Texas Hoa Bylaws Validity

Summary

In Texas, HOA bylaws do not need to be filed with the county to be valid, but they must comply with state laws and the associations governing documents. Properly adopted amended bylaws can override previous ones. Consulting a local attorney is advisable to ensure compliance and legality.

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in a texas hoa, we are nonprofit association. we have property amended our bylaws and found that our original bylaws were never filed with the county. do the new amended bylaws override them and are they legally binding
In Texas, HOA bylaws do not need to be filed with the county to be valid. However, they must comply with state laws and the association's governing documents. Amended bylaws can override previous ones if properly adopted. It’s advisable to consult a local attorney to ensure compliance and legality.
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In Texas, while HOA bylaws don't need to be filed with the county, they must still align with state laws and the association's governing documents to be valid. Amended bylaws can override previous ones if they are adopted correctly, ensuring they are legally binding. Consulting a local attorney helps verify compliance and legality. Would you like more clarity on any specific aspect?