🟡Relating to organization of, meetings of, and voting by condominium unit owners’ associations and property owners’ associations.

🟡 SB 2629: HOAs move to electronic meetings and ballots

What it says it does:
The bill updates HOA and condo association rules so boards and owners can hold meetings and elections online or by phone, and it aligns the Property Code with the Business Organizations Code.

What it actually changes:
It lets associations hold meetings electronically, allows electronic ballots, and says boards only have to provide one voting method. It also cleans up outdated legal references.

Who is pushing for it:
Support listed in the files came from Texas Community Association Advocates, Texas Association of Builders, Texas Real Estate and Probate Institute, and an attorney with RMWBH.

Who benefits:
Boards and management companies gain flexibility, law firms and software vendors gain new service markets, and homeowners who prefer remote participation may find it easier to join.

Who gets left out or exposed:
Homeowners without stable internet, seniors, rural residents, and those who rely on in-person participation may be left out if a board chooses a single electronic-only method.

Why this matters long term:
It sets a precedent for corporate-style rules inside private housing associations. Over time, single-method elections and meetings could make boards less responsive and reduce grassroots participation.

What to watch next:
Whether boards choose inclusive hybrid options or lean on vendor-run systems that limit access. Also whether future bills expand these digital-only models to other areas of private governance.

Bottom line:
SB 2629 modernizes association procedures but risks narrowing member participation if boards only offer one method of voting or meeting without accessibility safeguards.

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