Question 1

Which Texas condo associations must have a website?

Accepted Answer

Under Tex. Property Code §82.1142 (added by SB 711, effective September 1, 2025), a condominium association must maintain a website if it has at least 60 units OR has contracted with a management company (any size). Small, self-managed associations under 60 units are generally not covered. Confirm your association's status with an attorney.

Question 2

What must a Texas condo association post online?

Accepted Answer

The current version of its recorded dedicatory instruments — the governing documents filed in the county deed records, such as the declaration, bylaws, rules and regulations, recorded plats, and amendments. §82.1142 does not by itself require posting budgets, minutes, financials, contracts, or insurance.

Question 3

Does the Texas condo website have to be public?

Accepted Answer

The statute requires the documents be on a website maintained by the association or its management company and accessible to association members. It does not require a password-protected portal. Because dedicatory instruments are recorded public records, a public page generally satisfies the access element if members can reach it.

Question 4

Do older (pre-1994) Texas condos have to comply?

Accepted Answer

Chapter 82 generally applies to condominiums whose declaration was recorded on or after January 1, 1994. Pre-1994 regimes are only fully under Chapter 82 if they opted in or their declaration says Chapter 82 applies in full, and §82.1142 is not on the carry-over list for older condos. Older associations should confirm applicability with counsel.

Question 5

What is the §82.116 management certificate rule?

Accepted Answer

SB 711 amended §82.116 so the condo management certificate must include the website address where the dedicatory instruments are posted, and must be e-filed with TREC within seven days of county filing. Certificates recorded before the effective date had until March 1, 2026 to be e-filed with TREC.

Statute	Tex. Prop. Code §82.1142, added by SB 711 (89th Leg., 2025)
Who's covered	60+ units, OR any size if professionally managed
Effective date	September 1, 2025
What to post	Current recorded dedicatory instruments (declaration, bylaws, articles, rules, recorded amendments, board policies)
Access	Website maintained by the association or management company, accessible to members (a public page generally satisfies this)
Related	§82.116 — management certificate must list the website URL; e-file with TREC within 7 days of county filing

Texas Condo Website Requirements (§82.1142)

Key facts

Two important nuances

How to comply (the simple path)