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The 87th session of the Texas Legislature is now underway. On January 12, 2021, the Texas House and Senate officially convened. New members were sworn in, and as per tradition, the House began the session by electing a new speaker – Dade Phelan (R) from Beaumont. Almost as quickly as proceedings began, they ended withRead more

The start of another session of the Texas Legislature is almost here. Beginning January 12, 2021, lawmakers will have 140 days to debate over changes to Texas law. As we recently covered in our 2021 Legislative Preview webinar, it is unknown how this session will unfold during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It is expected lawmakersRead more

Beginning on January 12, 2021, legislators from around the state will convene in Austin to begin 140 fast and furious days of debate and decision-making for the 87th Texas Legislative Session. This legislative session will be unlike any other in Texas history as COVID-19 continues to rage on. After a relatively quiet legislative session forRead more

With election season behind us, the eyes of the Texas political world turn towards the State Capitol in Austin as the 87th Texas Legislative Session is set to commence on January 12, 2021. Bill pre-filing has already begun, with hundreds of bills filed on the first day – November 9, 2020. After a strange andRead more

2020 has seen unprecedented upheaval around the United States. From a global pandemic, to nationwide protests and unforeseen natural disasters, these events have created many unknowns for homeowners around the country, and in many cases, are causing people to spend more time at home. As a result, homeowners are more vigilant of the daily movementsRead more

The 87th Legislative Session is nearly upon us. Normally, everyone would be preparing for the frantic hustle and bustle a legislative session brings to the capitol in Austin, but this session will likely see many debates taking place virtually. While this session may look completely different than any other in Texas history, the Texas CommunityRead more

COVID-19 has forced many people across our state to modify the way they live and work. Many people are having to work from home, some may be even operating their business out of their home, and others have lost their job and are looking for alternative ways to make an income. As a result, short-termRead more

COVID-19 and social distancing has upended many of the processes of our property owners associations. Unexpected financial expenditures for safety and sanitation, amenities closed and Board and member meetings delayed or moved to virtual platforms have all greatly affected POAs. How have these changes affected other facets of POA operations such as 209 hearings? JoinRead more

Recently, we have received many questions from managers and board members regarding hearings under Chapter 209 of the Texas Property Code. Although Texas statute lists the requirements, it offers little guidance for conducting the actual hearing. The following article provides a breakdown of the legal aspects and procedures associated with 209 hearings and, due toRead more

Join Equity Shareholder Brady Ortego, Shareholder Leah Burton and Associate Paul Gaines for a special happy hour at Kirby’s Steakhouse. We will have a private room with a specially selected appetizer menu and full slate of drinks for you enjoy as Brady, Leah and Paul share the Community Association legal tips you need to hear! Read more