework for nonprofit entities, including HOAs. The process begins with articles of incorporation, which must be filed with the Texas Secretary of State.
House Bill 614 guarantees your right to a hearing before the HOA board to contest the violation or the proposed fine. This ensures a fair and transparent process where you can voice your concerns and advocate for your interests.
HOA Rights in Texas The Collection of Fees Known as "Assessments" or "Dues" ... Enforcing Community Rules and Regulations. Access to Common Areas and Shared Facilities. The Right to Create Bylaws. Host Meetings. Property Owners' Associations Must Be Transparent. Fair and Consistent Enforcement of Rules and Regulations.
Certificates are filed in the county where the property is located and electronically in the Homeowners' Association Management Certificate Database. They often include contact information, mailing address, and website where governing documents can be found.
Other rules apply to the use of the facilities and the adherence to certain architectural guidelines. Anyone who doesn't comply with these laws may be subject to fines, but the HOA can't evict them. These fines, along with unpaid HOA fees, can lead to the removal of non-compliant homeowners from a community.