Texas · Chapter PR-81

Property Code Ch. 81 (Condominium Act, pre-1994) — Plain-English Summary

Official title: Condominium Act (pre-1994). Translated into plain English for board members and homeowners.

General

  • Sec.81.001
    Short title
    Names this chapter the 'Condominium Act' (governing condos created before Jan 1, 1994).
  • Sec.81.002
    Definitions
    Defines key terms used in the pre-1994 Condominium Act.
  • Sec.81.003
    Applicability
    Applies to condominiums in Texas created before January 1, 1994. Many older urban condos in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio still use this chapter.

Submitted Property

  • Sec.81.101
    Submitted property
    Property is submitted to the Condominium Act by recording a declaration.
  • Sec.81.107
    Common elements
    Defines what constitutes common elements and how they are owned.

Council of Owners

  • Sec.81.201
    Council of owners
    The 'council of owners' is the governing body. Sets meeting and voting requirements.
  • Sec.81.204
    Liens
    Establishes the council's lien for unpaid assessments.
  • Sec.81.208
    Insurance
    Required insurance for condos under Chapter 81.
  • Sec.81.209
    Records
    Required records and owner inspection rights.
  • Sec.81.210
    Eminent domain
    Allocation of compensation if part of the property is taken by eminent domain.
  • Sec.81.211
    Reconstruction or repair
    Procedures for repair after casualty.

Frequently asked about Chapter PR-81

What is Texas Chapter PR-81?
Texas Chapter PR-81 — the Property Code Ch. 81 (Condominium Act, pre-1994) — is the body of law that governs how every Texas pre-1994 condo 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-81?
Chapter PR-81 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-81 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-81 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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