What is the quorum requirement for an HOA meeting in Texas?

Short Answer

The quorum requirement for a Texas HOA meeting is usually set by the HOA's governing documents, such as the bylaws. Many Texas HOAs require a percentage of voting members to be present in person, by proxy, or by absentee ballot before business can be conducted. Texas Property Code §209.0058 governs member meeting procedures but does not establish a specific quorum percentage. Actions taken without quorum may be subject to challenge.

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 §22.159 — Governs quorum requirements for most Texas nonprofit HOAs.

What this means for homeowners

Your attendance counts toward quorum. Without quorum, elections and votes cannot be validly held.

Check the governing documents for the quorum percentage for member meetings
If a meeting is adjourned for lack of quorum, a reconvened meeting will be noticed
At reconvened meetings, your documents may allow a lower quorum threshold
Submitting a proxy counts toward quorum — do so even if you cannot attend
Challenge any vote taken without quorum as void under Texas law

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What this means for board members

Hold meetings only after confirming quorum is present. Encourage member participation in advance to avoid failed quorum.

✓ Know the quorum threshold in your governing documents before every meeting
✓ Encourage members to attend or submit proxies before the meeting
✓ If quorum is not reached, adjourn and re-notice the meeting
✓ Check whether documents allow a lower quorum threshold at a reconvened meeting
✓ Document attendance and quorum in the meeting minutes

Common Mistakes to Avoid

✕ Proceeding with elections without confirming quorum is present
✕ Not documenting quorum in the meeting minutes
✕ Counting non-members or management company representatives toward quorum