Our initial scan found 4 potential issues in your governing documents.
We checked the 2 public PDFs on Dawson Neighborhood Association’s website against current Texas (Tex. Prop. Code Ch. 209, Ch. 202 & Ch. 82) and federal HOA law—and more issues may exist depending on the documents you load.
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Governance clause suspends owner voting rights or imposes non-statutory disqualifications on running for the Board of Directors (such as residency, good standing, or assessment currentness), which are void under Tex. Prop. Code § 209.0059 and § 209.00591.
Operative Clause · Sec. 2 (Page 7)
“Direct pecuniary interests may include the following: a) any amount of direct ownership or investment in the property or business in question, however small; b) a financial or business relationship with…”
Tex. Prop. Code § 209.0059 provides that a provision in a dedicatory instrument that would disqualify a property owner from voting in a property owners' association election of board members or on any matter concerning the rights or responsibilities of the owner is void.
Similarly, § 209.00591 declares void any provision that restricts a property owner's right to run for a position on the board (whether for delinquency, non-residency, or violation status), with the sole statutory exceptions being a felony conviction involving moral turpitude within the past 20 years or two co-residents serving simultaneously.
Furthermore, § 209.00592 protects an owner's right to vote by absentee or electronic ballot.
Sample Discussion Wording for HOA Counsel
For Board & Counsel Review
1Pursuant to Tex. Prop. Code § 209.0059 and § 209.00591, no Owner's right to vote on any Association matter or to run for election to the Board of Directors may be suspended or conditioned upon assessment payment status, covenant compliance, or on-site residency (subject only to the narrow felony conviction and co-resident limitations in § 209.00591(b)-(c)).
2Absentee and electronic ballots shall be accepted in accordance with Tex. Prop. Code § 209.00592.
REMAINING INITIAL FINDINGS & FULL DOCUMENT SET
3 Additional Issues Flagged in Initial Scan
Unlock exact page coordinates, statutory citations, and counsel discussion notes for all 3 remaining issues—plus load up to 10 PDFs for complete review.
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What the Full Analysis Checks & How It Works
Statutory & Federal Check: Audits up to 10 PDFs (CC&Rs, Bylaws, Rules & Amendments) against Texas statutes (Tex. Prop. Code Ch. 209, Ch. 202 & Ch. 82), Federal law, and local codes.
Cross-Document Hierarchy Check: Flags internal contradictions where Rules, Policies, or Bylaws conflict with your recorded Declaration.
Marked-Up PDFs for Board & Counsel: Boxes each issue on the source page with the controlling statute cited and sample discussion wording.
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Dawson Neighborhood Association & Texas Governing Document Audit FAQ
Answers for HOA board members, community association managers (CAMs), association legal counsel, and homeowners reviewing Dawson Neighborhood Association’s governing documents under Tex. Prop. Code Ch. 209, Ch. 202 & Ch. 82.
Homeowners & Community OverviewWhat governing documents were audited for Dawson Neighborhood Association in Austin, Travis County, Texas?
TrueHOA Crystal AI scanned 2 public governing PDF(s) associated with Dawson Neighborhood Association (Austin, Travis County, Texas), including DNA Bylaws1 and DNPCT Bylaws2 (primary excerpt: DNPCT Bylaws2), parsing 75 operative clauses with exact PDF page coordinates. The audit checks CC&Rs (Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions), Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, and Rules & Regulations against Tex. Prop. Code § 209.0059, § 209.00591 & § 209.00592 and Texas Residential Property Owners Protection Act (Tex. Prop. Code Ch. 209, Ch. 202 & Ch. 207) & Uniform Condominium Act (Ch. 82).
HOA Board of DirectorsWhy did Dawson Neighborhood Association’s governing documents flag 4 potential compliance issues, and what should the Board do?
Older HOA Declarations, Bylaws, and Operating Rules frequently contain provisions superseded by subsequent amendments to Texas Residential Property Owners Protection Act (Tex. Prop. Code Ch. 209, Ch. 202 & Ch. 207) & Uniform Condominium Act (Ch. 82) or federal law, or internal hierarchy conflicts where board rules contradict the recorded Declaration. The 4 flagged clauses highlight areas where Dawson Neighborhood Association’s Board of Directors and association counsel can proactively update policies, avoid unenforceable fine or enforcement disputes, and fulfill board fiduciary duties.
HOA & Real Estate AttorneysHow does TrueHOA Crystal AI check Texas HOA governing documents under Tex. Prop. Code Ch. 209, Ch. 202 & Ch. 82 for association counsel?
TrueHOA Crystal AI ($699 one-time for up to 10 governing PDFs) evaluates every clause against federal law (Fair Housing Act, OTARD 47 C.F.R. § 1.4000 telecommunications rules, federal solar/bankruptcy protections), Texas Residential Property Owners Protection Act (Tex. Prop. Code Ch. 209, Ch. 202 & Ch. 207) & Uniform Condominium Act (Ch. 82), local codes, and cross-document hierarchy (Recorded Declaration > Articles > Bylaws > Rules). Every PDF page is widened by 340pt on the right margin with exact paragraph bounding boxes, statutory citations (Tex. Prop. Code § 209.0059, § 209.00591 & § 209.00592), and non-repetitive discussion wording prepared for HOA legal counsel.
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Elections & Covenant AmendmentsHow can Dawson Neighborhood Association pass a CC&R or Bylaw amendment or run a certified HOA election in Texas?
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