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TX HB4265

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ben Bumgarner

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Property owners holding at least 20% of voting interests in a homeowners association may petition to call a special meeting for a recall election targeting a single board member
  • The petition must be sent via certified mail to the association's registered agent, and the association must hold the recall election within 90 days of receiving the petition
  • A majority vote in the recall election results in immediate removal of the board member, with the vacancy filled according to existing procedures
  • Property owners may sue their HOA in justice court for violations of Chapter 209 of the Property Code or dedicatory instruments committed by board members acting in official capacity
  • Available remedies include court-ordered removal of the board member, damages, the ability to deduct awarded amounts from future assessments, and attorney's fees for the prevailing party

Legislative Description

Relating to the violation of certain laws and provisions of governing instruments by, and the recall by property owners of, a property owners' association board member.

Property Interests

Last Action

Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

4/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development4/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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