How Lexi researches HOA law

Where the law comes from

Lexi works from a library of Texas statutes downloaded from the Texas Legislature's official statutes website (statutes.capitol.texas.gov).

Statute text last downloaded: June 3, 2026.

The library also includes:

• Court decisions about Texas HOA and condominium law, with a link to the full opinion where available.
• Plain-English guides on common topics such as assessments, elections, records, and architectural review. Some guides were drafted with AI assistance and reviewed by our team.

Older condominiums. Property Code Chapter 81 governs a condominium whose declaration was recorded before January 1, 1994 and that hasn't adopted Chapter 82, together with the Chapter 82 provisions listed in § 82.002(c) for events from January 1, 1994; answers about an older condominium apply both, so it helps to say when your declaration was recorded. A building's age doesn't decide this.

What's not included. Lexi does not cover other states' laws, local ordinances, or federal law except where a listed statute refers to it.

How Lexi answers a question

1. It searches the library. When you ask a question, Lexi looks for the statute sections, court decisions, and guides most relevant to it.
2. It writes an answer from what it found. The answer is in plain English and names the sections it relied on, so you can read the source yourself.
3. It tells you when it can't find support. If the library has nothing relevant, Lexi is instructed to say so rather than answer from general knowledge.
4. It considers your governing documents when you add them. If you upload your CC&Rs, bylaws, rules, or notices, Lexi searches them alongside state law and can point to the provision it used. Documents are only used for your own account's research. See our Privacy Policy for how they're stored.
5. It distinguishes HOAs from condominiums. Texas HOAs and property owners' associations (Chapters 202 and 209) and condominiums (Chapter 82) are governed by different chapters. Tell Lexi which you have, or it will work from the details in your question.

How we keep the law current

Texas laws usually change after each legislative session. The Legislature meets in odd-numbered years, and most new laws take effect September 1. After a session, we:

1. download the updated statute text from the official source,
2. review what changed and which answers and pages it affects,
3. update the library and the related pages on this site.

The download date above tells you when we last refreshed the statute text. It does not guarantee that every change effective by that date is reflected, so check the official source before acting on a deadline or requirement.

What Lexi can't do

• It can make mistakes. AI answers can contain errors or omit something important, even with citations. Always read the cited section.
• It isn't a lawyer. TexasHOALaw.ai provides legal information and research support, not legal advice, and using it does not create an attorney-client relationship. For decisions with real consequences, such as a lawsuit, a foreclosure, or a disputed fine, talk to a licensed Texas attorney.
• Your documents may override the statute, or the reverse. Lexi can show you both, but how they interact in your situation can require professional judgment.

Found a mistake?

If an answer or page looks wrong or out of date, tell us at rei+contact@texashoalaw.ai. Include the page address or your question and what looks incorrect. We review every report, correct confirmed errors on the site and in Lexi's library, and use them to improve future answers.

Who publishes this site

TexasHOALaw.ai is part of HOALaw.ai, published by reTHINK HOA. It was built by Rei Takeda, Director of Analytics and AI supporting the U.S. Navy, where she leads analytics and AI teams supporting Naval Aviation. About TexasHOALaw.ai →