(a) A property owners’ association is a designated representative of the owners of property in a subdivision and may be referred to as a “homeowners association,” “community association,” “civic association,” “civic club,” “association,” “committee,” or similar term contained in the restrictions. The membership of the association consists of the owners of property within the subdivision.
(b) The association must be nonprofit and may be incorporated as a Texas nonprofit corporation. An unincorporated association may incorporate under the Texas Nonprofit Corporation Law, as described by § 1.008(d), Business Organizations Code.

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Terms Used In Texas Property Code 204.004

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) The association’s board of directors or trustees must be elected or appointed in accordance with the applicable provisions of the restrictions and the association’s articles of incorporation or bylaws.