Texas · Chapter PR-82
Property Code Ch. 82 (Uniform Condominium Act) — Plain-English Summary
Official title: Uniform Condominium Act (post-1994). Translated into plain English for board members and homeowners.
General Provisions
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Sec.82.001
Names this chapter the 'Uniform Condominium Act.'
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Sec.82.002
Applies to condominiums created in Texas on or after January 1, 1994. Pre-1994 condos use Chapter 81.
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Sec.82.003
Defines key condominium terms used in Chapter 82.
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Sec.82.005
Each unit is a separate parcel of real property for title and tax purposes.
Creation, Alteration, and Termination
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Sec.82.051
A condominium is created by recording a declaration of condominium.
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Sec.82.053
Sets default unit boundary rules unless modified by declaration.
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Sec.82.055
Lists required contents of a declaration of condominium.
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Sec.82.064
A condominium may be terminated by vote of at least 80 percent of unit owners unless the declaration sets a higher threshold.
Management
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Sec.82.102
Lists association powers: adopt rules, assess, hire managers, sue and be sued, enforce covenants.
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Sec.82.103
Composition and election of the board of administration.
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Sec.82.105
Annual meetings required. Sets notice requirements.
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Sec.82.108
Voting rules and proxy procedures.
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Sec.82.111
Required insurance the association must carry: property, general liability, and fidelity.
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Sec.82.112
Handling of surplus funds and reserves.
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Sec.82.113
Establishes the condo association's lien for unpaid assessments, its priority versus mortgages, and rules for collection and foreclosure.
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Sec.82.114
Required association records and the unit owner's right to inspect them.
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Sec.82.116
Owners have a 90-day right of redemption after foreclosure of an assessment lien.
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Sec.82.118
Insurance proceeds are held in trust and used for repair or rebuilding.
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Sec.82.119
Defines common expenses and how they are allocated and reserved.
Protection of Purchasers
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Sec.82.157
Required resale certificate the seller must obtain from the association and deliver to a buyer before closing.
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Sec.82.158
Procedures for termination by cooperative sale to a single buyer.
Frequently asked about Chapter PR-82
- What is Texas Chapter PR-82?
- Texas Chapter PR-82 — the Property Code Ch. 82 (Uniform Condominium Act) — is the body of law that governs how every Texas 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-82?
- Chapter PR-82 contains 21 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-82 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-82 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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