The bill amends various sections of the Property Code to enhance the organization, meeting procedures, and voting methods for condominium unit owners' associations and property owners' associations in Texas. Notably, it requires that a unit owners' association be organized as a profit or nonprofit corporation and specifies that a unit cannot be conveyed until a certificate of formation is issued by the Secretary of State. Additionally, the bill allows meetings of the association to be conducted through electronic and telephonic means, aligning with the provisions of the Business Organizations Code. It also introduces the possibility for voting to be conducted electronically.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the voting methods available to property owners, mandating that owners must be allowed to vote by absentee ballot, proxy, or electronic ballot, unless a dedicatory instrument states otherwise. The amendments aim to modernize the governance of these associations, making it easier for members to participate in meetings and voting processes. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Property Code 82.101, Property Code 82.108, Property Code 82.110, Property Code 6.002 (Property Code 6, Property Code 82)
House Committee Report: Property Code 82.101, Property Code 82.108, Property Code 82.110, Property Code 6.002 (Property Code 6, Property Code 82)