Texas · Chapter PR-204
Property Code Ch. 204 (Powers of Property Owners' Associations) — Plain-English Summary
Official title: Powers of Property Owners' Associations. Translated into plain English for board members and homeowners.
General
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Sec.204.001
Defines terms used in Chapter 204 including 'petition committee' and 'addition.'
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Sec.204.002
Chapter applies to residential additions located in counties meeting specified population criteria, primarily larger counties.
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Sec.204.003
An association may elect to be governed by Chapter 204 by recorded vote.
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Sec.204.004
If the dedicatory instruments allow it, owners may form a property owners' association as a Texas nonprofit corporation with mandatory membership.
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Sec.204.005
Lists POA powers including authority to assess, sue, contract, adopt rules, and impose reasonable fines.
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Sec.204.006
Owners and directors who comply with the restrictions are not personally liable for association obligations.
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Sec.204.007
Procedures for adding new properties to an existing subdivision, requiring owner approval.
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Sec.204.008
Detailed annexation procedure including petition and consent requirements.
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Sec.204.009
Owners may vote to extend or change restrictive covenants, generally requiring 67 percent approval.
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Sec.204.010
Detailed listing of POA powers, including enforcement of covenants, collection of assessments, and imposing fines for violations.
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Sec.204.011
Sets foreclosure procedures for assessment liens. Subsequent amendments in Chapter 209 require judicial foreclosure.
Frequently asked about Chapter PR-204
- What is Texas Chapter PR-204?
- Texas Chapter PR-204 — the Property Code Ch. 204 (Powers of Property Owners' Associations) — is the body of law that governs how every Texas POA is structured, operated, and held accountable. It covers governance, voting, records, assessments, fining, and most of the day-to-day legal questions a board will face.
- How many sections are in Chapter PR-204?
- Chapter PR-204 contains 11 sections in this reference. Each is summarized in plain English on its own page, with links to the official text at statutes.capitol.texas.gov.
- Is the summary on this site legal advice?
- No. These pages are plain-English summaries prepared by SoShiny for board members and managers. For binding legal advice or interpretation of how a section applies to your specific situation, consult a Texas-licensed attorney.
- How often does Texas Chapter PR-204 change?
- The Texas Legislature can amend any chapter in any session. We update these summaries when we re-import the official text — see the 'Last updated' date on each section page.
- Does SoShiny enforce Chapter PR-204 for me?
- No software 'enforces' a statute — but SoShiny is built around it. Voting, meeting minutes, records access, fining workflow, and audit trails are designed to meet this body of law's requirements out of the box, so the board can demonstrate good-faith compliance if challenged.
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