Can my HOA suspend my access to amenities in Texas?

Short Answer

Yes. A Texas HOA may suspend access to common area amenities if the governing documents authorize it and the HOA follows the notice and hearing procedures required by Texas Property Code §209.006 and §209.007. However, an HOA generally cannot deny an owner access to their home or use enforcement measures that violate Texas law or the governing documents.

Relevant Texas Law

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Tex. Prop. Code §209.006 — Requires written notice, a chance to cure certain violations, and hearing rights before many HOA fines or enforcement actions.
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Tex. Prop. Code §209.007 — Gives owners the right to request a hearing before the board.
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Tex. Prop. Code §202.004 — Governs enforcement of deed restrictions and prohibits arbitrary or discriminatory enforcement actions.

What this means for homeowners

Even if suspended, you cannot be locked out of your home or lose access to essential utilities. The HOA can only restrict recreational common areas if the documents authorize it.

Check the governing documents to confirm suspension of amenities is an authorized remedy
Verify you received written notice and had an opportunity to appear before the board
Confirm the suspension is for an authorized reason (violation or delinquent assessments)
Resolve the violation or pay the balance to have access restored
Challenge the suspension if the documents do not authorize it or notice was improper

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What this means for board members

Suspension of amenities requires governing document authority and the same notice process as fines. Suspending access to a member's home is prohibited.

✓ Confirm the CC&Rs or bylaws authorize amenity suspension as an enforcement remedy
✓ Follow the §209.006 notice and hearing process before suspending access
✓ Only suspend use of recreational amenities — not home access or essential utilities
✓ Restore access promptly when the violation is cured or balance is paid
✓ Document the suspension reason and duration in writing

Common Mistakes to Avoid

✕ Suspending amenity access without governing document authority
✕ Not following the notice and hearing process before suspending access
✕ Threatening to restrict access to the member's home — this is prohibited