Our initial scan found 12 potential issues in your governing documents.
We checked the 5 public PDFs on Valley Ranch 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.
✓Declarations of Covenants,…✓Restrictions Phase II✓2005 5794 Bylaws✓VLR 2026 Notice✓2025 Zegoenforcement+ Add up to 10 PDFs in Full Analysis
Declarations of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions · Sec. 32.996 · Page 5
Enforcement/fining provision omits mandatory Texas Property Code § 209.006 certified mail notice, 30-day Board hearing request window, or HB 614 recorded fine schedule requirements.
Operative Clause · Sec. 32.996 (Page 5)
“for cats, dogs, or other generally recognized household pets (collectively "Pets"). An "Exotic or Dangerous Animal" is an animal that may pose a safety or health threat to the Property Owners”
Why It’s Flagged
Tex. Prop. Code § 209.006, § 209.0061 & § 209.007
Under federal Fair Housing Act regulations (42 U.S.C. § 3604(f)(3)(B), 24 C.F.R. § 100.204, and HUD Notice FHEO-2020-01), associations cannot apply pet restrictions, breed bans, weight limits, or pet fees/deposits to an individual with a disability who requires a service animal or emotional support animal.
Sample Discussion Wording for HOA Counsel
For Board & Counsel Review
1For cats, dogs, or other generally recognized household pets (collectively "Pets"). An "Exotic or Dangerous Animal" is an animal that may pose a safety or health threat to the Property Owners [MANDATORY FEDERAL CARVEOUT]: Provided, however, that these pet restrictions, breed prohibitions, weight limitations, and pet fees shall not apply to verified assistance animals, including service animals and emotional support animals required as a reasonable accommodation under the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. § 3604(f)(3)(B).
224 C.F.R. § 100.204.
3HUD Notice FHEO-2020-01).
REMAINING INITIAL FINDINGS & FULL DOCUMENT SET
11 Additional Issues Flagged in Initial Scan
Unlock exact page coordinates, statutory citations, and counsel discussion notes for all 11 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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Valley Ranch HOA & Texas Governing Document Audit FAQ
Answers for HOA board members, community association managers (CAMs), association legal counsel, and homeowners reviewing Valley Ranch HOA’s governing documents under Tex. Prop. Code Ch. 209, Ch. 202 & Ch. 82.
Homeowners & Community OverviewWhat governing documents were audited for Valley Ranch HOA in Temple, Texas?
TrueHOA Crystal AI scanned 5 public governing PDF(s) associated with Valley Ranch HOA (Temple, Texas), including Declarations of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions; Restrictions Phase II; 2005 5794 Bylaws; VLR 2026 Notice; and 2025 Zegoenforcement (primary excerpt: Declarations of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions), parsing 178 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 § 209.006, § 209.0061 & § 209.007 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 Valley Ranch HOA’s governing documents flag 12 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 12 flagged clauses highlight areas where Valley Ranch 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 § 209.006, § 209.0061 & § 209.007), and non-repetitive discussion wording prepared for HOA legal counsel.
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