(a) An extension or amendment of a restriction under this chapter is binding on a lot, parcel, or tract in the subdivision as provided by the restriction, regardless of whether the owner or owners of the lot, parcel, or tract consented to the extension or amendment.
(b) Notwithstanding any other law, an owner may not opt out of the applicability to the owner’s property of a restriction that is extended or amended under this chapter.

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Terms Used In Texas Property Code 216.011

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
  • Foreclosure: A legal process in which property that is collateral or security for a loan may be sold to help repay the loan when the loan is in default. Source: OCC
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) An extension or amendment of a restriction under this chapter is binding on a lienholder or a person who acquires title to property at a foreclosure sale or by deed from a foreclosing lienholder.