HOA Board Election Disputes — Challenging an Improper Vote
Texas HOA board elections are governed by the association’s bylaws, the Texas Nonprofit Corporation Act, and Chapter 209 of the Texas Property Code. Procedural defects in notice, ballot procedures, quorum, and vote counting are all challengeable.
Removing an HOA Board Member — Homeowner Petition Rights
Section 209.0059 of the Texas Property Code provides a specific procedure for homeowner-initiated removal of HOA board members. A petition signed by the required percentage of owners triggers mandatory meeting obligations that the board cannot ignore.
HOA Open Meeting Rights — When the Board Locks Homeowners Out
Section 209.0051 of the Texas Property Code imposes open meeting requirements on Texas HOA boards. Executive session is permitted only for limited purposes — legal advice, personnel matters, and contract negotiations. Everything else must be done in open session.
Director Fiduciary Duty — When the Board Acts in Its Own Interest
Texas HOA directors are fiduciaries. Undisclosed conflicts of interest, self-dealing contracts, and decisions made for personal benefit rather than the association’s interest can support breach of fiduciary duty claims against individual board members.