Recent Legislation

Here I discuss my impressions of recent legislation in Texas. The newer the law, the less we know about what tools are effective, and tribulations that can tie homeowners in knots (or worse).

The Texas Legislature meets in odd years, starting in January, usually ending in May, sometimes with special sessions thereafter. You can find links to statutes and other resources here.

You can find some history here. Below I describe important changes made in recent legislative sessions, grouped by legislative year. Please note that these are not intended as complete descriptions, and do not forget my disclaimer.

We plan to seek further improvements next session. To submit questions or comments, or proposals for next legislative session, here is Contact Info for me. Here is a link to the HOA Reform Coalition of Texas.