Texas SB 711 extends HOA-style transparency rules to condominiums
Originally published: May 13, 2025
Summary added November 1, 2026
Summary
Senate Bill 711 from the 89th Texas Legislature was signed by the governor on May 13, 2025 and took effect September 1, 2025. The omnibus bill amends Property Code Chapters 82, 202, and 209. For condominium associations, it adds an online-documents requirement for associations with at least 60 units or that use a management company, requires management certificates to include more information and to be filed with the Texas Real Estate Commission, and caps the fee for a condominium resale certificate. For property owners' associations, it revises the security-measures section (§202.023) that limits how associations can restrict cameras and fencing, and adds a requirement for larger associations to solicit owners to serve on the architectural review authority. TREC's hoa.texas.gov site explains the new condo filing timeline.
Why it matters for Texas boards
Condo boards in Houston should confirm their management certificate is current and filed with TREC and that governing documents are posted online. HOA boards with architectural committees should review the new solicitation requirement.
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This is an independent summary written by Texas HOA Board Resources. All reporting credit belongs to Texas Legislature Online. Facts are as reported by the source on the date shown.