If an association has an architectural committee, its powers are almost always defined in the declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions. The rules we discuss in this section apply to these associations only. Texas Property Code, Section 209.00505 regulates architectural committees in property owners' associations that have 40 or more lots. The committee is generally responsible for overseeing any architectural, structural, and design changes. What is an Architectural Review Committee?īefore the owner can make any changes or additions to a property, they may be required to get approval from an architectural review committee.

possession of firearms or ammunition ( Section 202.021).

In addition, a property owners' association can neither prohibit nor regulate the following:

wind- or hail-resistant shingles, or shingles that are heating and cooling efficient ( Section 202.011).

swimming pool enclosures ( Section 202.022).

standby electric generators ( Section 202.019).

solar panels and solar energy devices ( Section 202.010).

security measures like security cameras, motion detectors, and perimeter fencing ( Section 202.023).

rain barrels, composting systems, efficient irrigation systems, and drought-resistant landscaping ( Section 202.007).

display of religious items ( Section 202.018).

display of political signs during election season ( Section 259.002).display of the American flag, the Texas flag, or the flag of the United States Armed Forces ( Section 202.012).Property owners' associations cannot outright prohibit-but can regulate-the following: Texas law places some limits on what a property owners' association can prohibit. There are exceptions for each category, so please read the law itself for complete details. State law does not specifically talk about whether an association can regulate non-political signage, parking, and architectural topics like paint color and mailbox decoration. If you have questions about these kinds of restrictions, you will need to refer to the governing documents for your association. Search library website find library books hide navigation menu

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