S.B. No. 711 is a legislative bill that amends various sections of the Texas Property Code concerning property owners' associations, particularly focusing on condominium unit owners' associations. The bill introduces a definition for "management company" and mandates that certain associations, specifically those with at least 60 units or those that have contracted with a management company, must make their dedicatory instruments available on a publicly accessible website. Additionally, it requires associations to record a management certificate that includes specific information, such as the association's contact details and the website address where the dedicatory instruments can be found. The bill also stipulates that associations must electronically file these management certificates with the Texas Real Estate Commission.

Furthermore, the bill outlines new provisions regarding the eligibility of individuals to serve on architectural review authorities within property owners' associations, including requirements for notifying the association of interest in serving. It also allows associations to charge a fee for providing resale certificates and clarifies the liability of unit owners concerning attorney's fees related to delinquent assessments during periods when management certificates are not properly recorded. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, and includes a provision for existing associations to comply with the new electronic filing requirements by March 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Property Code 82.003, Property Code 82.116, Property Code 82.157, Property Code 202.023 (Property Code 202, Property Code 82)
Senate Committee Report: Property Code 82.003, Property Code 82.116, Property Code 82.157, Property Code 202.023 (Property Code 202, Property Code 82)
Engrossed: Property Code 82.003, Property Code 82.116, Property Code 82.157, Property Code 202.023 (Property Code 202, Property Code 82)
House Committee Report: Property Code 82.003, Property Code 82.116, Property Code 82.157, Property Code 202.023 (Property Code 202, Property Code 82)
Enrolled: Property Code 82.003, Property Code 82.116, Property Code 82.157, Property Code 202.023 (Property Code 202, Property Code 82)