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The third special session for the 88th Texas Legislature called by Governor Greg Abbott began on October 9th. The Governor set out the issues that can be brought forth for this session in a proclamation. Those issues include: education freedom, border security, public safety and property ownership. The bill property owners associations are watching isRead more

The collection of delinquent assessments in POAs is perhaps the most sensitive function a POA undertakes. With that in mind, it is important for POAs to follow a very specific set of procedures. Those procedures are outlined by the Texas government in Sec. 209.0094 of the Texas Property Code but following the 88th Texas LegislativeRead more

The 88th Texas Legislative Session has reached its conclusion. Several bills have passed that will require actions from POAs. Learn more about the actions POAs will need to prepare to take in the months ahead with our action items update below. Single-Family and Condominium Bills HB 998 – Relating to the provision of property owners’Read more

Final Update June 5, 2023 The 88th Texas Legislative Regular Session has come to an end.  On May 29, 2023, Governor Abbott released a proclamation calling for a special session of the Texas Senate to reconvene on June 2, 2023, to focus on bills related to property taxes and border security.  With the eyes ofRead more

The bills of the 88th Texas Legislative Session are taking shape and early indications are this session will be another with great effect on the property owners association (POA) industry. One bill that is catching the eyes of many from this legislative session is HB 1367, relating to a board member’s violation of certain lawsRead more

The 88th Texas Legislative Session is well underway and signs are pointing to another legislative session that could substantially impact property owners’ associations (POAs). During this session, RMWBH will be spotlighting select bills that could bring these far-reaching effects. The first bill we spotlight is HB 330. HB 330, titled Relating to regulation of residentialRead more

The 88th Texas Legislative Session has unofficially started with bills that potentially affect property owners associations (POAs) already being filed. Before the session kicks into high gear later this month, let’s look at what has been filed thus far. The bills discussed below were filed prior to December 13, 2022. HB 614 – Relating toRead more