Election to be governed by chapter
- Statute:
- Texas Sec.204.003 · Chapter PR-204 (Property Code Ch. 204 (Powers of Property Owners' Associations))
- Topic:
- Governance & Powers · Election to apply
- Applies to:
- HOA associations
An association may elect to be governed by Chapter 204 by recorded vote.
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- What does Texas Sec.204.003 require?
- An association may elect to be governed by Chapter 204 by recorded vote.
- Who does Texas Sec.204.003 apply to?
- Texas Sec.204.003 applies to HOA associations in Texas.
- What happens if our POA doesn't comply with Sec.204.003?
- Non-compliance with this Texas statute can expose the association and individual directors to civil suit. Texas HOAs are not centrally regulated — enforcement is private. SoShiny's audit trail and documented workflows are designed to demonstrate good-faith compliance if a member challenges a board action.
- Where can I read the official text of Texas Sec.204.003?
- The official text is published by the Texas Legislature at statutes.capitol.texas.gov. The summary on this page is for plain-English reference only and is not legal advice.
- How does SoShiny help with Election to be governed by chapter?
- SoShiny stores your bylaws and governing documents in a searchable library with role-based access, so the board sees one thing and members see another. Every edit is timestamped in the audit log — the documentation Florida regulators and a court expect when a board action is later questioned. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Texas Sec.204.003 prepared by SoShiny for board members and managers. For binding legal advice or interpretation, consult a Texas-licensed attorney. For the official statutory text, see the link above.
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