Friendswood's Heritage Park HOA spends its 2026 income by September, cuts services
Originally published: September 17, 2026
Summary added November 1, 2026
Summary
ABC13 reports that the Heritage Park Community Improvement Association in Friendswood told residents it had spent all of its 2026 assessment income by September and that its operating account was empty. According to the association's email quoted in the story, it ended its landscaping contract, stopped mosquito spraying, and stopped servicing pet-waste stations, and warned it could lose the ability to pay for electricity for street and park lights. An association representative told the station it is trying to collect more than $200,000 in unpaid fees and hopes to raise the annual rate, subject to a community vote.
Why it matters for Texas boards
Low assessments combined with rising delinquencies can empty an operating account fast. Texas boards should track collections monthly, follow Chapter 209's payment-plan and notice rules, and build budgets that reflect real costs.
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This is an independent summary written by Texas HOA Board Resources. All reporting credit belongs to ABC13 Houston (KTRK). Facts are as reported by the source on the date shown.