Our initial scan found 8 potential issues in your governing documents.
We checked the 5 public PDFs on Villas of Hidden Knoll 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.
✓Application Process✓Architectural Review Application✓01 First Amendment to the…✓02 Declaration of Covenants,…✓03 Articles of Incorporation+ Add up to 10 PDFs in Full Analysis
02 Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions · Sec. 3.20 · Page 5
Provision prohibits exterior antennas/satellite dishes, requires prior written approval before installing a satellite dish, or bans street-facing satellite dishes/solar collectors in conflict with the FCC OTARD Rule and Tex. Prop. Code §§ 202.010, 202.019.
Operative Clause · Sec. 3.20 (Page 5)
“No satellite dish shall be permitted over 24' in diameter.”
Why It’s Flagged
47 C.F.R. § 1.4000 (FCC OTARD Rule)
The FCC Over-the-Air Reception Devices rule (47 C.F.R. § 1.4000, as expanded by the 2021 OTARD Report and Order, FCC 21-10) preempts community association restrictions that prohibit, charge application fees for, require prior architectural approval for, or impose sub-1-meter (39.37-inch) diameter caps on the installation, maintenance, or use of television broadcast antennas, direct-broadcast satellite dishes 1 meter or less in diameter, and fixed wireless broadband antennas (including hub and relay antennas) situated on property within the exclusive use or control of the owner/tenant.
Sample Discussion Wording for HOA Counsel
For Board & Counsel Review
1Antennas Restrictions.
2No radio or television aerial wires or antennas shall be maintained on the outside of any building nor shall any free standing antennas of any style be permitted.
3All radio or television aerial wires or antennas must be built within the main structure and must not be visible from outside of such structure.
4No satellite dish shall be permitted over 24' in diameter.
REMAINING INITIAL FINDINGS & FULL DOCUMENT SET
7 Additional Issues Flagged in Initial Scan
Unlock exact page coordinates, statutory citations, and counsel discussion notes for all 7 remaining issues—plus load up to 10 PDFs for complete review.
FULL GOVERNING DOCUMENT AUDIT · UP TO 10 PDFS · $699
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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Villas of Hidden Knoll HOA & Texas Governing Document Audit FAQ
Answers for HOA board members, community association managers (CAMs), association legal counsel, and homeowners reviewing Villas of Hidden Knoll HOA’s governing documents under Tex. Prop. Code Ch. 209, Ch. 202 & Ch. 82.
Homeowners & Community OverviewWhat governing documents were audited for Villas of Hidden Knoll HOA in Southlake, Texas?
TrueHOA Crystal AI scanned 5 public governing PDF(s) associated with Villas of Hidden Knoll HOA (Southlake, Texas), including Application Process; Architectural Review Application; 01 First Amendment to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions; 02 Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions; and 03 Articles of Incorporation (primary excerpt: 02 Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions), parsing 107 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 47 C.F.R. § 1.4000 (FCC OTARD Rule) 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 Villas of Hidden Knoll HOA’s governing documents flag 8 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 8 flagged clauses highlight areas where Villas of Hidden Knoll 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 (47 C.F.R. § 1.4000 (FCC OTARD Rule)), and non-repetitive discussion wording prepared for HOA legal counsel.
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Community association managers (CAMs, CMCA, AMS, PCAM) and management companies use TrueHOA Crystal AI when onboarding a new Texas HOA or preparing for annual meetings, reserve and assessment reviews, architectural (ARC) disputes, or covenant enforcement. The audit works alongside Vantaca, AppFolio, CINC, and TownSq to give managers an instant, page-cited compliance roadmap across all 10 community PDFs.
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