Texas — Official Statutory and Agency Sources

Last reviewed: June 3, 2026 · Methodology

Not legal advice. Chapter 209 of the Texas Property Code is the Texas Residential Property Owners Protection Act. Restrictive covenants and other property law may also apply. Read each linked section on the Texas Capitol Statutes website.

Statutory framework

Definitions

Property Code § 209.002 — Definitions (terms used in Chapter 209).

Records & resale

Association records

Property Code § 209.005 — Association records.

Resale certificate

Property Code § 209.004 — Resale of property; certificate.

Enforcement, notice & hearings

Hearing before board

Property Code § 209.007 — Hearing before board; alternative dispute resolution.

Assessments & liens

Assessment lien

Property Code § 209.009 — Assessment lien.

State agency

Texas Real Estate Commission — property owners associations

Texas Real Estate Commission public information (state regulatory agency).

Federal sources · ← All states