Can I attend my HOA board meeting in Texas?

Short Answer

Yes. Under Texas Property Code §209.0051, most Texas HOA board meetings must be open to association members. Texas HOAs generally must provide at least 144 hours' notice for regular board meetings and at least 72 hours' notice for special meetings. Boards may hold closed sessions only for limited matters such as pending litigation, personnel matters, contract negotiations, and other topics authorized by law.

Relevant Texas Law

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Tex. Prop. Code §209.0051 — Requires most HOA board meetings to be open to members, establishes notice requirements, and limits closed sessions.

What this means for homeowners

You have the right to attend and observe board meetings. You can speak during any open forum period.

Look for meeting notices posted at least 144 hours (about 6 days) before regular meetings, or 72 hours before special meetings
Attend any board meeting — no RSVP required
Request a spot on the agenda or use the member forum period to speak
Request meeting minutes if you miss a meeting
File a complaint with your HOA board or management company if meetings are consistently closed to members

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What this means for board members

Texas HOA meetings must be open and properly noticed. Closed sessions are a narrow exception.

✓ Post meeting notices at least 144 hours before regular meetings and 72 hours before special meetings
✓ Open all regular board meetings to members
✓ Allow member comment period at each meeting
✓ Limit closed sessions to the permitted purposes under §209.0051(c)
✓ Maintain meeting minutes and make them available to members

Common Mistakes to Avoid

✕ Holding routine business meetings in closed session
✕ Posting notice fewer than 144 hours before a regular meeting (or fewer than 72 hours before a special meeting)
✕ Not maintaining meeting minutes as required by the governing documents