Texas · Tex. Prop. Code § 209.006
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Letter cites Tex. Prop. Code § 209.006 — Texas requires 30 days written notice specifying the violation before any fine. § 209.009 bars foreclosure on fines alone. Drafted in 5 minutes, certified-mail-ready, $29 one-time.
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Hill Country Estates HOA
Attn: Board of Directors
Round Rock, TX
Re: Violation Notice — fine of $400
Dear Board of Directors,
I'm writing in response to the $400 fine assessed at my property. As context for this dispute, the Nguyens of Round Rock were fined $400 for parking a work pickup overnight — a rule the board adopted last spring without recording it in the dedicatory instrument.
Under Tex. Prop. Code § 209.006, Texas requires 30 days written notice specifying the violation before any fine. § 209.009 bars foreclosure on fines alone. The board did not meet that requirement here.
I demand the fine be rescinded within 14 days. Alternatively, please schedule the hearing the Texas Residential Property Owners Protection Act requires.
Respectfully,
[Homeowner]
Hill Country Estates HOA
Attn: Board of Directors
Round Rock, TX
Re: Violation Notice — fine of $400
Dear Board of Directors,
I'm writing in response to the $400 fine assessed at my property. As context for this dispute, the Nguyens of Round Rock were fined $400 for parking a work pickup overnight — a rule the board adopted last spring without recording it in the dedicatory instrument.
Under Tex. Prop. Code § 209.006, Texas requires 30 days written notice specifying the violation before any fine. § 209.009 bars foreclosure on fines alone. The board did not meet that requirement here.
I demand the fine be rescinded within 14 days. Alternatively, please schedule the hearing the Texas Residential Property Owners Protection Act requires.
Respectfully,
[Homeowner]
Statute Facts
What Texas HOA law actually says
These are the Texas-specific rules every dispute letter from this page cites. Each sentence is sourced directly from Texas Residential Property Owners Protection Act (Tex. Prop. Code §§ 209.001–209.016).
- Texas HOAs must provide at least 30 days written notice specifying the violation before assessing a fine under Tex. Prop. Code § 209.006.
- Tex. Prop. Code § 209.009 prohibits Texas HOAs from foreclosing on a homeowner solely for unpaid fines — only delinquent assessments can support foreclosure.
- Under Tex. Prop. Code § 209.00505, a Texas architectural review committee must respond to a complete modification application within 30 days or the application is deemed approved.
- Texas HOAs may not prohibit the installation of solar energy devices under Tex. Prop. Code § 202.010.
- Tex. Prop. Code § 202.009 protects political signage display from 90 days before through 10 days after an election.
The fine math
Texas HOA fine and procedure rules at a glance
Pre-fine hearing
Not state-mandated — check CC&Rs
Notice period
30 days
Statutory fine cap
No state cap
Dispute resolution
Not required
Texas does not require mediation. After a Tex. Prop. Code § 209.007 hearing, escalate to a Justice of the Peace small claims action (up to $20,000) or district court.
What's in your letter
Every Texas letter built on three pillars
Tex. Prop. Code §§ 209.001–209.016
Each letter cites the specific section of Texas Residential Property Owners Protection Act the board allegedly skipped — by section number, not by general reference.
CC&R clause analysis
The article and section of the CC&Rs the board cited — pulled into the letter so the board cannot later claim a different clause governs.
Fine-cap or fee math
Texas has no statutory fine cap, so the letter argues reasonableness and procedural defect under the CC&Rs and Texas Residential Property Owners Protection Act.
Texas-specific. Statute cited. Certified-mail-ready.
FAQ
Common Texas HOA dispute questions
Can a Texas HOA foreclose on my home for unpaid fines?
No. Tex. Prop. Code § 209.009 explicitly prohibits foreclosure based solely on fines. Only delinquent assessments — regular dues or properly imposed special assessments — can support an HOA foreclosure in Texas. If a Texas HOA is threatening foreclosure over fines, demand they identify which portion of the lien is assessments versus fines.
How much notice must a Texas HOA give before fining me?
Tex. Prop. Code § 209.006 requires at least 30 days written notice specifying the violation before any fine is assessed. The homeowner has the right under § 209.007 to request a board hearing within 30 days of the notice. A fine imposed without the 30-day notice is procedurally defective.
What happens if my Texas HOA's ARC never responds to my application?
Under Tex. Prop. Code § 209.00505, if the ARC does not respond to a complete modification application within 30 days, the application is deemed approved. Document the date you submitted, what you submitted, and the receipt of your delivery (certified mail, email read-receipt, or stamped intake copy).
Can a Texas HOA restrict pickup trucks or work vehicles?
Only if the restriction is in the recorded CC&Rs or dedicatory instrument under Tex. Prop. Code § 209.016. A rule adopted later by the board without the recording step is not enforceable against existing owners. The state has a strong public policy against retroactive rule enforcement in residential communities.
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