Texas · 2027 checklist
Texas HOA law checklist
The main law: Tex. Prop. Code §209.00593, §209.0058, §82.110. Here's what a Texas board needs to follow, and what HOA Manage sets up for you when you pick Texas.
Last reviewed 2026-10-29. General information, not legal advice. Your governing documents may add requirements. Confirm with an attorney licensed in Texas.
What's changing in 2026–2027
No major HOA law changes verified as of 2026-10-29. We check again each legislative session.
Elections and meetings
Texas requires secret ballots for board elections and for any vote where an owner's vote must be confidential, allows absentee/electronic ballots, and requires that owners be able to vote without attending. Owners must opt in to electronic notice in writing.
- Typical notice before a members' vote: 10 days
- Typical default quorum: 20% of units
- Proxies generally allowed: Yes
- Secret ballot required for some votes: Yes
- Owner consent needed before electronic ballots: Yes
What HOA Manage does for you
- Pre-sets 10-day notice and 20% quorum on new votes
- Tracks each owner's e-voting consent before ballots go out
- Supports anonymous ballots for elections
- Keeps an audit trail of notices, votes and e-signatures
- Adds these items to your board's Compliance checklist with due dates
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