Fight for Homeowners
Many homeowner associations just don’t get it. Whatever they call themselves — HOAs, POAs, CIDs – all subdivisions, townhomes, and condominiums should exist to serve homeowners. But, too often, the boards, managers, and their attorneys act as if homeowners exist to serve associations. And, too often, associations abuse bad laws to sue homeowners.
2025 Proposed Agenda
With HOA Reform Coalition of Texas, and considering your comments, I have been working to develop a proposed agenda for the upcoming Legislative Session, which starts in January. Some of our thoughts are presented in an extended interview I did with Amy Davis, which you can watch here. You can submit comments here, which our team will consider.
Get Involved!
Here are my suggestions on how you can get involved to defend our freedom.
FAQs
Here are my responses to some Frequently Asked Questions.
Rest in Peace, Beanie Adolph
A decades-long champion for homeowners passed away in November, 2024. I still remember the day Beanie first proposed her plan to expose all that’s rotten caused by abusive associations. Perhaps it’s not yet all exposed, but across Texas, and nationally, the need for homeowner protections is now widely recognized. Beanie played a huge part in making that happen.
Her obituary is here. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/bellaire-tx/irene-adolph-12061019. I was lucky to be her friend. She will be missed.
Continue reading →Act NOW for ….
With the HOA Reform Coalition of Texas, I will be back promoting legislation in 2025. We are ALWAYS looking for legislators who may author or co-sponsor one or more bills. To get those bills past, we need allies such as … Continue reading →
Thank You Texas Realtors!
In the 2021 Texas Legislative Session, homeowners were helped immensely by the Texas Realtors. In particular, they promoted SB 1588, which adds important protection on subjects ranging from religious freedom, to improved hearing procedures, and a small amount of statewide … Continue reading →
History
Texas law initially protect homeowners. Much of the law in the United States developed by reference to what is called “common law” starting from England in the 18th Century (and before). Common law can be thought of as “judge-made” law. … Continue reading →
Many elected officials are actively involved
Important state officials include Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, as well as the Chairs, Vice Chairs, and other members of these committees: Senate Committee on Business & Commerce and the House Committee on Business and Industry. Many of these … Continue reading →
