The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) regulates Homeowners Associations (HOAs) in Texas. HOAs are governed by the Texas Property Code, which is enforced by TDHCA. The agency provides educational resources for both homeowners and HOA board members, as well as investigates complaints against HOAs.
Texas law requires all HOAs to register with TDHCA, but does not require them to obtain a license from the agency. However, many HOAs choose to voluntarily submit to TDHCA's oversight in order to ensure that they are following best practices and operating in compliance with state law.
There are approximately 28,000 registered HOAs in Texas, representing more than 3 million homeowners. In addition to overseeing these associations, TDHCA also provides education and assistance to homeowners who live in developments that are not governed by an HOA.