How do I recall an HOA board member in Texas?

Short Answer

To recall a Texas HOA board member, homeowners typically must petition for a special meeting and vote on removal. The required petition signatures, notice requirements, and vote threshold are usually set by the HOA's bylaws. Under Texas Business Organizations Code §22.211, members of a Texas nonprofit HOA may remove a director at a meeting called for that purpose.

Relevant Texas Law

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Tex. Prop. Code §209.0058 — Governs HOA ballots and voting procedures.
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Tex. Bus. Org. Code §22.211 — Governs removal of directors in most Texas nonprofit HOAs.

What this means for homeowners

You have the right to remove board members through a member vote. Review your bylaws for the specific petition requirements.

Review the bylaws for the petition signature requirement to call a special meeting
Collect the required signatures and submit the petition to the board
The board must call the special meeting within the time set by the bylaws
Attend the meeting and vote — the removal threshold is set by your bylaws, not a universal default
Document the vote in writing and request updated board contact information

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What this means for board members

The board must call the special meeting after receiving a valid petition. Blocking or delaying the meeting is improper.

✓ Verify the petition meets the signature requirements in the bylaws
✓ Call the special meeting within the required timeframe
✓ Give proper notice to all members of the special meeting
✓ Fill any resulting vacancy according to the bylaws
✓ Do not use association resources to campaign against the recall

Common Mistakes to Avoid

✕ Blocking or delaying the special meeting after receiving a valid petition
✕ Not giving proper notice of the special meeting to all members
✕ Not filling the resulting board vacancy according to the bylaws