Remote HOA Management in Texas
Serving Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio
APM delivers professional HOA and condo management to Texas boards entirely online — software, financials, and board support for communities in Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and beyond.
HOA and condominium boards in Texas — whether in Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio or smaller communities across the state — face the same core challenges: keeping financials accurate and transparent, enforcing community standards consistently, managing vendors accountably, and running compliant board meetings. Remote management through APM means your board gets professional support for all of these functions without the cost and overhead of a traditional local management company.
APM's remote management platform, HOA Alchemy, is the operating layer of your community. Board members get a live dashboard showing bank balances, reserve fund status, open violations, vendor work orders, and meeting history — updated in real time. Homeowners pay dues online, submit requests through the portal, and receive notices digitally. The whole community runs more efficiently, and your board spends less time on administrative overhead.
Texas community associations are governed by Texas Property Code Chapter 209 (HOA) and Chapter 82 (Condominiums). Compliance with state law matters — incorrect election procedures, missing annual disclosures, or improperly documented enforcement actions expose boards to homeowner challenges and legal liability. APM's remote management team provides compliance guidance and documentation support to keep your Texas association running correctly, even without an in-state office.
Texas HOA & Condo Law Changes 2021–2025
Texas has passed significant HOA and condominium law updates in recent legislative sessions. Here is a bill-by-bill summary of what changed — and what your board must do to stay compliant.
2021 — 87th Legislature
The most comprehensive HOA reform in Texas history. Extended delinquency cure window from 30 to 45 days, capped resale certificate fees at $375 ($75 for updates), required HOAs with 40+ lots to separate board members from the Architectural Review Committee, mandated written ARC denial reasons, gave homeowners the right to sue in Justice Court for violations up to $20,000, and required governing document websites for HOAs with 40+ lots and COAs with 60+ units.
Prohibits HOAs from adopting or enforcing restrictions that prevent homeowners from installing security cameras, motion detectors, or perimeter fencing (Section 202.023).
2023 — 88th Legislature
Effective January 1, 2024 — HOAs authorized to levy fines must adopt a written enforcement policy listing violation categories, a fine schedule, and hearing rights. Must be posted on the website or mailed annually (Section 209.0060).
Effective September 1, 2023 — Before recording an assessment lien, HOAs must send a first notice by mail or email, wait 30 days, send a second notice by certified mail, then wait 90 more days. Minimum timeline: 120+ days (Section 209.0094).
Effective September 1, 2023 — HOAs may not restrict owners from renting to tenants who pay with Section 8 vouchers, federal/state housing assistance, or nonprofit rental subsidies (Section 202.024).
2025 — 89th Legislature
Effective September 1, 2025 — HOAs and COAs must offer at least one of: electronic ballot, absentee ballot, or proxy vote. COA meetings may now be held electronically or telephonically.
Effective September 1, 2025 — HOAs with 40+ lots must solicit ARC candidates via formal notice (10-day minimum). COAs with 60+ units or under management contract must maintain a governing document website and update management certificates within 30 days of any change, filing with TREC within 7 days of recording.
Effective September 1, 2025 — HOAs may not prohibit owners from inviting elected officials or political candidates to meet in common areas (Section 202.013).
Effective September 1, 2025 — HOAs must suspend green vegetation enforcement during any residential watering restriction, plus 60 days after restrictions lift (Section 202.008).
Texas HOA Law Guide: Property Code Chapter 209 Explained
Plain-English statute guide with FAQs — not gated, not a law firm sales page
Texas HOA Law Changes 2021–2025: What Every Board Needs to Know
Full bill-by-bill breakdown with board action checklist
5 things included in remote HOA management for Texas boards
- HOA Alchemy platform — homeowner portal, dues payment, and document library
- Live bank balance and reserve fund dashboard visible to all board members
- Remote vendor coordination with work order tracking and photo verification
- Violation tracking and notice management with digital audit trail
- Online board meetings, voting, and meeting minutes preparation
HOA Management Across Texas
APM provides remote HOA and condo management services throughout Texas, including communities in Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio and surrounding areas. Our technology-first approach means professional HOA management is available in every city — no local office required.
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