Our initial scan found 4 potential issues in your governing documents.
We checked the 2 public PDFs on Shady Hollow HOA’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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Declaration of Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions · Sec. 2 · Page 1
Clause restricts religious displays using the repealed 25-square-inch front-door cap or prohibits religious items in violation of Tex. Prop. Code § 202.018.
Operative Clause · Sec. 2 (Page 1)
“Religious Displays and Doorway Ornaments No religious symbols, crosses, mezuzahs, statues, or seasonal doorway displays may be affixed to the front entry door, doorframe, or front porch if visible from…”
Why It’s Flagged
Tex. Prop. Code § 202.018 (SB 1588)
Effective September 1, 2021, SB 1588 amended Tex. Prop. Code § 202.018 to expand protection for religious items displayed or affixed on the owner's or resident's property or dwelling (not solely the front entry door) and repealed the former 25-square-inch size limitation.
Covenants restricting religious displays are unenforceable unless the display threatens public health or safety, violates a law other than a prohibition against religious speech, contains patently offensive language/graphics, or is installed on common property.
Sample Discussion Wording for HOA Counsel
For Board & Counsel Review
Pursuant to Tex. Prop. Code § 202.018 as amended by SB 1588, an Owner or resident may display or affix one or more religious items on the Owner's property or dwelling motivated by sincere religious belief, subject only to the narrow statutory limitations in § 202.018(b) (removing any legacy 25-square-inch size restriction).
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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Shady Hollow HOA & Texas Governing Document Audit FAQ
Answers for HOA board members, community association managers (CAMs), association legal counsel, and homeowners reviewing Shady Hollow HOA’s governing documents under Tex. Prop. Code Ch. 209, Ch. 202 & Ch. 82.
Homeowners & Community OverviewWhat governing documents were audited for Shady Hollow HOA in Austin, Travis County, Texas?
TrueHOA Crystal AI scanned 2 public governing PDF(s) associated with Shady Hollow HOA (Austin, Travis County, Texas), including Declaration of Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions and Association Bylaws (primary excerpt: Declaration of Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions), parsing 3 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 § 202.018 (SB 1588) 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 Shady Hollow HOA’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 Shady Hollow HOA’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 § 202.018 (SB 1588)), and non-repetitive discussion wording prepared for HOA legal counsel.
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